Long Island

We're here with Jon and Jill and the girls for a couple of days. Arrived in the evening on Saturday, too late to see Harper, who was already asleep, but briefly held Penelope and grew to love her even more. What a sweet, lovely little girl she is. Another granddaughter. So blessed. Went to church early this morning with Jill and the girls. Jon had to go to work early, as usual, and wouldn't be home till later. I admire Jill who gets the girls ready each Sunday and brings them to observe the Sabbath. The love and commitment to the Lord and His body is evident as we entered the sanctuary. Great sermon from the Book of Jonah. A concept about the whale that I had never thought about. That's why we have church. Sharing insights that maybe we don't get from our own private study. Coming together each Sunday to seek the Lord, pray for each other and study the Word. So important and necessary. Home for lunch on their beautiful back porch overlooking the garden, woods and beautiful swimming pool. Surprise! Jon joins us for lunch and then all the adults are off for their naps too. Monday, Rob is off to the track helping Jon put a new motor in the Spa. I imagine they will head off at noon time for a little lunch. From the time Jon was a little over 2, Rob had him helping with projects around the house and garden. OR cap, hammer and Oshkosh overalls and all! He loves working with all the boys and various projects, installing counter tops, plumbing, electrical, carpentry. I don't think he'll be bored after he someday retires! Jill went to work at the clinic and I stayed home and Harper and I explored their beautiful property. Even engaged in a little science project when we found a caterpillar crawling on the driveway! Lunch time with Penelope exchanging smiley faces and giving her a bottle and just holding this beautiful little girl the Lord has given Jon and Jill! Tomorrow we're off to Manhattan, hopefully not for more adventures but enjoy the few hours we have there in the best city in the world. It will be interesting finding parking for the Ram truck we came down in! Exploring the neighborhoods on the upper east side!