1. "A daughter's a daughter all her life, but a son's a son til he takes a wife." What say you? Elaborate.
I'm not necessarily sure I agree. I think in general, once a son, always a son; once a daughter, always a daughter. In many cases their spouses become like sons and daughters as well. But children also often morph into friends.
Our friends' one-year-old, Jackson, whose birthday party we were privileged to attend on Saturday. He's walking everywhere and apparently has boundless energy.
3. 'You can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream and that's pretty much the same thing.' Agree or disagree? Last time you had a serving of happiness ice cream? Dish-cone-milkshake-sundae...which one do you choose?
I don't agree that ice cream and happiness are that close to the same thing. I believe that true happiness may only be acquired as a result of a relationship with Christ.
That said, ice cream makes me happy, especially when enjoyed at one of the many seasonal ice cream places that dot New Hampshire. We even have an Ice Cream Trail, with its own map so we can visit them all! I usually choose ice cream in a dish as it's easier to eat that way.
Last time I enjoyed a serving of ice cream? Yesterday, as a matter of fact. We went to Richardson's Farm NH with a friend. I had s'mores ice cream and my hubby enjoyed strawberry rhubarb.
4. What is one way/area in which you're currently 'swimming against the tide'?
Politically. The things happening in this regime are frankly terribly concerning. So thankful that no matter how out of control things look, God is always in control.
5. Three things you're looking forward to this summer?
* Hopefully a visit from our Nevada family. Gas prices and other concerns may affect this.
* A wonderful celebratory service planned for this Sunday as we finalize our merger with another church.
* Lots of time at our little cottage, both working and relaxing as well as extending hospitality.
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6. Insert your own random thought here.
Ah ... summer in New Hampshire! Blue skies, puffy clouds, gorgeously full green trees, brilliant flower blooms, beckoning lakes and mountains -- is there anything more beautiful? Possibly fall in New Hampshire, but for now I intend to squeeze every drop of enjoyment out of summer.
And that wraps up the Hodgepodge for this week! Why not head on over to From This Side of the Pond and snag the questions to answer on your own blog?
Well, you sure have me drooling over all those yummy looking ice cream treats! I love that NH has so many special ice cream places that they have to set up a trail so you can find them all! What a great way to slurp your way through summer! LOL. I remember a few from when we lived there. Couldn't tell you where now. Anyway, I enjoyed all of your photos and things that you love about summer in NH, and yes, we do know that Jesus = happiness...yes, ice cream comes way down the list after Him, but isn't it great that we are allowed the joy of knowing Him and also of enjoying ice cream too? We are blessed people...even in spite of the way things are going in this world/country right now. I try to focus on our blessings and steer away from the major breakdown of our government and direction of our country right now. I pray pray pray, and when I can vote, I definitely will vote! Not sure what else we can do right now...but prayer is the biggest thing we can do. (II Chronicles 7:14). Thank you for this wonderful post. You do make me wish we could spend some time in NH or Maine in the summer and fall. It really is an amazing place.
ReplyDeleteamen and amen to your answers. Well how fun is that to have an ice cream trail. I wouldn't mind a donut trail either. LOL. I sure do hope that God will turn the tide in our country. Thankful He is the one is in charge. Happy day to you.
ReplyDeleteOh I do hope that your Nevada family gets to visit this summer because, you're so right, nothing beats the beauty of a New Hampshire summer. Lovely photos all...my favorite is of the kayaks beside the lake with the mountains beyond. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteAhh those peonies-I love them! I paid 5$ a gallon today for super and we are one of the lowest priced states in the nation in terms of gas. Troubling for sure and I feel for young families, trying to buy groceries which have skyrocketed, not being able to find formula, and now gas too. But like you say God is still on His throne and I take comfort in that!
ReplyDeleteDear Friend, I am with you regarding the regime. I feel for my boys. They are young and trying to start out in life. You are right, we have to keep our eyes on Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your ice cream photos. I love that your state has an ice cream trail. How fun.
I enjoyed your answers and your photos. We're heading to the New England states in October and will probably hit New Hampshire...anywhere we should be sure to go?
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