Praying for our Nation

I'm not one to get in the middle of all of this political mess. And since Jason and I turned off our TV, that has been one of the MANY blessing is not hearing about day after day. But I feel that this is important enough. Check out www.focusonthefamily.org if you haven't already and click on the link that on the bottom left that says something about "Dr. Dobson and the 2008 candidates".

I don't know about the rest of y'all, but I feel that these are crazy times for the US. This election makes me more nervous than I can remember. Then after listening to Dr. Dobson, Obama really scares me! As Christians we need to come together and stand united. It is my personal opinion that we are voting for the "lesser of the two evils" this November. When I listened to Obama speak over the Internet, not being able to see his face, I could hear the evil. I could hear the voice of man who wants God to have NO part in our nation. And I fear the day when the United States turns its back on God.

After listening to his speech and if it bothers you as it did me, please tell someone else to listen to it. We need to know the hearts of these men and women that we will be voting for this election. I read a bumper sticker just the other day: Be smart about voting, Hitler was elected in a free election!

We need to be praying for this nation, and praying for God's wisdom in whom we should put in office.

Horse Camp & VBS

WOW! First of all, where did June go?!? I guess I've been a little busy! Let's see.... Last week was the first week of horse camp. There were 10 kids from the ages of 8-10. Everything went fairly smoothly for handling city kids, and at the end of the week they had to take a test which they all passed. Reflects well of the teacher I suppose! ;) There was one boy who liked to tell me that he couldn't. If you know me, that answer gets you no where and that I'll show you that you CAN do it. When I asked some others about him they told me that he had been violent towards animals, had ADHD, but they had seen some improvement in him. On Friday, part of their test was to demonstrate to me how to properly groom a horse. When it was this boy's turn, he had the soft brush so he was able to brush the horse's face. It happened that I was the only one watching him, and as he very loving brushed the horses face he bent down and kissed her. Needless to say, I let him take a little extra time when he was grooming.

Vacation Bible School...... it has been so much fun! We are doing a Veggie Tales theme this year, The Pirates Who Did Nothing. My mom and I are doing the story and the snacks which are together. Each day we have silly costumes, which keeps the kids interested in how we will be dressed. Tomorrow I am the Sea of Galilee. I tell the story of when Jesus walked on water. Today the main theme was that God is always in control. I'm sure that I got more from this lesson than the kids did. But isn't it wonderful just know that God is in control. In our world where everything is changing so fast it's nice to know that we, as Christians, can have a peace about everything. Sometimes that's the only way that I can get any sleep at night.

Also, last week we had a really great time with Jennifer and the kids! Now Jason always gets lots of lovin' from R, but this trip, even I got some good lovin'! A and I were able to drive around the farm on the 4-wheeler and check all the dripers at the pumps. We also saw LOTS of jack rabbits, quail, and even a coyote. Then to finish the week off, I even got lots of good lovin' from Baby Hagen! He even cried when I left him! OH, that just touches my heart. :)

Well, I guess I better start memorizing some more of my story for tomorrow. Here's a little preview:

Welcome to Spyglass Bible Theater, where true heroes reach out to Jesus! I've got to warn you, it's a little wet in there today. In fact, we're about to go underwater! Everyone take a deep breath and hold it, so your cheeks are puffed out like this. (demonstrate) If you've got a good deep breath, I'll let you jump in one by one.

"It's Been A Long Month This Week"

That's what Jason told his mom last week. I've decided that it is going to be a long year this month! We officially have our first field of alfalfa under our belts. On Monday morning we were up at 2:30 am, at the field by 3:00 am, and quit baling at 7 am. Came in for some breakfast , went back out and picked up bales off the field. Came home for lunch, took a little nap, and then back out to work. Tuesday morning, up at 2:30 am, at the field by 3:00 am, and finished baling at 7 am. Came in for some breakfast, went back out, and picked up bales. (actually, we had to call the vet to come get my mare up, but that's another story for another day) Came home for lunch, took a little nap, went out and finished picking up bales. YEAH! First field done! Luckily, our second field won't be ready for another week or so.

For some reason or another, June has always been crazy and this year is no exception. The next three weeks I have horse camp, VBS, and horse camp. Plus, all the duties that have to been done around the farm. Then the first of July we should start harvesting our wheat. Needless to say, we are going to be very tired and, hopefully, not to grouchy! I'm glad that Jennifer is going to be here at the very beginning of all of the ciaos! Allison, I want to know how you managed to get such a long vacation!! And, um, just maybe you have room for one more?!? ;)

Oh my goodness, the UPS driver just arrived and my pup Milo jumps into the truck. Before I could get up there to get her out, he reached down to pet her and, you guessed it, she relieved herself right there in the UPS truck!! I was SOOOO embarrassed! And of course it was a new driver that I have never met before! Thank you, MILO!