Another surprise in Glenville

From Roy Beighley

 

From Karen Grey

We had two treats in Glenville this morning. The first was a plaque made by Roy Beighley with a lovely mealtime prayer on it. The second was a lovely poem about small churches, like the one we love in Glenville!

A day at the State Fair

Sixteen years after our last visit, we made the drive to St. Paul today and had an afternoon at the Minnesota State Fair.

We began the day by day by dropping of the pickup at a body shop in Faribault to see about some work that needed done following an accident in the Thorne Crest garage on Monday. Securing a rental car (thanks to USAA insurance), we had quite the task to find a parking place and shuttle to the fairgrounds.

Eventually, we arrived at our destination with the first order of business being lunch at the Hamline UMC dining venue. We were sure to visit the Dairy Building to see the butter carving for the Princess Kay of the Milky Way display and were happy for Charles to get an assortment of buttons.

Supper on the way home in Faribault gave us the energy to make it back to Albert Lea before dark! 

 

A hint of autumn

Here on Garfield Ave., there is a hint of autumn with a handful of Maple trees showing signs of the season to come.

A nod to the Legion

Charles got his American Legion cap today, he's ready for the next meeting!

Upcoming Fall of 2025 Minnesota United Women in Faith Gatherings

 

September 20, 2025

October 11, 2025

Jackie's memorial service

Our family gathered tonight for Jackie's Zoom memorial service. Seventeen family and friends were on hand to share memories and to support on another in this time.

Visit this link to watch the service.

Belinda's Surprise Gifts: A Beautifully Written Poem and a Lovely Tea Towel

          "Choose to Shine" Tea Towel

A Fun Fact

Belinda, my dear, this towel is for you.

You choose to shine in all that you do.

You shine at work, and you shine at play.

You shine in just any and all ways.

That beautiful smile shines everyday,

Along with loving words that you so kindly say.

Always happy and so fun to be around,

Everyone is your friend in the whole town.

Every week you have a new idea or two,

Never know what you might be up to.

Every church has a pastor this is true,

But few have a wife quite like you.

Hope this little bit of fun brings a smile to your face.

Just know that a gal like you we could never replace.

So you go girl; you’re “truly one of a kind.”

I’m so blessed to have you go and attend this church of mine!

 

- Written by Linda B., "Poet Laureate" of the United Methodist Church in Glenville, Minnesota