Chuck has been home, and I've been limiting my computer time, so that is why I haven't updated in so long. We've been having some really good, beautiful days. This evening when I looked out my kitchen window I could see clouds forming on the ridge about five miles from here on the other side of Mass City. The cloud rolled down to form fairly thick fog all around us. It was so enchanting to watch. I probably will not write again for a while. When I do, I'll plan to have pictures to share. In the meantime I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
God bless!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
A Pretty Day, Afterall
I didn't think it would be a nice day today, considering it was snowing this morning. We had what I would describe as a "heavy dusting" on the lawn (it never did stick to the street). If I sat and looked out the window, where I couldn't see the green grass, it looked just like any winter morning out there. I'll admit it was more than a little aggravating. But now it is sunny and 50* outside. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get used to it.
Zach asked about Spot. He is actually doing very well. He eats like a pig, plays like a kitten, and follows us around like a puppy. I don't know what we're going to do with him; he has no idea that he is a barnyard animal and not a pet! As soon as Chuck is home, I can borrow his digital camera to get a picture of him.
Chuck is still in Oregon, working on more wind turbines up there. These wind jobs seem to just drag on forever.
I hope that everyone has a blessed and productive week!
God bless!
Zach asked about Spot. He is actually doing very well. He eats like a pig, plays like a kitten, and follows us around like a puppy. I don't know what we're going to do with him; he has no idea that he is a barnyard animal and not a pet! As soon as Chuck is home, I can borrow his digital camera to get a picture of him.
Chuck is still in Oregon, working on more wind turbines up there. These wind jobs seem to just drag on forever.
I hope that everyone has a blessed and productive week!
God bless!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
The Valley of Vision
I came across this lovely prayer today. I could not find the name of the author, but it is said to be of Puritan origin. I think it is absolutely beautiful.
Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly,
Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision,
where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights;
hemmed in by mounatins of sin I behold thy glory.
Let me learn by paradox
that the way down is the way up,
that to be low is to be high,
that the broken heart is the healed heart,
that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit,
that the repenting soul is the victorious soul,
that to have nothing is to possess all,
that to bear the cross is to wear the crown,
that to give is to receive,
that the valley is the place of vision,
Lord, is the daytime stars can be seen from the deepest wells,
and the deeper the wells the brighter thy stars shine;
Let me find they light in my darkness,
thy life in my death,
thy joy in my sorrow,
thy grace in my sin,
thy riches in my poverty,
thy glory in my valley.
God bless!
Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly,
Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision,
where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights;
hemmed in by mounatins of sin I behold thy glory.
Let me learn by paradox
that the way down is the way up,
that to be low is to be high,
that the broken heart is the healed heart,
that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit,
that the repenting soul is the victorious soul,
that to have nothing is to possess all,
that to bear the cross is to wear the crown,
that to give is to receive,
that the valley is the place of vision,
Lord, is the daytime stars can be seen from the deepest wells,
and the deeper the wells the brighter thy stars shine;
Let me find they light in my darkness,
thy life in my death,
thy joy in my sorrow,
thy grace in my sin,
thy riches in my poverty,
thy glory in my valley.
God bless!
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Monday, May 7, 2007
Amanda's Question Number Four
I'm tired of writing about nothing but dying lambs, so I thought I would return to the questions my sister gave me as suggestions for topics to write about.
Question Number Four: "What are your views of the political world?"
To answer that question, I would like to go back to the very meaning of the word "politics": poly = many; tics = blood sucking parasites.
That pretty well sums it up.
God bless!
Question Number Four: "What are your views of the political world?"
To answer that question, I would like to go back to the very meaning of the word "politics": poly = many; tics = blood sucking parasites.
That pretty well sums it up.
God bless!
Down to One, and Prayer Request
Well, we lost another lamb yesterday. Molly died, and I have no idea why. She was completely fine at my last check Saturday evening, and Sunday morning she was dead. So, we are down to one little ram lamb, Spot. And I worry that we might lose him, too, if he doesn't perk up and start eating more.
Our friends, the Appells, are in desperate need of prayers for their little baby, Abby. She is hospitalized again after she stopped breathing. This precious family has been through so much. Please offer your prayers for Abby and the whole family.
God bless!
Our friends, the Appells, are in desperate need of prayers for their little baby, Abby. She is hospitalized again after she stopped breathing. This precious family has been through so much. Please offer your prayers for Abby and the whole family.
God bless!
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Weekend!
We are supposed to have warm, beautiful weather today and tomorrow before some thunderstorms move in. I just love it when the weekend is gorgeous, and the rain waits for Monday!
Both of the lambs are doing very well, although Molly is obviously fatter and stronger than Spot is. If you ever needed a testimony to the difference between mother's milk and formula, this would be it! Already Spot will call for me. Being the weirdo that I am, I just "baa" right back at him. He perks his ears up and if he can, he tries to come find me. Of course, we're keeping him confined in a poo-resistant corner of the house. I'd rather keep him outside but the others butt him around if he moves, and feeding him every 2-3 hours is easier if he's in the house.
I have noticed the children are starting to get tanned already. Thomas had to get a drastic haircut last month. After our trip he had a permanent and severe case of "car seat hair". The hair on the back of his head was pretty ratted out, and despite careful combing and conditioning it would be back in a hopeless tangle at the slightest provocation. So, I gave him the classic buzz cut. Joseph was so impressed, he wanted a buzz cut, too. I probably would have done the other boys except our clippers are pretty worn out, and their hair is much thicker. With the shorter hair, Thomas and Joseph developed a slight sunburn and then a deep tan on their necks. What is it they say? You can take the boy out of the South, but you can't take the Redneck out of the boy? Something like that, anyway.
Today I plan to be outside with the pretense of tidying up the yard. What our neighbor told me is true- you'll find all sorts of things when the snow melts! We've already retrieved the buried sled, stray hats, and orphan gloves (we even have a single snowboot whose partner has yet to show up); today I really just want to get to know my patch of earth a little better. I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!
God bless!
Both of the lambs are doing very well, although Molly is obviously fatter and stronger than Spot is. If you ever needed a testimony to the difference between mother's milk and formula, this would be it! Already Spot will call for me. Being the weirdo that I am, I just "baa" right back at him. He perks his ears up and if he can, he tries to come find me. Of course, we're keeping him confined in a poo-resistant corner of the house. I'd rather keep him outside but the others butt him around if he moves, and feeding him every 2-3 hours is easier if he's in the house.
I have noticed the children are starting to get tanned already. Thomas had to get a drastic haircut last month. After our trip he had a permanent and severe case of "car seat hair". The hair on the back of his head was pretty ratted out, and despite careful combing and conditioning it would be back in a hopeless tangle at the slightest provocation. So, I gave him the classic buzz cut. Joseph was so impressed, he wanted a buzz cut, too. I probably would have done the other boys except our clippers are pretty worn out, and their hair is much thicker. With the shorter hair, Thomas and Joseph developed a slight sunburn and then a deep tan on their necks. What is it they say? You can take the boy out of the South, but you can't take the Redneck out of the boy? Something like that, anyway.
Today I plan to be outside with the pretense of tidying up the yard. What our neighbor told me is true- you'll find all sorts of things when the snow melts! We've already retrieved the buried sled, stray hats, and orphan gloves (we even have a single snowboot whose partner has yet to show up); today I really just want to get to know my patch of earth a little better. I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!
God bless!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Better Days!
I have been doing much better since my last post. Unfortunately, little Pete died on Tuesday. We did our best for him, and he didn't have much of a chance from the beginning. I am okay with it, but it was hard not to be disappointed. At least it was hard before today...
Cocoa had her lambs today- two of them! She has a female that is solid black and a male who is white with black patches on his face and neck. They are both doing well, although she has "rejected" the male. We went out several times today so that I could hold Cocoa's head while one of the kids helped the poor little guy sneak in and nurse. Looks like I will have another "bum", that is, a bottle fed lamb.
We named the boy Spot (very original, I know). We had a slightly harder time coming up with the girl's name. We have a white ewe named Sugar, and Cocoa is brown, so in keeping with the culinary theme I asked the kids what we use in the kitchen that is black. Daniel suggested molasses. So the girl's name is Molly. I hope I can get pictures up soon!
God bless!
Cocoa had her lambs today- two of them! She has a female that is solid black and a male who is white with black patches on his face and neck. They are both doing well, although she has "rejected" the male. We went out several times today so that I could hold Cocoa's head while one of the kids helped the poor little guy sneak in and nurse. Looks like I will have another "bum", that is, a bottle fed lamb.
We named the boy Spot (very original, I know). We had a slightly harder time coming up with the girl's name. We have a white ewe named Sugar, and Cocoa is brown, so in keeping with the culinary theme I asked the kids what we use in the kitchen that is black. Daniel suggested molasses. So the girl's name is Molly. I hope I can get pictures up soon!
God bless!
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