Labor Day Meal at Jere and Kristen’s House
Monday, September 7 Because it took me several days to post about going to Jesse’s graduation on Parris Island, SC, I am now only catching up with the past week. Most of us arrived about 4 pm and enjoyed visiting before supper. Jere asked Jared and Yeira to share some of the highlights from their […]
We Praise God for Giving Us 63 Years Together
September 14, 1963 We were married in 1963 add 63 and it equals 2026.
It Is Good to Be Home
Going to Parris Island for Jesse’s graduation was an experience of a lifetime, but it is good to be settled back into a normal routine and away from three busy days with lots of people and traveling on busy interstates. It is good to hear the clip clop of an Amish buggy going by our […]
Driving Home from the Marine Base at Parris Island
Friday Morning, September 4 Internet photo Each photo from this point on is from Deb’s cell phone. After leaving the graduation ceremony, Jere said we would be stopping at the Marine Exchange Department Store for a bathroom and food stop before heading north. He said it would be more than two hours before our first […]
Friday Morning Charlie Company Graduation
Friday, September 4 Photos: A combination of mine and Deb’s Deb found someone to take a group photo of us in the bleachers as we waited for the graduation ceremony to begin. The Parris Island Marine band The Chaplain opened with prayer The graduating Marines began marching onto the field. Jesse’s Platoon #1054 Opha Mae […]
Friday Morning Colors on Parris Island
Friday, September 4 We were glad Jere scheduled our morning to be here early, before he parked the van at a good location for after the graduation ceremony. We were the second family there – and soon went through security – and were able to sit in comfy folding chairs. After parking the van, Jere […]
We Closed Our Day with a Drive Around the Base on Parris Island
Thursday, September 3 Photos: A combination of mine and our daughter Deb’s. She was in the front of the van and we were in the back, so she got some great photos. We never left the Marine Base to see all this beauty. It has been many years since we traveled in the south and […]
Command Dinner – After Jesse’s Few Hours of Liberty
Thursday, September 3 Photos: A mix of mine and our daughter Deb. This dinner was reservation only. It was a time to meet other Marine families and Jesse’s Drill Instructor and Depot Command. The graduating Marines were not here. Doors opened at 4 pm for Check In. One of the waitresses took a few pictures […]
Jesse’s Few Hours of Freedom with His Family
Thursday, September 3 – Following the Marine Freedom Ceremony Photos: A combination of mine and our daughter Deb. His first need was to go to Marine’s Corps Exchange Department Store for a few things he needed for the Graduation Ceremony and our trip home. I think everyone had fun during the one-hour shopping experience. Cerwin […]
Liberty Ceremony and Family Day
Thursday, September 3 Photos: A mix of mine and our daughter Deb’s By the time we got to the bleachers for the ceremony many seats were taken, so we each found seats where we could. There was no way all eleven could sit in the same area. God Thing #4: Jere and Kristen knew only […]
Getting Settled on Parris Island Marine Base and Thursday Morning’s Motovational Run
Photos: A mixture of mine and our daughter Deb’s Wednesday Evening, September 2 Internet Photo Shortly before arriving at the gate, Kristen said, “Everyone pray for a quick security check-in.”, and Jere messaged a prayer warrior. There was no one ahead of us, so we went directly to the security person. He looked at Jere’s […]
It Was So Good to Hug Jesse Yesterday – Our Marine Grandson
Details of the ceremonies on Parris Island after we get home. He just completed Boot Camp. Our family hasn’t seen him since early June.
Our Trip to Parris Island, SC, for Jesse’s Graduation from Marine Boot Camp
Wednesday, September 2 We (Cerwin, me, Jere, Kristen, Jana, Ian, and Nicole) left Jere and Kristen’s place at 4 am in a 15-passenger van, then picked up Roy, Deb, Josh, and Kelli about 5:20 and headed south. Going through Washington DC. Crossing the Potomac River Breakfast Our van and trailer (for luggage and ice chests). […]
Seize Every Opportunity
I don’t usually comment on my morning Bible verse selection. However, today, September 3, as I make this entry, we are in a motel on the marine base at Parris Island, SC, for the graduation of our grandson, Jesse (right) from boot camp. Which means he is now a Marine! In the above photo, his […]
Lunch at Tosco Pizza with Ian and Nicole
Yesterday we celebrated Ian’s birthday (which was the day before) by taking them to Tosco Pizza in Myerstown. We enjoyed catching up on their lives and learning more about them. It blesses my life to sit and talk with grandchildren. Cerwin and Nicole had stromboli, Ian’s choice was a deep-dish cheese pizza, and I had […]