More CPR Red Cross volunteers trained...

Helped set up another CPR class to train our Disaster Action Team volunteers for the Red Cross today. I would encourage everyone to take a CPR/AED/First Aid class with their local American Red Cross!

Tool Belt Jim's dad in the shed...

Stopped in to see how Tool Belt Jim's dad was getting along. Found him working in his shed so snapped a quick picture. So glad he is back on his feet and able to get outside and do the things he loves to do. Missed getting to see Tool Belt Jim's mom cause she had went to town for a dentist appointment.
Slowly working my way back towards home. It's been a nice morning driving the back roads and enjoying the change of seasons. And even though rain had been predicted, I never ran into any. Good thing cause my "new" wipers didn't seem to be working so good. Can say the same thing for my lights. They need adjusted even though Tool Belt Jim tells me he can't see a problem with them.

What stories could these old buildings tell if they could tell us their history....

Had a Red Cross meeting in the city so spent the night and then took the scenic way home through the countryside. Had my camera with me so snapped some pictures of buildings many no longer being used. But what stories and memories they could tell us if only they could talk.

Stopped in and browsed through this old building which is a antique store now. Even climbed the steep stairs to go upstairs. Was once an old lodge. What stories it could probably tell!

An old church located down the road from where Tool Belt Jim grew up.

Another wonderful old barn

A deserted old school house. Can you hear the laughter of children from days gone by?

This old Post Office built in 1948 is still operating in a small rural town.

Little country church still meeting...

It mayhave taken me a little longer to get home from my trip but it was worth it

The leaves have fallen...

Now that is one large pumpkin ...Son Kevin....

Reminds me of something I read:
Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God lifts you up, takes you in and washes all the dirt off of you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff--including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed etc. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see.

Happy Fall Everyone!

Baby Kaden today...

It's been a while since I updated my blog with pictures of Kaden. He's gaining weight and doing great. He really, really, really likes being held. He just got over having this flu stuff. I keep reminding God grandchildren are an inheritance of the Lord. He got held a lot when he had the flu. I stayed at their house and slept with him in my arms.

He also thinks his brothers are pretty special. I love this picture.

He still loves the snuggle bear they always put on his head while in the hospital. They "bonded" I think while there.

And he loves the baby food his momma feeds him.

He's such a happy boy!! He's got a lot to smile about, don't you think?

Watchman, What do you see?

I was awake at midnight the other night and I feel like God asked me the age old question He has asked before "Watchman, what do you see?"
I see the harvest is ready....

and there is a change of seasons....

First, the natural and then the spiritual.

My question is, What do you see and what do you hear the Lord is saying in this day and hour we live in?

My prayer is that God would fine tune my ability to see as well as hear what He is both speaking to me and wanting me to see. I want to see with my spiritual eyes as well as with my natural eyes. And I also pray for understanding of what I am seeing.

I'm still pondering that question! Watchman, what do you see....

Tool Belt Jim has a friend who wants to make his wife a bed and table out of this log. I told him we would take a before and after picture. He's also my friend cause he brought me a smoked ham and tenderloin. Love that smoked meat!! I froze it and now I have a head start on Thanksgiving!!!

Working again...

We're hurrying up to get the gazebo finished before cold weather hits.
What is grandson Mark thinking? He's studying something out.

Tool Belt Jim and friend are measuring intently.

Must be accurate.

And my son in law gets to staple up insulation.

I love this yellow tree. Little cabin in the woods.

Tool Belt Jim is getting the insulation and getting the inside enclosed so we can get some stuff moved in there.

Little by little, we're about to get it finished. But will it get done in time to have one last party before the snow falls?

Sure signs that Fall is here down at The Gathering Place Bed and Breakfast and Retreat Center

Still carrying my camera around with me and stopping along the roadsides and snapping signs that Fall has arrived.

The mums are blooming....

the trees around my house are beautiful...

my favorite crepe myrtle bush is the prettiest I have ever seen it.

taking the back roads home to enjoy the beauty at a slower pace....

I had to stop and snap this picture of the ominous sky.

And couldn't pass up this shot of the heads of grain reaching to the sky..

What a beautiful change of seasons we are experiencing! God has out His paint brush and is painting our world!!!

Enjoy the fall scenery....

something growing along the roadside

Pampas Grass growing out in the Country Club

Close up of the red bush. It has berries on it. I want one at my house!

Beside my little house in town

Look how big this tree is compared to the car under it. And it if ever blew over, it would squash my little house.

These leaves are still green..

Hope you enjoyed my little photo shoot of fall in the Midwest....