Comments on: Happy Birthday West Virginia

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:51:43 +0000

Thanks you all for your comments. Yes Donald I really liked what you added. What a joy to hear from others out of these hills!

By: James

James — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:59:03 +0000

I could talk a long time too, Jonathan, about your wonderful post. I really liked the part about “warm humid summers and cold humid winters;” it is all too true.

I think the prettiest plant in the world (well, of all the ones I’ve seen so far) is the rhododendron. I’m glad it’s beautiful blooms won the prize of being state flower.

Old gold and blue? Reminds me of something… Go Mountaineers!

I didn’t know that the Timber Rattler was the state reptile; that is really neat! I’ve only seen one there though. It reminds me of the stories old timers have told us about their fight for survival in the WV wilderness way back when.

Robert said he told your jokes to some people at dinner tonight and they just about died laughing. They say the only things Robert can talk about is Mountain Dew and West Virginia. With so many people coming through, I think I can justify that (at least, the WV part).

Thanks so much for your post!

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:01:36 +0000

I could talk for a long time about the beauty that God has placed in West Virginia. One thing I like the most is the deep shady forests. Like you said, 80% of the stated is wooded – and the hills add a lot to that! Another thing I especially like is the weather. Where we lived before, I was rarely satisfied with the amount of snow we received. At the same time, I wouldn’t have it any colder. And in the summer it remains cool in the mornings for working while the afternoons are the perfect temperature to relax outside. I just came inside from sitting on the porch, watching and listening to the birds. Their songs went on and on and on filling the whole valley with the sweetest of music. It amazed me how they all sounded so good together unlike a bunch of instruments being played independantly. It was fun to watch the deer on the way to Church this morning. Thanks for posting this Jonathan. W.Va. truly is WILD AND WONDERFUL!

By: Donald

Donald — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:43:08 +0000

That really was good to read Jonathan. It happens I read Revelation 22 this morning too even though I wasn’t following the day-by-day reading. So I read about where it mentioned the chalcedony stone as well!
Also I have a real appreciation for blog post design after having a year or two to see what it takes to write one. Thank you for writing in an interesting way and taking the time to find exceptional pictures. I’m the one who added the part about Buffalo Calf so I hope you don’t mind! You really did cover a lot in one post.
Well-done.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:30:58 +0000

Happy Birthday West Virginia! I can tell you had fun putting this post together Jonathan. Well summarized at the end. I rejoice that the Lord has called 10 of His children to reside in the state. He is using you all, through your ministry and simple day to day living therein, to impact the hollows around you!

By: Esther

Esther — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:02:07 +0000

Actually, it was just I who wrote the above comment.

By: Mom, Michael, Esther, Daniel, Jonathan, and David

Mom, Michael, Esther, Daniel, Jonathan, and David — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:00:58 +0000

When we read the description of the New Jerusalem this morning in Rev. 22, I wondered what the foundation garnished with chalcedony would look like. I didn’t know that was our state gem!

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:04:58 +0000

Hooray for “Almost Heaven, West Virginia!” Wow! There is a lot about our wonderful state that even I didn’t know. Thanks for the inspiring post, Jonathan!