Birds and Spring

I heard birds!  Of course there is nothing too unusual in that statement except in the details.  About every day we hear birds as the migratory flocks fly north.  We've heard and seen Canada Geese, Snow Geese, and Sandhill Cranes in the Dakota skies.  But this morning I heard birds!  Yes, I heard some pre-sunrise singers heralding the arrival of spring!  In the land of subzero weather that is music to my ears! Some say around here that spring is "around a long corner", but even if colder weather persists, I heard birds!

GOD

Unbelievers find "self affirmation" in saying "I am", but this morning I read some of God's thoughts recorded by Isaiah: "I, the LORD, am the first; And with the last I am He.'" Isaiah 41:4

More of Ezra....

Ezra Philip Geise...

was born on 3-18-2013 at 3:54 am.  He weighed 8 lbs 2 ounces and was 21 inches long.  We praise the Lord for a safe delivery and a healthy boy!

"Children are a heritage from the LORD." Psalm 127:3

Good Morning...

I took this picture this morning of another beautiful sunrise.  Spring is in the air!

Yesterday a flock of Snow Geese several hundred strong landed in a corn field about a half mile south of where we stay.  This area is part of the Central Flyway, one of the migratory routes for North American birds.

Blizzard weather

Here's what it looked like in South Dakota earlier this week!

Family

Our children have really enjoyed visiting and playing with their little cousin, Antonie, during the past week.

White, fluffy stuff

This is what it is like in central PA today!

Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? Job 38:22

From East to West...

We are now back on US soil! The final weeks before our departure from South Africa were VERY full! There were many things to fill our days: the last minute visits and goodbyes; sorting, packing, and repacking; as well as packing and moving another missionary families' things as well.  The final details were worked out to make the transition in the churches, Bible school, Christian day school, and mission.

We visited several friends before we left, but the farthest we drove was nearly 1,200 miles round trip to see the Blignaut family.  Gwen's brother, Billy, came to spend a few weeks with us before we left and he was with us for the visit to the Blignauts.

We haven't decided what to do with this Blog, but we'll see....