And this song came on this morning...and I think of my brother and getting to talk to him. How blessed I am to have a brother as he! I think of his son who we were going somewhere and that song came on and just me associating that song with Ethan...and I think of him and losing a friend...of the pain that goes with it...and I pray for comfort to those who have lost...of my friend at work who lost his father...of those in San Bernidino...
I think today they lay to rest Officer Swasey...just a cop doing his job. I do not mention his color...but I do think of his faith...though controversy of where the shooting might have been done someone needed help and Officer Swasey went. I think sometimes we forget...that though we criticize...most of us are the ones who want to run...to hide...not be the one who is there taking on the darkness...I had someone talking of David and Goliath...of what we would do with our stones...and this morning my Bible from looking at a verse yesterday...was left open and there David and Goliath...and I think of those that are willing to stand up and go because they know God is with them. And though the path is not always the path we would choose that they were lead down...they are driven...and I think of John 15:13...
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends."
Your "brother" if you will...and with each one lay to rest...I cannot help but think of an officer near and dear to my heart! How Jay Bird...you a part of my heart always...that family...an important thing to you...be it those of blood...those of blue...I think of a couple girls I love and I think of one little "Peanut" as I sat at my kitchen table this morning...and I wrote...
she
so much in ways like her daddy…with kicks of her mom and others.But there is that spark…that people love…she
oozes joy…makes them happy they know her.Much like her daddy.Some and
myself…not understanding all the time….but knowing that because Heather loved
him I loved him.And then I came to
love him just on my own accord…for no other reason than I loved him…and then…like
that he was gone.Today I believe is when they lay an officer to
rest who went into a Planned Parenthood…it is as though the news takes key
words that will cause strife and division and plant those seeds…and I think it
is not the news…it is darkness and hate…satan…evil…whatever one chooses to call
it.
And I think of my cousin Kim had shared a sunrise picture and I told her that I had captured a couple though none seem to compare with how Amazing our God gives us. But one off of my front porch...in the shelter of my porch...as I there in my bare feet the dogs trying to help me and thinking of the LIGHT...how I pray for the Light of our LORD to touch so many who are in so many kinds of darkness.
And how the light adds to the cold...the old cottonwoods...the old barn...all given life because of the light...and I think of Jesus Calling..."Marvel at the wonder of being able to commune with the King of the universe--any time, any place. Never take this amazing privilege for granted."
And I stop and pray for those who grieve...I think of the only words that came to me when Heather lost her husband and asked what do I do now...and I said the only thing that came to me "breathe"...and I read of breathe Your Holy Spirit on us...how I pray for peace...for comfort...how my heart aches for those who feel the pain and the darkness. May you feel the Love of Jesus...the hope in despair...the comfort in pain...
I hear another song that comes on from Need to Breathe...difference maker...and think if God is with us...we can be a difference maker...one who can be a shelter to our brother...maybe we are not the one on the frontline fighting the battle...but we can give a word of hope...a hug...a smile...a prayer for peace.
And I sign off...because I get to pick up one little Firecracker from school and I am thankful for this day.
And today...my baby boy is the big 3-0! And has been a pretty exciting year...one of his goals accomplished...his sheep have moved north! I wonder if somewhere on that internal secret list of things...if sheep north by the time I'm 30! Yes we moved them all on Friday...the funny farm sheepless...but so it goes...and in that list for the year...moved into your new place! I love it and so excited you with the help of another shepherd, a special electrician, a wish he was a Wyoming cowboy, your sister and niece...now have water and power...amongst other things...
I wanted to put up something for your birthday LaLa...you know another chance to say Happy Birthday. I am blessed to be your mom and thankful for you!
I am working on something else...but it kind of is BIRTHDAY WEEK!
So I put in just a couple...I have more to add...but these just help me say Happy Birthday and I love you!
I put in a few pics...but like I said...birthday week ;) And it is almost bed time...you need your beauty sleep!!!
Catching a ride to the house...Your age may be older but I still see that little boy from time to time!
Of his ice cream cake from his sister...who lay down the old 2-9...
And so I say Happy Birthday Lance Paul...and I think the next 30 will be good as well...the entry into the next chapter...of the sheep's new home...Life is Good LaLa...Life is good!
God bless you my son and I am thankful for being able to share these 30 years...or I heard it might be 22!
A while since I have written...but this one kept calling me...and so I write...
This weekend...one of those as the Firecracker and I discussed of a blue dragonfly she seen and as she always asks me...I ask if she got a picture of it and she said yes...and she said in my mind...to which I told her I take those too...the kind you put in your mind and keep in your heart.
First grade and she starting in a new school...her and I packing her toys...changes...but for the weekend...just time together. I went up Saturday morning and upon arriving she says, "Ahma, are you spending the night?" To which I reply that I am. She says, "Good I will sleep with you and stay up late!" She will tell me this at times...but usually changes her mind...
We had lunch at Ruby's...meeting up with Uncle LaLa as he passed through Limon heading south...and Izzy telling me she will have the same-o same-o...but wondering if the new waitress will know what the same o same o is...and these moments that we take in as the same-o same-o to realize what precious times they are...but do not remain the same...But Ruby coming out and asking her if she is going to college cause she seen she was up by Fort Collins going to school...to which that little toothless grin appears...
Supper at the IHop with Grammy and Grandad...and remember Grammy saying she not having the same-o...same-o...something new she says!
And then back to the house...the Firecracker and I on the couch to watch Mulan...her mom turning in and we a little later...and upon getting in bed...we listen to Let it Go...then off to dreamland. I laying there with the full moon lighting the world it seems...and thinking of memories in the old house...of watching a Firecracker sleep....of her mama and her daddy...I can close my eyes and this little one sleeping I can picture holding as a babe...and wonder where does the time go...and a prayer or two...and I think of talking to her mama on the phone a few days before and seen an awesome big butterfly landing on the sunflower...and I think how we cannot stay in our cocoons forever...we must fly...
The next morning playing Cootie with this Cutie...as she waited for Grammy and Grandad to go to church...lunch at the Southside with LaLa and Oppy...and think of a picture of Izzy dancing with her daddy at the Southside.. And then the words that made me write this...As Izzy on her swing from Mike and Liz...she having me push her...in her Sunday dress...no shoes...and she lets go of the rope falling back into my arms laughing and tells me..."Gving my arms a break and my life a memory...of laughing with you." I make a note of it as those words just speak to me...and how it seems to be a statement of faith in the purest form! How we should take those moments and just breathe them in...and I take that picture in my heart as her little toothless smile and those big blue eyes stare right into mine...an I am overwhelmed with how blessed I am to have this precious gift of God! And so I snap a picture a little later...but not quite the same....
We sit on the old porch swing and talk of butterflies (one flew in the house and then back out again) and dragonflies...of heaven and who is there...wondering if my dad and mom and her dad are playing cards together...
I awaken this morning and have the song Because He Lives...playing in my mind to later find that my friend Katie shared it to be a reminder of the words...and I find a version by the David Crowder Band...
And I read Jesus Calling by Sarah Young for the day...and it just seems to go with this...of giving our arms a break...
"GROW STRONG IN YOUR WEAKNESS. Some of My children I've gifted with abundant strength and stamina. Others, like you, have received the humble gift of frailty. Your fragility is not a punishment, nor does it indicate lack of faith. On the contrary, weak ones like you must live by faith, depending on Me to get you through the day. I am developing your ability to trust Me, to lean on Me, rather than on your understanding. Your natural preference is to plan out your day, knowing what will happen when. My preference is for you to depend on Me continually, trusting Me to guide you and strengthen you as needed. This is how you grow strong in your weakness."
And the verses that accompany seem to speak right out loud as well...as I wonder what is on the road ahead...not just letting go...giving my arms a break...
Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we willgo to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”
James 4:13-15
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
Proverbs 3:5
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, 31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:28-31
Wings like eagles...each of these verses speaking to me...and I picture myself as I seen one little Izzy Bell...in complete just resting in His arms and giving my arms a break and my life a memory...and I hear later in the day today a song that Izzy's other Grammy and I both love and we love that it is sang by Iz...and I think someday over the rainbow...and I give thanks..for one little Iz...and for the blessing I am surrounded with...
So LORD I give this simple prayer...that I may rest in Your arms...giving my arms a break...and my life a memory...
The weekends always seem to fly by...this one seemed to go extra fast. Time with special friends all the way from Odessa and Denver...then some time with family working with the cattle...enjoyed you Wilsons and thanks for the help...then hitched a ride to Limon getting a little more time with my friend Denise...and though running late I had her drop me off to find out whether Andy and Autumn were having a boy or a girl. For those who don't know who they might be...Autumn is Jay's baby sister...his only sister who in her phone has Andy Jay's friend...yes Andy a friend of Jay and then married Jay's sister. Each hold a special place in my heart and special aunt and uncle to one certain Firecracker!
When I got there I thought the cake had been cut so I asked Izzy and those with her if the cake was pink or blue...I was told it was chocolate! So I headed on in to find out more about this chocolate baby or what had been revealed...only to find out they had not yet revealed...with the reveal to be done with a cake to be cut and a box!
Andy serious about his cake cutting responsibilities...and ready I think to share with others...what they had known for a while...
Autumn in charge of the box...and what was in the box...BALLOONS...and you say well what color...though you may have already figured out...Autumn looking cute with her baby bump and mama glow...
And as I took it in I couldn't help but think of who actually got these two together well I should say introduced them and so I find a favorite pic of Autumn and Jay...the reason why a bit tired in this pic...well it was the night Izzy was born and I can't help but think how Jay's love was a part of this time together...and Autumn I am guessing you will see glimpses in that sweet little one coming your way!!!
Jay Bird sporting one of his favorite outfits...and I have to say...I felt his love there and then I watched as the blue balloons were taken out...and going back and looking at pictures...I couldn't help but think of one little Miss Boston...one of my favorite picture subjects...one of my favorite girls. I have a connection to that little one. Partially I suppose because I think of her daddy as being Jay's friend...Jay's "rookie"...her mama and daddy (Amy and Jake) both special friends to my daughter and I claim as my kids. Athough this day was for Autumn and Andy...I know they both were wishing along with us all that we could have that guy there...adding to the party...but I think of this circle of life...a baby boy coming along.
And I go back to Miss Boston. She first had "Aunt" Heather (my daughter) go outside with her and her blue balloon...she let it go...
She then was working on getting her dad to go out with her and her new blue balloon. She ended up walking over by me as though looking for something...I asked if she wanted to come to me and instead grabbed my hand and started taking me to the door...allowing me to document what she was about to do...to share in connecting these special blue balloons!
And then Boston let it go...and her expressions...and then her Grandma and Daddy were asking where it went...but I couldn't help but think...blue balloons going to Heaven...as if to say...it's a boy Uncle Jay! I can't help but think the little ones have an intuition and connection that many do not understand. I suppose some can think that crazy old woman...but I still hold that love transcends all and I am sure there is a guy in heaven...excited to have a baby boy join the family!
This just made me smile as this was the expression of Boston when she was asked where did it go...
And with blue balloons that remained...I captured Izzy just loving life with her blue balloon...she going to have a new cousin!!!
I wanted to put pictures from this day to music and though had found a song...it still hadn't fit and then this morning while flicking I heard a song I am loving and thought it was a perfect song...so will see if I can put these pics in to Keith Urban with Eric Church singing Raise Em Up...and I think about this life just going on...and I say congratulations Autumn and Andy...prayers for you both during this time and also for the new chapter that your life will hold! You have been blessed...always remember what a gift these children are and....RAISE EM UP!!!
I woke up early this morning...got up to look out and see the wind still blowing...decided to hop back into bed and warm up...and as I lay there I thought of "Good Friday"...I thought of in the garden...I look at it...
"Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. When He came to the place, He said to them, "Pray that you many not enter into temptation.
And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me: nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done." Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples He found them sleeping from sorrow. Then He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation." Luke 22:39-46
And I think how often I sleep...even with my eyes wide open...choosing to try and "sleep" through it all...and I think how the disciples must have felt...sleeping from sorrow...and there is a song Wake Me Up...that there are times you just want to sleep through the sorrow...
And I think...I didn't know I was lost...and I read on of the story...I in Luke this morning...and I read in the New King James Version...and almost like headlines in a newspaper...
The Plot to Kill Jesus
Jesus and His Disciples Prepare the Passover
Jesus Institutes the Lord's Supper
The Disciples Argue About Greatness
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
Supplies for the Road
The Prayer in the Garden
Betrayal and Arrest in Gethsemane
Peter Denies Jesus, and Weeps Bitterly
Jesus Mocked and Beaten
Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin
Jesus Handed Over to Pontius Pilate
Jesus Faces Herod
Take the Place of Barabbas
The King on a Cross
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Jesus Buried n Joseph's Tomb
And what if the story ended there...right there in Luke 23...the story of my faith...this Jesus...One who died on the cross...though some might think just a story to be read...but there is something that occurs...that can't be explained...when this Man called Jesus becomes more than just a name on the pages of a Book that has been handed down...
I came across this week of a song that I have always loved...a part of me...a part of my mom and dad...and I love Kris Kristofferson's words how he explains...this Jesus in the Book isn't just about some man that lived long ago...It is of God loving the world to send His Son to die for our sins...the John 3:16 seen so many times...what does it say?
"For God so loved the world...that He gave His only Begotten Son...that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."
What makes me believe? I question...yet I have seen the words in this "Book" this Bible...that have came alive to me...of a peace that I did not know where it came from...but it came...and to me to have a faith based on Love...as Kris said...something comes over you...and I think of the song that was given to me for today...for this "Good" Friday...Blessed Assurance sung by Third Day...This is my story...this is my song...we each have a story...a song...
I smile thinking of the picture below as I wondered if I had a picture of a cross...those of you who know how many pictures I have...I open right away to September 2013 pic 028...and there a reminder of a cross...how I seen this power pole when I took the picture....a symbol of the Christian faith...And I think GOOD FRIDAY...what makes it GOOD...well if you turn the page to Chapter 24 (spoiler alert) the next headline...
And I read the fine print that follows the headline...
"Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bring the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth and they said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, BUT IS RISEN! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again."
And they remembered His words. Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them. But Peter arose and ran to the tomb, and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened." Luke 24:1-12
And I think of this Easter season...hearing stories of Christians being killed just because they are...I awake and pray...and am reminded HE IS RISEN! Risen and lives that I might live eternally...yep that's forever...
I give thanks for this day and for the LOVE I have been given...peace like a river...let it flow! AMEN
And so tonight I talk to "Mom" Pfeiff on the way home...she tells me today was Lucas' birthday...And I think of how my morning started...an early morning...just seemed to need time at the kitchen table. There seemed to be different things making me think of life...of death...and I go to look tonight for a picture of Lucas...and I know I have some but can't find them tonight but instead I find a writing I had from a year ago...and so I change the age...because it was one I thought I would share...though I go through and edit his age...and add thoughts to intermingle with these words...
Lucas’ birthday…he would be 37…though it just
seems yesterday…he would have been 18.Just yesterday…a life taken way to soon it seems.Lucas was one of those with a perhaps not
full out fire yet but definitely a spark.He just had that little grin that could warm your heart.I did not spend as much time with Luke…I’m
sure we all think that.The youngest of
three brothers…Brothers.And there is
a song that always makes me think of Lucas.And I wonder who you’d be today. Grandma and I talked about that today...you wonder...what if...a question I ask often...
And I thought of that when your aunt saying how old you would be.Thirty seven years…and that is
hard for me to imagine as we seem to just leave a person at the last age we
seen them last…Whether they have left this life or not...
I have pondered why is that those that leave us we usually
only remember their good qualities and if there was qualities that drove us
crazy we still make them endearing…and perhaps that is a gift…much like how you
can remember your childhood.You can
either make it a miserable existence…or you just remember the good parts and
think life was good then!My heart thinks of you Lucas as I sit here at
my kitchen table…and my thoughts and prayers go for your mom…your brothers…all your
family and friends that misses you still.I stop and give respect and think I would have liked to have known you
more…you were a special one Lucas…you were a special one!
I put in a picture that I found...I know Brian will not love this one...but I remember this day...Brian's 8th grade graduation...Brian living with us at the time...but the brother's together...
Oh Lucas...so dang cute...I think of Tate's baby Rigen not a baby anymore...close to the age you were Luke and something of him makes me think of Lucas...perhaps the grin...and I think of the sunrise and the sunsets today...both of which saying a special day. I read about how Aaron Watson had not written of the loss of his daughter...not to make others sad but to remind how precious life is. And also to stop and remember you Luke...that you are special to us...
And so I think of the sunsets...one I caught as I was headed up the road...distractions and shadows...darkness...but at the end of the road light...and I wonder what verse I should add...and I think of course it should come from Luke...and so I include on the picture...one of the verses that speaks to me...
Peace to those who walk this road of life...Thinking of Lucas on his birthday...left us much too soon...
I finish what I started yesterday...how I love spring time...such JOY and miracles it seems...I had begun writing yesterday...
An awesome pi day...3.14...went with Lance to the cows...we discussed Kasey Jo waiting to have little Baby O and kind of cool if would be born on pi day...this year being 3.1415...ANYWAY...I love spending time with my son...though here for a short time...it is weaning time for the lambs and I hear them this morning...they are not pleased!
While feeding calves...we were checking on the milk cows...how close one was...well as we walked out around them...mama seemed a little more standoffish than normal...I am sure Lance was happy I had my camera to help speed us along (this would be a place for the sarcasm font to be entered)...those old nurse cows have such personality...we laughed as you can tell a milk cow...had it right out there with everybody!! I laughed at Lance telling his dad...he thought she was quite a ways off...not even bred...and then telling him she had it!
Yo MAMA!
And as Lance got closer...there it was cow Pi ;) Okay I thought a fitting name...I am sure the shepherd wishes he was a she...but adorable all the same...hiding there in the shelter. And I had posted a picture of the hidden treasure...still wet even...
cow Pi
And I had a friend say something this morning of being able to catch miraculous moments and so I feel I should give credit where credit is due...The Good Lord often provides such amazing gifts to us if we catch them...and I read in Jesus Calling by Sarah Young for the 15th and it just seems to go along with it...
"LISTEN TO THE LOVE SONG that I am continually singing to you. I take great delight in you...I rejoice over you with singing. The voices of the world a cacophony of chaos, pulling you this way and that. Don't listen to the those voices; challenge them with My Word. Learn to take minibreaks from the world, finding a place to be still in My Presence and listen to My voice. There is immense hidden treasure to be found through listening to Me. Though I pour out blessings upon you always, some of MY richest blessings have to be actively sought. I love to reveal Myself to you, and your seeking heart opens you up to receive more of My disclosure. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
"The LORD your God in your midst,
The Mighty One will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17
And part of this just makes me think of that little calf hiding...and so I had some words to another picture...
And I think of my friend Janelle who had shared a pic...and earlier had been asking for prayers for her daddy...one of those old cowboys that just makes you smile! And so I am thinking of her and her family...and may you have peace in these times...the other verse in this morning's reading...
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7
And so I continue on with my day...like I said got to ride along with my son...watched him walking across the way and of course snapped a pic...
Lance...my favorite son!
And I am taken back when he was little...wondering what he would be when he grew up...and I am proud of him and love to see glimpses of my little boy from time to time...I pray for his travels...and that FLIGHTS BE ON TIME! And I smile because as I write this portion I am watching to see...and his flight was a little delayed...but enjoy the sunshine...though I don't know if you could get a better day than yesterday right here at home!
I was listening to Aaron Watson sing Blue Bonnets and it just made me realize how precious our time is. He wrote this for his little girl and so I listening as I watched Lance sort lambs out the window for weaning...thinking of my friend Denise having her last Saturday working at Frontier...bittersweet...yet so much is. And there was something Aaron Watson wrote about Blue Bonnet...
And I pull the following from my journal...
An awesome pi day…3.14…went with Lance to cows…then took
pictures…listening to Blue Bonnets by Aaron Watson talked to Jo and enjoying the fruits of the spirit gifts received from her…just a good
day!
Days like this are
treasures…watching Lance out my kitchen window sorting lambs…like blue bonnets
in the spring we’re only here for a little while…thinking of Denise on her last
Saturday at Frontier and seenhow she
touched lives in her time there…pack light and love heavy…give it all your heart
and soul so in the end you won’t regret one thing.
Aaron Watson wrote Blue Bonnets for his daughter, Julia
Grace, who he lost…why do we say lost…I feel he knows right where she went…and
he wrote something that I relate to…in why I write of those I have lost…and I
cannot think of a harder thing than to lose a child but I loved his words…
Honestly, I am completely humbled by the love and support God has
surrounded me with, in the form of family, friends, and fans. So many of you
kept us in your prayers when we lost Julia, and now 3 1/2 years later, I am
absolutely honored to share her song with you, and with the world. My intent in
writing this song was not to create sadness, but rather to encourage you to
cherish life's precious moments with your loved ones that much more. I will
forever be thankful for the short amount of time that we had with Julia Grace.
And as her daddy, it makes me smile to see her song at #1 on the iTunes chart,
even if only for the day. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!
I so relate to what he says...my writing isn't to create sadness but rather to encourage you to cherish life's precious moments...
And as I write this I have Pandora on shuffle...Coldplay sings See You Soon...and it makes me think of another we lost too soon...but then it is followed by it's a Brand New Day...and think it would be a good one to put some of my pics too though these aren't mine...I let you listen all the same...and then Wishing by Sugarland comes on...and I realize how much how all kinds of music talks to us and reminded of reading this morning..."He will rejoice over you with singing...and I realize that He sings to us through all kinds of music...if we stop and listen...and I think how random my shuffle is as Bowie begins to sing Changes...and it is an old favorite..."Time may change me but I can't trace time" I always thought it should say Time may change me but I can't change time...and so off I go off on my bike...
And so I leave with a few pics of my day yesterday...just enjoying the spring time day...and I think of yesterday's Jesus Calling...
“DO NOT HESITATE TO RECEIVE JOY FROM ME, for I bestow it on
you abundantly.The more you rest in My
Presence, the more freely My blessings flow into you.In the Light of My Love, you are gradually
transformed from glory to glory.It is
through spending time with Me that you realizeyou wide and long and high and deep is My Love for you.
And Clapton sings me out with Before You Accuse Me...you see I think that is to all those who say YOU HAVEN'T GOT YOUR TAXES DONE!!! You know who you are...so I am off for that...HAPPY SPRING!!! James Taylor sings...Shower the people you love with love...hmmm
time to eat...
not as clear of the birds...but you know....
Excuse me...could you moooooove!
Look at those eyes!
If you seek Me...you will find Me...when you search with all your heart!
Taking a bath...
What is that green coming...
The Queen Sweetie!
A sunny lamb...framed...
Bo just digging it!
It's gonna be a bright bright bright sunshiney day!!!
You are gonna what!!! I want my mama!!!
much quieter here than later...always hard to be taken from their mom's!
Just waiting to have some kids!
Got your goat!
Just taking it all in...
I think this is saying too many pics....but I included a couple of the southdowns...
And then she said...
Newest Southdowns...sooo cute!!!! TWINS!
And I think of all the beauty around just for the looking...and Norah Jones sings...You Humble Me LORD...and I sometimes in such awe...of all that surrounds us...
And so I didn't get this finished earlier...and so while doing my taxes I was watching a PBS on John Denver...and it talked of him writing Annie's Song in like 10 minutes as he went up the ski lift...just looking at all the beauty and so when I go out to help the Shepherd...we are talking about what a beautiful day it is...and I said if I were John Denver...I would have written a song...he said oh you'll probably just write a blog...and so shepherd you fill up my fences....oh maybe I should go more original ;)
And I can't resist this one....my "country bumpkins"...having one of their meetings!
And so I stop...the shepherd having a baby...well not him personally...you know what I mean! Have a great week this week...and think of my son...WORKING! I think of my girls and hope they had a fun weekend...I have been blessed!
And so it seems to have been many sad blogs as of late...I really don't just sit and mourn all day...and so today I share JOY! You see over the weekend we had the Randolph family come by...you might have heard me talking of the couple who 4 years ago brought us clothes...nothing bonds you like when someone give you underwear and sweat pants...and then when you need to feed someone...well Wes I appreciated your sacrifice!
But I get back to JOY...you see sometimes there are just moments...moments that just make you smile...that just inspire you. Pam and Wes have four "littles" I think Pam calls them and one of which happens to be TWO today...Madi I think is the correct spelling of her name...but while dad and the two older siblings Kara and Gabe were out looking at picking their lambs...somehow the door got left open...before noticed one said Madi had escaped out the kitchen door...slid on her little fanny down the steps...and then she seen them!
She caught sight of the lambs and began to yell, "Oh Boy! Oh Boy!" As she ran as fast as her cute little legs would carry her...and until someone caught her she was in this place of JOY! I did happen to catch her later running with almost the same enthusiasm and so of course snapped a pic.
I love kids and kids with that little something something just make me smile...and so Happy Birthday Madi...and I share just a couple more pictures from the day and this little one who seems to have a contagious smile!...SEE...there you go...
Then she had on her daddy's shades and I couldn't choose...she thought he needed to give her a kiss but see look at that smile...
But I should include her siblings as well...one of which she was insistent on kissing as well...baby Liam...
And Liam seemed to like one other person...well besides his mom of course...which I kind of like her my ownself...
And these kids seemed to hang out by the goats...
But all that smiling...well it can be just down right exhausting...not to add in being TWO...so just sending a smile and a reminder to sometimes you just gotta see something and run at it with all you have and let out an OH BOY!!!! Happy Birthday Oh Boy...I think I have changed her name!
pm.jpg)
