Sane, Simple, Sacred: A Time for Every Delight

A Time for Every Delight

A time for Dairy Queen treats

Framed picture on wall in Warsaw DQ

a time to pray

Billy Sunday at Billy Sunday Museum

a time to acquaint the younger generation with

giants in our Christian heritage

a time to play - Score Four

a time to catch fire-flies

a time to be sure our solar lights were working

and then a time to go to bed.

(There was also a trip to the library, counting 371 horses on the way,

several other games, and a great dinner

at Holy Trinity Church...and this was just 1/2 a day!)

"To everything -- a season, and a time to every delight under the heavens..."

(Young's Literal Translation of Ecclesiastes 3:1)

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TamaraJuly 29, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Fire-flies - how I miss them. We don't have fire-flies in AZ. I think my AZ grandkids would find them magical. Always love to stop in and visit, Rebecca.
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AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Sounds like you and the Grands are making memories. What a fun time for you and them!
Donna
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Wanda.....July 29, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Summer treats and summer fun....memories in the making!
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Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogJuly 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM
These are the days, that memories are made of!

Have fun!

Deanna
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PatJuly 29, 2011 at 10:42 AM
I love that first picture of the boys at Dairy Queen!
We have so many fire flies this year, I love seeing them.
You have found the true meaning of "to everything there is a season"..I loved this post!
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MoJuly 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Fire-flies and jars. Summertime! Summertime!
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Lori ZehrJuly 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Wow! A time to catch fireflies! That is one thing my husband mentioned one evening as we were lamenting that we are deprived of our grandchildren while they are living far away, 'if they were here, we'd be out catching fireflies at Papa and Granny's farm!' On a lighter note.... the study of "Giants of the Faith" is one of my favorite subjects! I love to read the biographies and history of those who did great things for God!
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Janettessage.blogspot.comJuly 29, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Oh how awesome...from beginning to end. Billy Sunday is one I always read and study with my children..I would love to go to that museum. I wish we had fireflies like that here...I am sure it is tooooooooooooo hot for them.
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MaryannJuly 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM
What a wonderful 1/2 a day. I am still fascinated by fire flies
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceJuly 30, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Morning Rebecca,
sounds like a fun half day to me!
Fireflys....oh my, I haven't seen one of those in years and years, we had such fun with those when we were children. They actually had these jars at walmart lately that had faux fireflys and when you moved the jar they would light up....guess I should have gotten me one!! lol I thought they were quite funny!!

and dairy queen haven't visited that place in a long time either, those icecream sandwiches look mighty good..........and your grandsons are cuties, love those expressions on their faces!!

Did you try making any quesadillas yet??? lol

Have a great weekend my friend,
Blessings, Nellie
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DianaJuly 30, 2011 at 6:00 PM
What a wonderful time and very cute grandchildren! Love Di ♥
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God holds you. Each day he carries us in his arms. Psalm 68:19 NLT
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