More work being done

More work was done at our cottage this week with the installation of the AC, sump pump, and re-hooking up of the washer/dryer. On Friday, Charles also power washed the side of the garage to address some places that were chipping and on Saturday, painted that portion of the house.

Doing our thing at Thorne Crest

Charles did his part for National Nursing Home Week today with a guided meditation for the residents. It was fun to be able to share his interests like this!

 

Spring on Garfield Avenue

The outside work is nearing completion at our cottage and the months of brown grass and bare trees are firmly in the rear-view mirror! 

The straw mat under the maple tree in the front yard is part of the work being done to protect the health of the tree and the new grass seeds that were put down last week.

Also in Winterset

Before leaving Winterset this morning, Charles paid a visit to the Iowa Quilt Museum which is located on the town square. A small place, it was nice to see some contemporary approaches to quilt making.

A visit to see the Duke

On the way back from Schuyler this morning, Charles stopped in Winterset, Iowa to take in a brief look at the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum. He didn't take the tour of the house but there was still a lot of interesting things to see about "the Duke."

Academy week comes to a close

Leading communion on Thursday

Part of the "unstable" event!

Part of the "unstable" event!

One more look at the koi and catfish

Special reminders of grace abound!

The Five-day Academy for Spiritual Formation at St. Benedict's Center in Schuyler came to a satisfying conclusion this morning with meals, small groups, and worship.

Last night, Charles was blessed to be asked to participate in the evening service and to officiate the communion portion of the service. He had previously been asked to serve at one of the prayer stations at Wednesday's healing service.

Charles is spending one more night in Nebraska before returning home on Saturday.

Basement Work -- Installed Water Guard and Sump Pump - 2

American Waterworks jackhammered the outer perimeter inside our basement to create space for a trough where the "water guard" was installed -- attached to a sump pump with a pipe that expels water into a buried pipe running down the slope in front of the house, through the hole that was cut into the curb. Now, that water can run down the street in front of our house. Whew! (Praying we have no more water accumulation in our basement in the future.)