Summer is upon us and Joyce has come up with questions to get us ready for this season. Thank you, Joyce From This Side of the Pond.
1. Hello Summer! In the northern hemisphere anyway. What’s something on your summer bucket list? Do you have an actual summer bucket list? If not, use your hypothetical list.
I don’t have a summer bucket list but since we are traveling to Dallas for our youngest siblings birthday party (twins), I’ll be checking off going to Waco and walking about the Chip and Joanna dynasty. That’s been something on my radar to experience. My hypothetical list would include keeping cool.
2. What for you is the defining scent of summer?
Fresh mowed grass and throw in a campfire!
3. What’s a (music, food, wine, or flower) festival happening in your part of the country that you would like to attend if tickets/travel/timing was no object?
Hands down the Lavender Festival in Sequim. We’ve gone in years past and it is worth the effort.
4. Apparently a military whistle blower claims the US has a UFO retrieval program. What say you? Do you believe aliens are out there?
Only if you count Angels and Satan’s minions.
5. Besides your wedding day and the birthdays of any children you may have, what are three of your top experiences in life?
- Summer Camps in my teens. God was drawing me/calling me to himself and this time the Gospel became clearer to me and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I repented and believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. Hume Lake Christian Camp in King’s Canyon, Sierra Nevada mountains.
2. Singing on tour, bringing the Gospel to schools and churches across Great Britain the summer of 1973 and 1974. Not only did these tours add growth in our walk with Jesus but we got the UK travel bug. Dear and I are the singers on the right.
3. Grandchildren!! So thankful to God for letting us be close to our two, Addy and JJ. What a sweet cherry on top of our lives they are.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Speaking of lavender, when we were in England in July of 2014 we came across these lavender fields in Broadway (Cotswolds).
This coming up weekend all our kids will be here because our granddaughter is getting baptized on Sunday (that will deserve a whole post next week). We also have a candidate for our pastorate coming to preach. There are other events going on for us to get to know him and his wife and see if he will be the one who God has chosen to be our Shepherd. Exciting times and a very full weekend!
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Those lavender fields look oh, so lovely! What a treasured trip to enjoy them!
I have been to Sequim a few times, but not during the festival. I love lavender. It would be nice to visit the Magnolia stores and restaurant. Take care, enjoy your day!
Those lavender fields are gorgeous!!
Look at you two kids singing! That’s a great picture. The lavender fields are lovely. Adding a visit to one on my to-do list someday. Enjoy your Texas travels and the birthday celebration!
…lavender farms are the rage these days.
Wow! Those lavender fields are beautiful. Congrats to your granddaughter and I’m looking forward to the post about her baptism.
Have fun at Chip and Joanna’s. Fresh mowed grass is the best! The lavender festival looks like fun. Love your three top experiences in your life. Your weekend sounds fabulous. Enjoy each moment.
“3. Grandchildren!! So thankful to God for letting us be close to our two, Addy and JJ. What a sweet cherry on top of our lives they are”
What a blessing!
Enjoy your family weekend. Hope all goes smoothly. B x
The lavender is beautiful. There is a small lavender farm not far up the road from us. We plan on going again soon so I can buy another lavender plant.
Again and again I am so happy for you to be close to your grandchildren and to experience so much of life with them! Good things happening this weekend!!
The lavender fields look so pretty! Loved your answers about your top experiences – those are great experiences! Hope your summer is off to a great start!