Lorraine D. Hebler

Off to Kindergarten

By Lorraine

I asked Ella what she wanted to do for her last day with me as her caregiver before heading off to begin her school career.  She said, “Make gingerbread cookies!”
 So here she is a-poof in flour
I’m gonna miss this kiddo

Spur of the Moment Adventure

By Lorraine

Jared, Ella and I planned to spend the day with Jamie and the kids. When we arrived Jamie asked if we wanted to go on an adventure.  We all climbed into her 12-passenger van and it was off the Camden Waterfront. What a gorgeous day with lower temps and humidity, a sky filled with fluffy white clouds, eight delighted children and a (round about) 😉 trek to the city.  There was a mad dash to catch the ferry that shuttled us across the Delaware River.  
 From the ferry we could see on the Jersey banks, the Battleship New Jersey, The RCA building, Campbell’s Field, The Ben Franklin Bridge, the New Jersey State Aquarium and the Camden Children’s Garden.  On the Philly side we saw Penn’s Landing and historic Philadelphia.
 We walked through the streets and looking for just the right place to eat.
And we found it!  An Asian cafe with seating on the quiet sidewalk under shady trees.
The food was delicious!  We ended our meal with a wonderful plate of
Sesame Fried Bananas topped with Coconut Ice Cream!
It was such a lovely day that I texted John telling him I found the perfect day-outing for our anniversary in October.  I even told our server at the restaurant we will see her then.
He is excited!

I’ve Got Wheels!

By Lorraine

Finally. After a long time saving and a long time looking I bought a car.
Its a 2003 Toyota Avalon with decent miles on the odometer.
Not exactly the sporty black baby with moon roof and rumbling varoom I had in mind but still with style.
 I opted for sensible, like-new appearance, smooth ride, roomy interior, quiet and good over-all reviews
(but slightly humdrum) 
The toothy smiley face is growing on me 
The convenience of having a second car and not dropping John off at work to be mobile is very nice.
Still dreaming about my next car though. The really fun one to drive 🙂

Think on These Things ~ Rain

By Lorraine

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:10-11

Birthday Outing with Silas

By Lorraine

We were finally able to take Silas out to celebrate his 6th birthday that was back in May.
We went to a Camden Riversharks Baseball game at Campbell’s Field at the base of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
 Here at The Camden Waterfront just across the river from Philadelphia, Silas clenches his Finley. 
 A ride on the carousel and a hug from Skeeter 
Though he doesn’t look it, Jared had a great time too.
Sweet guy was at a sleepover the night before and hadn’t slept for over thirty hours but was still cheerful and kind.  He dozed in the car then came alert a bit after this 🙂

 

 We had had seats right in the center just behind the dugout but when the sun came out from behind the clouds it got pretty hot.  We moved to higher, shadier seats with an occasional breeze that was better.
View of the Ben Franklin Bridge heading into Philly
 After the game there was a firework display
 
 

Tradition, History & Fun

By Lorraine

 It’s Chloe’s turn…
for a photo in Pop-Pop’s Christening outfit

 

joining her siblings and cousins in this sentimental family tradition.
Chloe’s Aunt Abbey was one of the firsts to wear this vintage outfit belonging to John
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Abbey and her dad chilling on the sofa after work, looking so much alike 🙂
Amid the hectic summer schedule, John wanted to take a vacation day.
Last week, we shared a lovely day together strolling through the nearby historic town of Haddonfield.
We toured the Indian King Tavern Museum, where on September 1777, the Legislature of New Jersey unanimously resolved that thereafter the word “state” should be substituted for “colony” in all public writs and commissions. 
On the second-floor assemble room of this historic building is where
The Great Seal of New Jersey was adopted
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Haddonfield’s Indian King Tavern is one of New Jersey’s most historic buildings. Named for the local Lenape Indians, it is a premiere example of eighteenth-century colonial tavern architecture as well as the site where New Jersey was legally created.
In 1777, as clashing armies devastated Trenton, the Assembly reconvened in the Indian King to pass legislation officially creating an independent state and adopting its Great Seal. Legend has it that, throughout the 1780s, Dolley Payne — who later became First Lady Dolley Madison — was a frequent visitor. Source
Photos inside the building were not allowed.
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Afterward our walk down the brick sidewalks and through many of the shops, we used a LivingSocial coupon for lunch at The British Chip Shop.
That evening, we relaxed on the sofa together while watching Driving Miss Daisy.
It was a perfect day!

Think on These Things ~ Faith

By Lorraine

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you
1 Peter 5:7

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall
Psalm 55:22
I saw this acrostic for FAITH on my friend, Deb’s blog, Jeremiah 29:11, and love the simple reminder that God never intends for us to be weighed down by concerns.

1 Peter 5:7 is one of John’s favorite Bible verses.  He is better at forwarding than I and he sometimes reminds me to put on the shield of faith.

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