Ives Run COE #19, Tioga, Pennsylvania
So Joseph went up to bury his father. All Pharaoh’s officials accompanied him – the dignitaries of his court and all the dignitaries of Egypt – besides all the members of Joseph’s household and his brothers and those belonging to his father’s household. Only their children and their flocks and herds were left in Goshen. (Do you suppose it was to ensure their return? Or was it to shorten the length of time for the journey?) Chariots and horsemen also went up with him. It was a very large company. ~ Genesis 50:7-9 I swear, I didn’t know all these people went with Joseph when I wrote yesterday’s devotional. I hadn’t read ahead. I’m still a bit dumbfounded at how all these people mourned the death of Jacob – even to the extent of taking a month or so long journey just to bury him in a cave. I think this is a good lesson for us. When someone you care about is suffering loss, don’t just offer your condolences. Continue on their healing journey with them, making your prayers and fellowship known to them. This is something I struggle with. It’s not that I don’t care, it’s just that I’ve never dwelt on grief or loss. But others need to, and I need to be sensitive to that and be there for them; even if it’s just to be present.
On the 26th, we finished cleaning and Blaine took a short exploratory bike ride.
We were wrong.
Wanna guess? Give up?
It’s sorghum!
Today, it’s used for a variety of products – fuel, animal feed,
and as a wheat substitute for those who require gluten-free products.
There are a ton of other uses as well.
That’s it! So I’ll take the time to mention how much we’re enjoying the produce from the local produce store, Pag-Omar. We’re feasting on fresh bi-color corn that’s absolutely scrumptious, perfect peaches, cherry and sandwich tomatoes, as well as a large green one for frying with yellow squash, broccoli, green and red peppers.
The weird thing? No store we’ve visited in Central PA has any green onions! I’ve never run into that before. I’m getting by with regular onion, but it’s just not the same.
After our relatively restful day, we hit the Pine Creek bike trail again. This time, we covered miles 8 ½ -20. It was much easier for me today since my body wasn’t already tired from pushing it to the limit all those days in a row. Plus it was overcast and cooler. I think Blaine was happy because I didn’t have to stop nearly as often. 😊
Miles 8 ½ to 10 were a repetition of the other day, but there was no starting point at ten. Different scenery, but still just as beautiful! And there were people living along the way this time! And more bikers too, but the path is nice and wide, so it wasn’t a problem.
it’s used by a company who offer horse-pulled wagon rides to the waterfall.
Two-and-a-half hours (including a lunch break), and mile 12 found us back at the waterfall we hiked to the other day. There were a lot more people – several playing in the river.
It’s not easy, but it sure made me laugh!
We continued on, with me pushing us to Mile 20. Even numbers and all that, because OCD stuff pops up in me occasionally. 😊
It’s at least 130 years old!
It was the only one we saw.
Not all of them had rocks slides like this, but a few did.
Tomorrow’s Sunday, and we’ll be attending our home church via livestream.