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24 Years And Counting

I was 25 and  knew nothing of the pain down the road. I knew only bliss and joy. Hope and contentment. I knew rich love and much grace. On a beautiful fall day I said, "I do", before family and friends. I pledged my love through sickness and health until, "death do us part". I walked down a make shift aisle in the field of my farmer's family. I gazed at the foliage and family and friends surrounding us. . . but I barely saw them. Instead I saw a future and a hope with the man standing before me. It's been 24 years since that beautiful day. I'd do it again. Even knowing what we ... View Post

Disjointed, Out of Sorts and Crabby

Things feel disjointed and out of sorts. We are in need of hired help. Farm chores take all day. There is little time for rest for my farmer. I am not as gentle as I should be. I feel crabby a lot. A really good friend went to see Jesus after a dance with cancer. She was light and fun. We raised kids together. She loved Jesus. She loved her family. She loved Creation and all the wonders there in. I ache for her family. I ache because I miss her. I ache because she knows what I don't yet. I ache because she's with my Lijy and others that have gone on ahead. Things feel ... View Post

I Love This Farm

I Love this Farm; and the Farmer who lives here.  There is no place I'd rather be. The open fields, rushing waters, looming mountains, display the majesty of God beautifully. Here, I sense the very presence of God even when I feel far, far away.                 Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.   Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for ... View Post

My Dad- A Repost From Last Year

 A re-post from last year. He's be 75 today. -------------------------------------------------   He'd be 74 today. My dad. His birthday so close to his first grandchild. Today. They celebrate together. In heaven.  Life has been full here. School starting. College girl back to school. The oldest farm girl leaving those sweet farmettes to impart knowledge on the next generation. The farm boy restless again. Searching. Stretching. The younger two growing. Blossoming. Here I am in this sea of emotions. Swept along. Washing clothes, planning meals, doing ... View Post

It’s Turning; Changing

The weather is changing. Turning. I can feel it in the air. A thin crispness, that wasn't there before. Summer turning to Fall. The change is there. I am not ready for the seasons to turn! I feel like I haven't had summer. I have allowed way too many things to crowd our days and schedule. Things I thought were good for the kids. Yet here we are. The College Girl is back at school, the Dancer Girl  begins her High School career. And I'm exhausted. Why and how does this happen? How do I allow myself to turn the Ordained into Stress. How do I create days with no margin? When will ... View Post

My Red Headed, Hot Tempered, Handsome Boy Would be 22 Today

Psalm 31:8 The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.   He'd be 22 today. His Birthday. My red headed, hot tempered, handsome boy. The boy who made me a mom. The boy I prayed over as I had lost our previous baby. I wonder. I wonder what he'd be doing and what he'd be like. I am sure the rough edges would be softened. But these are not for me to know or experience. His journey was completed on July 28, 2013. Since then I have journeyed a road I did not ask for or pray for. I have walked in faith. I have ... View Post