Sunday, November 29, 2015

God's Call!!

We as Christians are called to several things on this earth and two of them are:

To spread the gospel to all corners of the world!
For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying , I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
-Acts 13:47

And to honor and glorify God with our lives!!
-Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

There is a song that has been running through my head recently and it talks about letting those around us know about our faith in Christ.

Anywhere you go any country road or city street ,a lonely life ,a hurting heart, somebody in need ,they all ask one thing ,where is love and truth. But if you know Jesus ,then you know what to do! 

[chorus]
Shine the light, share your faith
Show the world that Jesus is the answer, that Jesus is the way, together we can make a difference.
Be a beacon in the dark of night. Share your faith, hold it high, shine the light.

What am I doing in this world to show them about Jesus? Are there people right beside me that are lonely, hurting, or crying out for someone to help them?  We don't have to go to far away countries to find needy hurting people ,we have them right here in America! (I am in no way saying that there aren't needs around the world in foreign lands ,but sometimes I believe we forget about those right beside us)

There is a call for every believer to be a light and beacon of hope for those around us. We can be witnesses for Christ right where we are planted. God has a plan and a purpose for every single person he has placed on this earth!! And he loves every human being very dearly, and he wants every single one of us to live with him in Glory someday!!

God has called us his own!!!
2 Timothy 1:9 
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

May God richly Bless you!! 
Until Next Time!! -Rose Mary

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Busy October!!

November is upon us already!! So much happened last month. We were quite busy in the housekeeping department!! We had quite a few guests come in and out so we had guesthouses that needed cleaned about once a week! I love the job of cleaning up after people leave!!

I did quite a few random things with people this past month!!And............ I bought a fish!
He has yet to be named with a name that I actually like. He was in the middles of the living room floor the day I bought him and several of the girls were throwing name ideas around and they have yet to come up with one I like. The two main ones were Buzz (just for the record I very much despise that name) and Sammy (which isn't so bad but it just doesn't fit him)!! All the girls love him and come to visit him occasionally!!

This month has been full but good!! The one Wednesday afternoon one of the girls and I decided to go to Panera bread because she had never eaten there and she wanted to try it out!! We had such a fun time we discussed life and got to try some really good food!! And we had a very memorable ride home because I drove her car which is a manual and I haven't had tons of experience driving those but we got home safely and I only stalled once :)

The next day I had off and the girls and I that were off decided to go to McDonald's for breakfast at 11:00 (since they now have all day breakfast) we sat at the restaurant for about an hour and a half just laughing and talking it was a really fun time!! Then Heidi and I went down to the Pond and sat on the dock for most of the afternoon journaling and reading!! Later in the evening we went to the creek and waded in the creek and sat on the bridge and just enjoyed nature!!

Dorothy one of my really good friends from Mountain View was back to visit because she now has moved home. And while she was here we decided to do something fun together and we went to the Inn at Willowgrove once again!! We went on Wednesday evening because they have a sample menu where you can sample a little portion of their menu for $5. It was pouring down rain when we went but that just made it even better because the last time we went it was raining as well. It didn't lack for conversation because her and I can talk about anything and everything!! 

On the first weekend of November I went and visited my sister and her husband down in Gladys Virginia. It was a very fun weekend but it rained all weekend so we didn't do anything outside. On Saturday we went and had a hotdog roast with Tyler's family and then on Sunday we went to church in the morning and in the evening ,but in the afternoon Ruth Ann and I played the game "in a pickle". On Monday it was great to hang out with Ruth Ann we sat and talked for about two hours and then we did her laundry and bake some crescent rolls and just had a lot of fun hanging out as sisters again!! 

Yesterday a whole group of 20 of the staff went on a day off together for the last day off that five of them will have because they are farewelling this weekend. We had such a good day! We went to a cabin overnight and after getting smoked out of the cabin. Due to the fact that they started the fire without opening the chimney ;) (made for an interesting few first hours) we then settled down and played games and chatted and ate!! Then some of us went downstairs and went to bed after we laughed and talked about snakes first (and one of the girls had dreams about snakes then:) We had a girls party!! Then the next morning we slept until 10:30 because it was so pitch black in the basement that we didn't notice it got daylight. We went upstairs and ate breakfast and then we had a very good devotional and had a good group discussion about thinking about every word we say or if it is uplifting and kind when speaking of others! Some of us then went on a walk while others played cornhole. We then decided to take a group picture (which took 15 min to set up)!!
 
From L to R: Andrew,Rachel,Julitta,Shirley,Janelle,Bethany,Matt,Krista,Michelle,Jen,Katrina,Melissa
Second row: Jeremy,Charlene,Kristalyn,Heidi,Ricky,Rose Mary,James
 
Well I hope you all have an amazing month!! And don't forget to thank God for everything in your life blessings and trials because they all happen for a reason even though sometimes they may be a bit unwelcomed. And thank Him for those around you because they are a blessing. Happy Thanksgiving!
Until Next Time, Rose Mary
 


Friday, November 6, 2015

Christmas Puppies!!

  • LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES!! JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!!
  • Price: $650

  • Age:Baby

  • Breed:Labrador Retriever

  • Offered by:Owner

  • Description:
  • AKC purebred Labrador Retriever Puppies for sale. We have 11 puppies: 1 yellow female, 1 chocolate female, 1 black female, 5 black males, and 3 yellow males.

    Available for adoption December 18, 2015 Just in time for Christmas!!

    Each puppy comes with an AKC registration paper, Health certificate from our vet, vaccination and worming schedule ,and a small bag of puppy food.

    The father is Penn Hip Certified and a nice looking dog. The mother is on the property and a family pet.

    Come and pick your furry friend now!!! Our puppies are well socialized and raised with lots of love and care.

    If you have a loving home, please email or call us at 717-587-3728
    Contact Person: Mary Weaver
    Picture 1: Puppies 2 weeks old
    Picture 2: Lucy




Monday, October 12, 2015

New Jersey Trip!!

   

Saturday was a beautiful morning to be driving!! We left early Saturday morning at 5 o'clock in the morning to head to a wedding in New Jersey. There was five of us in the van and we all know each other well so the chatter was lively. We headed north and it got colder as we went along. About 830 we all were a bit hungry so we stopped at a McDonald's to get some breakfast. We arrived at the church and about 9:30.

The wedding started at 10:30 and it was such a beautiful wedding. the message was on "the joy of life in Christ". We had a 25 minute drive to the reception. So until we got sat down and served our food it was 2:30 and the wedding wasn't over until 4:00. It was a long wedding and we still had four hours to drive home.

I got behind the wheel for the long trek home. We left at 5:00 and chatted and laughed the whole way home and didn't arrive at Mountain View until 10:00 it was a long day we were wore out but we were happy!! 

Today I have off and have plans of going shopping so it should be a good relaxing day. I hope you all had an amazing week we have revivals at the church here this week so we have church every evening it should be an interesting week!!

Until Next time!! ~Rose Mary 


Monday, October 5, 2015

Wedding Pictures!!

All the bridesmaids: Sarah, Lane, Ruth Ann, Rose Mary, and Shannon



Cousins: me, Josh, Ruth Ann❤️Tyler, Sarah, Chris, Mary Rose













Thursday, October 1, 2015

Memories and Pictures

Here is a picture post!! These pictures were taken from June - September!! These are pics of days off or just things I did with friends!! Enjoy!!

                Kayaking June 10
Back Row LtoR: Eli, Drew, Heidi, Bethany
Front Row LtoR: Carita, Rose Mary, Floyd

       Brenneman's Cabin June 9
Back Row LR: Carita,Lizz,Bethany,Floyd,
Drew,Eli, Matt
Front Row LR: Melissa,Dorothy,Charlene, Heidi, Rose Mary
Getting flowers ready for the bbq we had for the residents!! ~ June 17
LR: Sarita, Me, Shirley, Crystal
This day off group we went to Skyline Drive!! ~June 19
Girls LR: Me, Rosalyn, a friend, Lois, Melora, Kristalyn, Shirley, Dorothy, Janelle, Sarita, Emi, Hibiscus.
Guys: Ricky and Drew
An all girls day off we went swimming!!
                   June 22
Back Row: Me, Rachel, Emi, Michelle, Shirley, Katrina, Freida, Heidi, Dorcas
Front Row: Kristalyn, Charlene, Dorothy, Laura
Rhonda and I went and celebrated one evening!! ~June 29
          Our yummy food that evening
Our doorm went out together before we were split because Rachel moved out.
                     July 10
A staff day off we went to Monticello and Michie tavern!! July 23
LR girls: Sheena, Me, Laurena, Naomi, Kristalyn, Katrina, Charlene, Julia, Lizz, Lois.
Back row: Steve, Michelle, Floyd, Julitta, Drew and Jeremy at the end
3 of us girls went out to eat together and shopping and just hung out!! August 12
               Kristen, Me, Mary Beth
Hibiscus and I just went to a park together just to chat and get to know each other better!! August 17
Just a random picture just because they are botb leaving soon. August 26
Another day off group we went to a park and went on wals played games and just had a relaxing time!! 
LR: Charlene, Rachel, Michelle, Julitta, Heidi, Dorcas, Shirley, Dorothy, James, Kristalyn, Matt, Katrina, Lois, Me
      Best Friends ❤️ Dorothy and I!!              
                   September 10
We went to Inn at Willow Grove a plantation in Orange. And we took pictures and then ate supper there!!
                    September 10
Inside the restaurant!! September 10

What a good year it has been so far!! Hope you wnjoy the pictures!! I very much enjoyed taking them and making the many memories!!

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

September/Wedding!!

This month has been an amazing month so far!! On September 11 my future brother-in-law pick me up and took me along with him to my house. That weekend was filled with horseback riding, eating at Applebee's,running through the rain , And eating out with the family.

I was at home September 11–23 it was an amazing week and a half. The first week I spent a lot of time with Ruth Ann before she got married. Monday and Tuesday we worked on wedding things Monday evening our family went to Olive Garden to celebrate mom and dad's birthdays!!

Wednesday we went and got wedding shoes and had a dress fitting. Thursday we went shopping in the morning for some things that Ruth Ann needed for her wedding day. Then in the afternoon we gave both of her horses a bath and both her dogs a bath!! And in the afternoon we went shopping at Walmart with her cousins. And that evening our cousins and Tyler and Ruth Ann and I went out to eat at a Chinese restaurant and then we decided to go to the fair and we ate cotton candy and popcorn and rode the rides!! 

Friday was the day of the reception set up and the rehearsal. Set up took most of the morning and some of the afternoon. It looked beautiful by the time we were done!!





Then Friday evening was a rehearsal and one of the girls that wasn't there for the dress fitting had her dress fitting that evening. It all went well and I think we pretty much knew what we needed to do the next day!!

Then came the Big day. The day they had been waiting for, for seven months!! We got up at 5:00! And started taking pictures at 6:15 ,they did a first look. It was a gorgeous day to take pictures it was nice and foggy and beautiful lighting. We took pictures with all the bridal party starting at 7:45 and got done with that about 9:00 and then they went up to the horses and took pictures with the horses!! We then got back to the house and put Ruth Ann's dress on the table and scrubbed all the stains out before the wedding.

We then went up to the church and ate lunch and then took family pictures. We then had a meeting with the ministry and all the bridal party and both sets of parents and the couple. Then it was time for the ceremony. Everything went great and nobody messed up :-). And 
Tyler ❤️ Ruth Ann were officially married!!
We then went over to the reception hall and took a few more pictures and mingled for a while and then the bridal party went in and sat down. We then ate. The menu consisted of:
Roast beef, ham loaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans, and cake and ice cream. We then signed our names on the witness spot on the marriage certificate and then the happy couple headed out for their honeymoon. We then cleaned up the reception hall and headed home at about 7:00 that evening.

Sunday was a very wonderful day we went to church in the morning and I slept most of the rest of the day and then dad's family got together that evening.

Monday I helped mom unpack some boxes that were in the garage and cleaned up the basement. And I also am finally moved into my room at our new house!!



Then Monday evening my cousin came and slept overnight and she helped us take a load to Goodwill and go furniture shopping on Tuesday and we bought some couches and chairs for down in the basement. Tuesday evening I went and visited my aunt and uncle and I was there all evening and we had a very nice visit!!

Wednesday I washed my new vehicle and change the power steering fluid and fix the ceiling. And I showed mom how to do some things with the dogs now that Ruth Ann is not going to be there to help her. And then it was time to leave and I met up with one of the girls that was heading down to Mountain View and we arrived back home at about 8:30 Wednesday night!!

On Friday night one of my really good friends and I from Mountain View went out to eat at a Chinese place. We usually do something about once a month but this is our last thing now before she leaves she is farewelling on Saturday.

It was really great being at home but it is really great to be back here at Mountain View again and getting back into the swing of things again. Hope y'all have a great month!! Until Next Time!!
~Rose Mary