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 Yep. It's time for another blog post. And even though I knew it was coming, I'm late posting it anyway. Will I ever be on time? *sigh* 


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Our Crazy Year So Far

My hope was to have this prepped, ready to go by yesterday evening. Here's the rundown of what's been happening in our family since the turn of the new year. 

  • First week of January - husband gets laid off from most lucrative job he's ever had
  • Within days - oldest daughter is in her first major wreck (as a passenger and while far enough away from home we couldn't actually get there to be with her...thankfully, she and her friends were ok after some time had passed)
  • The next week - hitherto unplanned trip to visit with family who are close to where oldest daughter is staying so we can pick her up when she's ready to come home
  • the next week - pick up oldest daughter and head home the following day
  • First week of February - husband surrenders to the ministry
  • The very next morning - we learn husband's brother has passed away unexpectedly
  • Within the next week - make yet another hitherto unplanned trip to stay with husband's family for his brother's memorial service (still unreal, at this point, honestly)
  • During that week with family - drive oldest daughter back to her friend's place and drop her off there.
  • The next day - return home
  • Within three days - daughter is in her second major wreck and I have to wonder if the people in Tennessee really know how to drive...or is it just in that area where her friend lives? o.O (she and the driver have minor injuries compared to the other friend who was in the passenger seat up front)
Do you see how crazy life has been for us...and I think for the people who caused the two wrecks...and the family mourning a loved one's passing? And in the middle of all this coming and going on this crazy emotional roller coaster ride that is life, school must continue and life does go on. We do our best and press on. 

I'm already ready for spring and I eagerly eat up the warmer days we get during a typical Louisiana winter. As I'm typing this, I know many people in our area are out in the glorious sunshine, drunk out of their minds while they celebrate Mardi Gras. I'm super happy to stay home today, though. I am craving the peace and quiet, and it's no wonder.

Winter Fades, Time to Plant Seeds!

Yesterday, Ro and I planted the seeds that will hopefully grow to supply us with a wide variety of fruits and veggies, as well as some medicinal and edible flowers. I would love to create a self-sufficient farm with the property we have. Goodness knows there's enough room to do it. I doubt there are enough hands, though, and my dad, who is the resident green thumb, isn't getting any younger. He's passing on more and more of the gardening things to me...and my black thumbs...yes, multiple. 


We planted two kinds of tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumbers, chard, carrots, lettuce, nasturtium, chamomile, St. John's wort, squash, and pak choi. I'm praying that neither me nor the dirt gnats destroy the chances of these seeds sprouting and flourishing. 

Though it seems the light in our world gets dimmer as time passes on, my hope rests in the Mighty One of Israel. Wars and rumors of wars...I knew that was coming because I've read the Word and it's no secret what humankind does when they are put in positions of power, and given more money than they have sense. 

I won't let that dimming light discourage me. The light of G*d shines brightly in my heart and He's all my family and I need. 

May you be encouraged today. I have a quote for you from Edmund Burke...


A Breath of Hope

And now for a breath of hope from the Bible...

Photo is linked to the World Messianic Bible home page

Thanks for taking the time to read. We appreciate your prayers for our family as we heal and grow. We'll see you next month with an update. 

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