r. v, r. * ♦
This Old
(Continued from Pago B 2)
In Belgium while raising three
sons, Dave, Jim, and Steve, the
family was closeknit. Lew found
time to coach Little League games,
traveled with them as all three
made all-star teams and traveled to
other countries. Although respon
sibilities at Exxon Chemical Com
pany were weighty, there was
always time to be with his sons.
The family lived in Belgium
until 1977, when the Bowmans
were transferred back to the states.
In preparation for the move, the
parents returned to the New Jersey
area for a few weeks in search of a
house while their teen-aged sons
remained in the cate of a trustwor
thy medical student
Just as the Bowmans were ready
to sign for settlement on a home in
New Jersey, they learned then
youngest son, Steve, had been
killed in a motorbike accident
The news was devastating to the
doting parents. Lew flew back to
Brussels to bring back Steve’s
body while Erla Mae made funeral
arrangements in Ephrata where
the family’s relatives lived.
“1 was always the type that
couldn’t even attend a funeral of a
stranger,” Erla Mae said. “The
news of Steve’s death was so over
whelming that I didn’t think I
could survive. I cried out, ‘Jesus,
you’ve got to help me. I can’t bear
this.’”
Instantly, Erla Mae said that she
was covered with peace and a con->
fidcnce that nothing happens out-'
side of God’s timing. Although she
missed her son, a peace and calm
ness about the situation tran
scended the hurt.
But her husband did not sense
UnCUWTIED FREIGHT CO. AND SdLES!N£
SECTIONAL SLEEPER
Reg. Retail Price $2319.95
Dealer Refuaal
OUR CASH PRICE $1049.95
Factum « lovaaaat with ltd* ky a (da
rocflnara and center Canute plus
ufn with hlda-a-kad
WITH COUPON *889.88
GUDER ROCKER
Available
Blue or Bei
Reg Ret.
$549.95
OUK
CASH
PRICK
5 129.88
ALL WOOD
BUNK BEDS
Scallop Pattern
Reg. Ret $499.95
Our Caeh Price
*229.95
-*3, SPECIAL Your
' -ZU ij Choico With or
_ i t. *jn Bookcasa
$ 189.9S
—'ltiflfil Bidding
- |P*ll mi included
» » ♦ t * *„* »
House
that confidence. For three more
years he was distraught He lost 30
pounds as he wrestled with the loss
of his son.
“I couldn’t understand why God
had brought me such peace about
the situation, but not Lew,” Erla
Mae said.
The family minister assured her
that God works differently with
each individual and that emotional
healing would come to Lew.
His job required frequent
returns to Belgium, where every
thing reminded him of Steve. One
day while in Belgium, the com
plexity of the situation over
whelmed him. Distraught, Lew
opened his Bible to Philippians 4,
where he read he should have no
anxiety about anything but h
everything give thanks.
When he read that scripture, he
felt blanketed in peace that extends
to this time about the situation.
Since that time, the couple have
found it natural to reach out to
others who have lost a loved one.
Because the Bowmans have exper
ienced the hurt and emotional
devastation and have survived,
people who have experienced loss
feel that the Bowmans understand.
Their compassion and hospitality
combined with the loveliness of
the farm is a place where many
find healing. Lew and his wife Erla
Mae exude a friendly hospitality to
strangers.
Sitting beneath the generous
shade of oak and walnut trees, one
can absorb the peace, tranquility,
and restfulness of a farm that
seems isolated but in reality is
within two miles of the busy Route
322 highway.
' Inviting seating arrangements
f TABLE
LAMPS
Only 500 to sell
at $19.00 each.
Styles vary from shown,
wood, metal, and/or glass.
28” 8 32” High
Regular Retail from
$79.00*5109.00
5 PC. DINETTE
SET
36*xS0* Cherry Finished Top
w/Hunter Green Base
and Four Chairs
%T)- iJf lM Reg. Ret
\| /| \ $799.99
PMCI 6 209.88
appear in many tranquil spots
around the home’s exterior. Inside,
the spacious home is richly furn
ished with antiques, favorite fami
ly pieces, and Erla’s own unique
interior decorating touches.
Since the Bowmans purchased
the farm, it has been used to hold
family and school reunions, and
occasionally church retreats. By
word of mouth, the Bowmans’
home has been a haven for numer
ous people facing tramatic circum
stances. Some guests stay only a
night or two, while others stay for
several weeks.
Erla Mae was accustomed -to
entertaining in Europe for Exxon,
and often had 60-100 people at a
time. Although now of retirement
age, she still loves to entertain.
Her husband "uid of his wife,
“Among her many gifts, her gift of
hospitality shines most”
Erla Mae said that her secret for
entertaining guests and the upkeep
of the property is lots of prayer and
the reminder drat things don’t need
to be perfect.
After Lew’s retirement in 1988,
it was his dream to own a farm. The
Bowmans puictased a 29-acre
New Jersey farm wMch had been
subdivided. Eventually, they '"ere
able to purchase the original 69
acres. Lew converted four acres
into a pick-your-own strawberry
operation.
Both sons and their families
there’re six grandchildren live
on the New Jersey farm.
Although Lew and Erla Mae
liked their New Jersey form, the
lure of returning to their roots
enticed them to consider purchas
ing a county farm.
“We had no interest in Willow
Spring Farm when we first heard
about it because it was too much
work both inside and outside,”
Erla Mae recalled. Nonetheless,
3 PC. EARLY
AMERICAN
Sofa, Loveseat and Chair
SPECIAL Reg. Retail $1339.95
A.. n qq OUR CASH PRICE
9449.00 $649.95
7
Almond or Black
Ready to Assemble
Table in one box
Chairs in one box
Reg. Ret. $499.95
Priced At $ 159.88
CLAIM YOUR BABGAIN ]
With Bassett Or
Serta Bedding Purchase Only.
We Absolutely Have The Best Prices Os Bedding
BASSETT MATTRESS & BOX SPRING
Tti« it top of to# knt sedding and ont of fra bttf da*i that wa ever made' Tneae are al overruns,
cancellations and doee-oui febnce Thfc none heck of a price on bedding
complete with a warnttooton* M veer/■Wecemenf af no tfwee.
Single
Double
Queen
King
SERTA MATTRESS CT SOX SPRING
We Have The Nee IMS Covers
Reg Rat $609.95 OUR CASH PRICE $149.95
.DOUBLE Rag Rat $74995 OUR CASH PRICE $119.95
QUEEN. Rag. Rat $859.95 OUR CASH PRICE $249.95
KING. Rag Rat $1129 95 . . . OUR CASH PRICE $299.8$
'rices include
DELCO MATTRESS AND FOUNDATION
Reg Ret $649 95 Sole Price MB9 88
Reg Ret $599 95 Sole Price »129 88
Reg Ret $319 95 Sole Price ‘99 88
King
Queen
Double
she prayed, “Lord, if you would
want us to have this place, open the
door so wide. If not, close it so
tightly that we cannot make a
mistake.”
After that prayer, the Bowmans
said that things moved quickly.
Since then, the Bowmans have
cleared the woods across from the
home.
“We hauled away 10,000
pounds of scrap iron and the job
isn’t half done,” Lew said.
OUR CASH PRTE
$259 95
$309 95
$399 96
$5)9 95
Reg-Rtt
$589.95
$729 95
$859.95
$1099 95
>th pieces'
Lancaster Farming, Saturday; July 20, 1996-B3
The home has servers! built-in china closets.
SWIVEL ROCKER
WITH OTTOMAN
Available n light blue, green & mauve
Reg Ret $449 95
OUR CASH PRICE
$89.04^%!
IST QUALITY!
This order was J
cancelled by
a big chain. 4- Ipm'
If • Clip Ihis Valuable Coupon' - -j p • Clip This Valuable Coupon' - -•
| FULL SIZE —II CATNAPPER I
l| RECUNER /At*, JII CLOSEOUT MODEL I
! rr -- ji
I Reg Ret Mi II Reg RAS799 95 |
■ $399 96 P— *j3[J II our CSah Price l '| J
I ° UR CASH PRICE r'~—--«S/' II |
L5??:?*-I™ J
f * Clip This Valuable Couponi 'nr* Clio This Valuable Coupon' - -a
J 4 DRAWER CHEST | ( WESTERN BED |
I II CLOSEOUT |
■ and Buts re- .JSgjll ■ ■ Include* headboard A footboard ■
• Hardwire ! ! R»Ha and bedding not Included •
I Rig Hal I-—-—'ll II Reg Rat $499 95 |
| 14995 || vens' CtoMoul Plica I
• OUR CASH PRICE L *-- J 1 -^V 1 _ You Chotaa !
1 taa.N '• 1 -rITfT Qu *«'“ •
COUPON • 39.04_ J «gg BB J
SPECIAL
$129.95
$159.95
$219.95
$279.95
/” Wa ara a four ttora chain not alfiliatad with any other atoraa >
Stores In’ LANCASTER »YORK • CARLISLE. PA * MILFORD, OE
LANCASTER STORE HOURS. Mon.-Frt. B-9 • Sat 9-0 • Sun Noon-5
MK| <—LM 'Noßtluftda FItUMCINGAVAILABLE_
JN I fg lt yeu 'ivai Vn I
CjM Ca»“i 1 Carry | sy»Ts newly >e«y***4HM |
MiMl «s & i»rytpiagh.es »»aei Wetnew^engNle».N««Meg*
3019 Hempland Road • Lancaster • 717-397-6241
They uncovered a stream where
they found an abundance of their
favorite vegetable watercress.
The Bowmans removed 11 wal
nut trees. They hired a man who
came on spot and sawed 18-foot
boards that were 18-inches wide
and VA inches thick. These are
used in restoring the farmhouse
and furnishings.
About 43 acres of Willow
Spring Farm are farmed by neigh
boring farmers.
Ball and Claw Foot Pedestal, Sunburst
Table w/6 Chairs.
Rag. Rat $1989.95
OUR CASH PRICE $549.95
STUDENT
DESK
Complrt* w/Cha* and
Ad| Lamp
, AdJ Lamp
, ' Rag Ret
Moot CASH PKCS
With Coupon
„ *39.00
CLOSED THURSDAY, JULY 4TH