A re-post from November 15, 2013, when the turmoil in our life was great, but God was greater. A time before we had placed our sons headstone. A time when the landscape was stark and bare, but God was doing an incredible work. His hand held us and guided us through.The landscape is anything but bare today. Snow covers the hills and the mountain. The cold is brutal. It caught us off guard. My farmer has struggled with keeping everything going. Yet, this is the life before us. He will work to accomplish all he can with the time he is given. He will finish his day well. That is his desire. That ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness, Day #7, A Cold Bedroom
While last night was anything from cold, this post from 5 years ago is still so true. Looking back is so important. Knowing where you have been reminds us of the power of God to carry us through. Posting again from the Archives today. From 11/07/13. Theses words are still so true. The more we surrender the more God is able to fill our weary souls. This journey is not about me. It is all about Him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posting from the archives ... View Post
Grateful, All The Time
My waking thoughts are gratitude. A grateful heart. Temperatures have fallen and the house is a mere 56 degrees. I run the dryer and turn on the gas fire. I wrap a shawl around my shoulders as I pour my hot coffee. Each morning my farmer prepares my coffee. A timer set to brew moments before I wake. I am grateful. These frigid temperatures make everything more difficult. My farmer works extra hard to manage the farm. He adds extra layers of clothing, his primary concern; the cows. With a partial roof over the barn the cows have a bit of reprieve from the brutal weather. I am ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness. . . . Are you in?
Are you in? Are you willing to count your blessings? Can you name them. . . one by one. . . ? When death and cancer knocked on our door; we stepped into praise. When the path has seemed so long and hard; we've stepped into Praise. Won't you join us on a grateful walk? Be purposeful in turning to praise? No matter the walk. No matter how hard. Turn it to praise. I'm trying. Psalm 92 It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, ~ 30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful ... View Post
