Front Porch Friends - 7

Ruby is a jewel of a friend from OCC.

She is seeming like she is happy all the time.

She was very willing for me to come over to take a few photos of her on her deck and in front of her building.

It was fun to see her and take her picture.

Here she is with her beautiful smile.

Lovely Ruby... on her side deck.  

So thankful Ruby comes to OCC and shares her talents there and her smile. 

Outside her front door at her building.  So nice to be outside and while social distancing be able to have a little chat. 

Flowers from her son in California.  

At OCC one sunny day.  

Ruby has lead out in Praise service, read mission stories, had prayer, greeted at the doorway at Sabbath mornings. She has helped in the kitchen and also with summertime VBS.

Sure do enjoy her at church with us.

Sharing up front in SS. 

Singing with Sylvia... at OCC

Ruby is at the baby shower for little Ryder, at Bonnie's home.  So nice to get together with the ladies. 

A little bit ago but still same great smile. 

Ruby is happy to be involved in picnics or games or what ever is on... 

Ruby enjoys colour!!! Bright and pretty. 

So happy to know you friend!!

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I was delighted to get an email from Cherri saying they would be happy for me to come over and take a few photos.

Aren't they so great!!!

A nurse and two teachers make an interesting home, I think!

It was so enjoyable to have a nice little visit with them keeping safely distanced. The shirts are well planned. 

Thank you three so much for letting me come over. And for participating in this little project.

I just could not let this opportunity to pass with out saying how wonderful it has been to have all of them help out with different  things at OCC,  mostly helping with children's programs.

And... baking and quilting and reading and looking after young children... enjoying Rocket's games and more.

For the last few years Shannon has been the person to lead the beginning and closing portions of VBS.

One year on the last day, Shannon and Cherri took a turn on the slip and slide.

The craft area is where you will find organised Cherri.

First thing in the VBS morning.

Engaging the young ones in the Sabbath School program has been a good fit for Shannon.

Cherri is a willing story sharer and older kids Sabbath School leader. Caitlin is the photographer for this butterfly release they just organised for the young ones at Shannon's school and Zoom Sabbath Schoolers.

I hope Caitlin is fine with me taking this wonderful photo from her FB page to show what a dedicated rehab nurse she is. Those eyes smile behind the shield. She seems to be a great gardener too when she has days at home.

Members of OCC from childhood, these four enjoyed lots of adventurers together.

Happiness shines through Grama and granddaughter's faces when they are together.

These three have been the cookie queens in December and also other times of the year. Their special bags of homemade treats fill December with joy.

It is so great to have these Gerber ladies as our OCC friends.

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So thankful for these friends.

So willing to have me come by for a short chat and a few photos.

Rudy is part of this family.  

Wonderful SS leader for OCC kids... 

Encourager of young people. 

Take part in church activities... enjoys a simple fun time with Bob and friends. 

After sending her two little boys to VBS, Loretta has helped with the event for years and years... a faithful worker to share Jesus with kids. 

Kids SS by the pond

Alison was being promoted to the next SS class and Loretta was involved in SS back that many years. 

Carol S. had an idea in mind to have a community pie event. Bob was one of the happy pie eaters and enjoyed the fellowship. 

Some of the pies for the social gathering. 

And back to Bob and Loretta at their own front door.
Such a wonderful couple and have been involved with OCC for so many years... just love them both.

Their yard is a pleasure to see with the flowers and birds adoring their landscape...

It was a fun visit.
Doodle doo...

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Jerrie Lou is quite the lady and friend to have!!!

She is of good cheer and ready to help out. She is capable of so many things too.

I sure miss seeing her and Bob at church and at our wonderful fellowship meals too.

I did see her at her home and she was keeping good distance!!

These times, eh. Stay 6 feet away!! Use sanitizer!! She is ready with her big big smile. (And this is just for fun.) 

Waving so long... she had been busy sewing masks and just gave some to someone who came to get them. 

Bob is the hiker and fisherman and goes out as much as he can.
If you have not seen or read his book have a look.
Such an interesting life these two have had.

Very interesting text and photos through out this book. 

Stuffy for the children to find on their daily walks. 

Brown, crusty loaves of fresh bread on the counter. 

Thread wall. 

Jerrie Lou with her new creation she is working on right now.  So bright and pretty.  Bob was out on the water while I was here this time.  

Jerrie Lou with two quilts she was working on when Bob took this photo of her in her sewing room.  ( PC:BW) 

What a great couple and such interesting stories they can tell.

Front Porch Friends - 3

Alex and Gay by the bush person Gay created for people to see on their busy street. 

So cute with their masks made by Kandus. 

During this virus. 

Safety first!!

All the hearts around and about Gay's place. 

In the window as a way to say Thank you. 

Teddy Bears for the children to find on their walks and hearts as a thank you. 

Games on car window with the littles. 

Gay's heart rock tree. 

Gay at work - thank you for the work you do to keep others clean and neat. 

Gay started a unique ministry - making prayer blankets.  It is quite the wonderful way to share His love and some warmth with people who are not feeling so great. 

Worship time. 

Gardening time. 

The grandkids all masked and ready. 

Alex on his day off... his way to unwind. 

Grandpa fun times. 

Alex makes these carvings in his spare time.  

Gay's rocks... she finds heart rocks or flat rocks and paints them and sometimes shares them.  The big heart rock is from her dad to her, a very special rock. 

The mask stands alone!!!

Such great friends... trying to think of people who are alone during this time and having an outdoor visit or a walk in the park... Thanks for the friendship and care you give.