As we normally do, we spent part of Memorial Day viewing the parade that ended at Memorial Park here in Adrian. This year we even asked several friends to join us in observing this time of remembrance. After the parade they had a ceremony in the park which involved an invocation and benediction by Pastor Betz, a short speech by Ellsworth Stout, a gun salute, playing of taps, and the placing of wreaths in front of the various memorials. It was a very moving ceremony. God blessed the occasion with a beautiful spring day, which held plenty of sunshine and a gentle breeze. These events help us to remember the cost paid for our freedom. Let us never forget those veterans that gave so much for each of us.
Getting ready to watch the Memorial Day parade.
After the parade we gathered back at the Palpant home for a cookout of hot dogs and kielbasa along with all the usual picnic fare. We had a great time of visiting, playing yard games, and one of our young at heart members even played hide-and-seek with the youngsters. It was a very memorable day all the way around.
It seems like the past few weeks have been very pressure filled. Paul's pottery class just concluded this past Saturday and he has had several subbing opportunities at the school, which has created a time crunch to get his pottery projects completed. Gail on the other hand has lots of busyness with art and the typical spring projects. We have found that setting aside a special time in the morning for us to have devotions together has been a refreshing time before we start the day. As the verse says a quiet time helps to give you the strength for the day. Always joining us for our devotions are Patsy and Penny. They sit in Paul's lap and don't move the entire time we have devotions. This is a time of day we all look forward to. When Jesus was so busy ministering to the multitude, He took time to retreat to a quiet place to pray and meditate. This renewed His strength to face the many in need the next day. Just like beautiful music needs rest notes so we too need those rest notes in our life to be refreshed.
Dog Heaven (Paul, Patsy and Penny)
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy, and Penny
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