Thursday, October 31, 2013

One sunny day we decided to do a covered bridge tour before all of the leaves were gone so took off early in the morning, drove 172 miles, saw 12 covered bridges and lots of new country.  Was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed it.  Only trouble was we ran out of time and so had to hurry back to be at the home to serve at 2 o'clock that afternoon.  Had to hurry and change, pick up something for lunch, but we made it.  Good thing we went then because it rained with lots of wind the next day.






We have had some visitors since my last post.  Marlene came from meetings in Detroit and it was so good to be able to share Kirtland things with her and just visit.  Also the Casutts stopped by as they were released from their mission on their way to visit with Stephanie's family.

 
 


 Us in Kirtland's
Sacred Grove

                                    Casutts at
                                  Lake Erie

Thursday, October 3, 2013

We have had some really special times at the Home the last while.  Some great families have come in and it is surprising the ties that we can make.  One that was special was a couple that had served at the Johnson Home just prior to the restoration and so they could tell us a lot about the home, the condition it was in and some of the things that were done to restore it.  He wanted to share and we loved hearing all about it. 
The leaves are starting to turn and it is amazing the difference a few days will make.  This is one of the trees at the Johnson Home. 

 
 
This is a picture of a huge harvester in the soy bean field. 
 
 
 
We had Lynn and Calleen come for a visit and we loved the company.  It was soo  good to have them here and hopefully we didn't bore them with having to show and tell them everything.  We did all of the Historic Kirtland things and some Amish.  Almost lost Calleen in the End of the Commons Store.  It was truly a fun time.  Thanks you two for the visit. 
 
 
As we were driving around today we found this interesting creature.  You would think that Halloween is coming soon.  He is BIG! and a bit scary..
 
 
They have a great walking trail here in Garrettsville.  It is an old railroad bed and goes
for miles.  Well groomed, shady most of the way and a great walk.