Another beautiful day here in New Hampshire, but this time… it was all sun! Many of us actually made it to breakfast without jackets! It was fantastic.
Work assignments today had the guys working on painting, making more “loam”, and landscaping. Josh and Nic did painting, apparently by a nest of yellow jackets. I only know this because Nic came running over to the garden to ask me if he was allergic to them. While I told him no, I also reminded him that as long as they left them alone, it shouldn’t be a problem. His only reply was “too late!” Mike continued to work on all of the computers on the hill. Interesting combination of PCs and Macs. It became apparent while working on Stan’s computer that Stan has totally gotten used to his iPad when he touched the screen of the Macbook in an effort to get it to do something! :0) William and Matt worked with a resident of the making of loam (and thanks Ron for setting me straight on that!). Dave continued multiple auto repairs… even got to work on his favorite type of car, a Subaru. Actually, he really doesn’t like them! The rest of the males worked on a landscaping project with Hank.
Linda and her girls once again headed up the hill to do more pruning. While they did have to walk the entire way up, it was close enough to the “summit” that they did walk to the summit in honor of Tiffany! Tiffany, you sure are being missed this trip! The pictures from where they were working are beautiful. Quite a gorgeous area.
Jobie and her girls worked back in the garden. We harvested rhubarb today, did lots of cultivating, scuffflehoeing and even some planting of beets. It was a seriously beautiful sunny day so all of us got quite a bit of sun.
Mikayla and Lindsay were back in the kitchen. Mikayla told me she made pastries for lunch today… was a little bit of a stretch, but she did help make several cakes to celebrate Mike and Jobie’s 20th wedding anniversary with our friends on the hill. It was quite special
Tonight’s devotion was led by William and discussed how we all dealt with talking about our faith and love of Jesus with our friends who may not be believers. This devotion brought forth lots of comments and discussion about how important it is to share your beliefs even if it isn’t popular. We all know that will we are on the hill, this is so easy to do because everyone who is here is indeed a believer. The whole place runs because everyone trusts that God will take care of us. However, when we are out in the real world, it is often easy to keep quiet because we don’t want to have people look on us weird. A verse in the bible was shared about how Jesus has said that if we acknowledge Him here on earth, He will also acknowledge us in heaven. It was a great reminder to truly live as we believe.
Tonight was a different night for us. The kids had free time watched over by wonderful Linda, Dave and Mark. Mike and Jobie were asked to join Hank and Cathy at their home for a little fellowship celebrating our anniversary. We are so thankful to have leaders in our group who support us in this little time away. We love you guys!
Tomorrow we are all off to Lost River Gorge (www.findlostriver.com) to spend our day off. No swimming, no diving and nothing too dangerous! The weather looks like it will be fantastic again!
I apologize for no pictures uploaded tonight. I will try and get some up before we leave in the morning. It’s been a long day and I am ready for bed. Thanks again for all your prayers and your fun comments. The kids have loved hearing from you this way
The Sun Came Out!!
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Jobie and Mike. So glad to hear that the week is going well. Also thrilled to hear that this momentous wedding anniversary was celebrated by all. Although around the yellow jacket nest, I am glad there was no serious issue. We are praying for all of you daily and curious if Mikayla or Lindsay Lou have figured out a way to bring home a piglet or more chickens. Have a wonderful time at Lost River Gorge tomorrow…Bill says that Billy needs a seat belt on while up in the gorge and to “step away from the edge”. We all love you and know that His Mansion is being blessed as much as you all are.
Happy Anniversary!!! WHAT no pictures!!! Just kidding! Hope you guys enjoy your day off tomorrow!!! Have fun I’m glad the weather is getting better!! Hugs and kisses to all!! Sleep tight!!!! Love ya’ll!!
Thank you Jobie for giving us a glimpse of your day on the hill. I look for the post every night so we can keep up with how your days are going. It is a blessing to me. God is so good to send a place like this your way. Happy Anniversary to Mic and you!!! I hope it is a special day for you both tomorrow – but I know God has great plans
Hugs to all…..
Happy Anniversary to Jobie and Mick. Praying you have many more happy years together. Sounds like all are having a wonderfully blessed time. Thanks for sharing the fun and time with God and the kids. Love you all!! Alan and Jalaine
Happy 20th Anniversary Jobie and Mic. Have a blessed day as you celebrate your life together. May you have many, many more anniversaries to share together. They get more precious as time goes on. Love to you both, Hal and Shirley (celebrating 55 this year.)
I miss you all. Happy anniversary mommy. Love you. Please come home soon!! I miss you so much. Especially mommy. No offense daddy.
Happy anniversary! and Happy belaited Birthday to Kaitlyn! i miss you guys, Port is no fun without my friends here to spruce things up. :] hope you guys are having fun. again, i miss you all, especially Matthew. Love you! :]
Happy Anniversary, Jobie and Mike! I hope you have a most wonderful day in New Hampshire as you celebrate this very special anniversary.
Many blessings,
Rod and Shirley
So glad everyone is having fun and getting to experience new jobs this year. Jobie & Mic…happy anniversary. I’m glad you are getting to have some special time in the middle of it all to celebrate. Tell Ben (or more accurately warn him so he knows what to expect) that the progress is his room is going disappointingly slow, BUT the up side is that he’ll be able to be a part of painting it with Taylor and Travis.
Mic and Jobie, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and what better place to celebrate than in the mountains of New Hampshire with your youth group family, new family at the Hill, and all the critters and smells of the area! LOVE you both, you are such a great inspiration and role model for everyone of us!!
Happy belated anniversary to Jobie and Mic, and belated birthday to Kaitlyn. It looks like you all are having an amazing time and I miss you all so very much. I love all the pictures of the girls working…never thought I would see Karson or Lindsey shoveling manure
Enjoy your day off today and stay safe. I love you all.
Tiffany
Good Morning,
I’ve been enjoying reading about all the activity going on up there in the north. Thanks so much for sharing with us at home. May God bless you all as you do His Work. Happy anniversary to you, Mic and Jobie. Hope you enjoy your day off today. Love and Prayers, Richard and Judie
Happy Anniversary Mike and Jobie!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Blessings and hugs, Stacey
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Mr. and Mrs. Woltman!!! I can still remember the day of your wedding and the reception at the Porche House in Cocoa…..wow….seems like just yesterday. Congratulations to you both and the fine family you have raised together. Who would ever think you would have liked one of those camp counselors I brought back from LaNoChe!?!?!
I love you guys. I really admire the blog you have started on this trip and all of the comments posted. This is excellent!! Have fun on your day off!!
Jobie thanks for the pictures this morning!! You are the best!! I have really enjoyed seeing what the kids are doing!!(and you adults too!!) You writing about your experiences everyday has been amazing also!! I look forward to seeing them everyday!! I hope the weather is good for you guys today on your trip!! I’m sure there will be great pictures to come from that. I looked up Lost River on the computer WOW it is beautiful!! Thanks for the phone calls this morning it made my day!! Nice surprise I should say!! You guys keep up the great work and enjoy the rest of your time there. Love to you all!!! Miss you too!!!!
Beautiful pictures!!! Looks like you all are having a great time!! Blessings and hugs, Stacey
HAPPY ANNIVERSARYAY TO TWO OF MOST WONDERFUL PEOPLE I KNOW. MAY GOD’S BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU ALWAYS, BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVE FOR THE LORD , FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND ESPECIALLY FOR OUR YOUTH. I KNOW GOD WILL BLESS YOUR MARRIAGE FOR A VERY LONG TIME. HOWEVER, IT DOES TAKE A LOT OF COMMUNICATION, SO PLEASE NEVER FORGET THAT. MY HEART IT THERE WITH ALL OF YOU AND SO PROUD THAT YOU ARE ALL STILL A PART OF ME AND I’M THERE TOO.
MUCH LOVE,