June first dawned clear, warm, and seemingly normal. By ten am, clouds had rolled in and
sleet/snow was dumping upon us. It didn't ever stick more than a few minutes, but it was
very wet, collecting 0.28” of melted snow or rainfall by 2 pm. We do need water for our
newly planted crops but we don't need freezing anything.
 This is what Delta Junction looked
like after the crazy snow flakes...
Last week, we transplanted the entire garden except the squash who were behind somewhat.
May has diligently been planting the seeds for a couple of weeks now. Thomas and his
helpers have the potatoes planted. And whatever they plant ATR is planted as well. Tony
drove around tonight madly fertilizing all the lawns. He and his boys have already fertilized
their fields, I think.
Olivia Geyer has one more week in Indonesia before returning to the states. I don't think her
parents can hear much from her, if at all because she doesn’t have access to a phone or
wireless.
Wendy passed out our baskets of flowers this past week. So much beauty!!! Also, bro Rus
gave us leftover pepper plants. Michael had his cast taken off this past Friday. He is now
walking around with a cane till his leg is strong enough to hold all his weight again.
Wenda visited us about ten days. She came up for Eric Stossmeister’s graduation. We
enjoyed her visit so much; hope she did likewise.
Jared and Jennifer and kids are in Arizona visiting the Fouse's and other family members
in that area – Joel and Nathan and their families.
John Cheever is here for a couple of weeks. He has roto-tilled the garden for May, and he
preached this past Sunday. Now he is preaching for three devotions. I think he’s enjoying
his time. Oh, and he helped Garth finish putting up the siding on his house. I think Garth
only has a dormer left to do.
Andy and Sarah Jane have moved into Craig and Hannah previous home in the last couple
of weeks. Right now, Andy and Sarah Jane are in Seattle so Andy can have some tests
done by a specialist down there. The oncologist in Fbks was concerned about the spots on
Bro Andy’s liver. Andy’s spirit is upbeat and normal; he looks and acts normal, but…..
there’s these spots. We know all know and believe God has everything under control.
Ben is in Canada visiting his family. His brother, Steve, who we pray for often because of
his MS, has flown to see the family in Canada as well. Steve has been recently married and
the family will be meeting the wife. Erica and son, Caleb, are here for several weeks. Joe
and Kels are out here sporadically, like tonight and part of tomorrow.
School ended last Friday.
Rus and Millie celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last week. We found a flower
arrangement, cookies, and ice cream to celebrate with. Fifteen years ago, on Rus and
Millie’s 50th celebration, Bro Larry left us. We will not forget.
Kathy Casey spent two weeks in WA with her family while attending one of her niece’s
wedding. She was fortunate enough to see her grandson from Stephen plus many other
relatives.
Seth and Amy moved back ten days ago. Before moving out, Seth and Ammy started
remodeling Wenda’s home which a long time ago was the horse barn, then Cheever’s home,
then the preschool. The remodel has gone well. Seth and Ammy spent their first night in
their new home last night.
Youth Camp is a mere three weeks away. Planning and prep is in even more FULL swing.
We have so many people coming from all over. More on that another day.
Have a great Tuesday!!!!
Papilio Canadensis - Canadian Tiger Swallowtail - THEY'RE BACK!!
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Big Pat keeps busy with his itinerant piano tuning services, traveling around Alaska. Summer months keep him home tending to the firewood needs of the folks here. Rob is a big help when it comes to stacking!
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