Weekend-Sam's b-day

Well Samuel had a b-day on Thursday. It was a different kind of celebration that we are used to. New traditions forming.

Dad- 2 Kings 22- Obey the Word of the Lord so that all will go well with you

Mom- Pslm:20:7Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God - I will face many challanges. The best thing that I can do is stay focused and NOT expect things to go my own way. When it looks like there is no way out, God always provides a way, as He is always faithful

oops haven't had the time to post in a few days

Well, Samuel's birthday was yesterday, it's hard to believe he's 11 already. We had an active day yesterday, we were on our way to Moberly, when we received a phone call to pick up one of the kids from school, due to behavior....again!

Dad- 2 Kings 23 We should always seek after the Lord in all we do

Mom- Act 3:1-10 God cherishes our heritage, of all that we have gone through. He needs all the junk that we have been through for our future. Grab a handful of faith, and be changed, like the crippled man. Don't allow the enemy to keep you stuck, get up and walk!

Chicken, Hogs and more chicken....

We recently canned and froze cooked chicken. Here I am again today, cooking about 40 pounds of chicken, cleaning it and putting it into freezer bags. I also have lots of broth, I think that I will have enough broth for an entire year. The men are butchering hogs again today. They received training yesterday and were amazed at how fast they had them skinned, gutted and hanged. They will be cutting and packaging today.

Today is going to be a fantastic day. OK, I just walked outside....grrr, it's freezing! Still gonna be a great day.

Dad- 2 Kings 24 God's Judgement of sin can have lasting effects

Mom-Acts 1:1-11 How am I walking? Am I walking in the reality that Jesus could return today? How are my actions, my words, and my thoughts? Am I in awe of Him? Oh Daddy God- Come quickly!


Chris-

Samuel-

Bethany-

Tymber-

Alicea-

Robert-

Monday, New week

Wow, hopefully this week will go much better then last week! I am excited about the new week, looking forward to growing and learning.
Today and tomorrow we will be butchering hogs, actually the men/boys will, from both sites. I am still to be light on my foot. I will be cooking tomorrow, I think.

Mom- John 21:15-23 Love is the motivating force in the entire life of faith.Only the love for Jesus must keep burning no matter what is going on around me. Love is everything. Lord flood me with your Love, so that I can love others the way you do. Help me to see and love through spiritual eyes.

Saturday

Well, life never goes the way we expect it to go. Sam, was able to go to the winter fest, in St. Louis, which was a last minute decision. It was strange to have our baby boy hanging with the middle school and high school kids. He arrived home at just about 3am. He couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had.

Today we are having some of the other families over for lunch. We are having grinders and chicken soup. Who knows what will happen, will we play games, chat or pray? I am expecting another adventurous day.

Speaking of adventurous- My devo's were awesome this morning.

Mom- John 21:7-14 Am I being one that just goes with the flow of those I hang with, I mean do I have the right church lingo and go with what others think is acceptable? Am I eager to run to Jesus and not care what others think? Am I like Peter in this passage...oh, it's Jesus, My Daddy, I have to go or will I lag behind in the boat and wait for the others? Do I have the attitude I don't care what others think, I am so eager to spend time with my Daddy. Hey, if you want to loaf and dilly dally and do things half heartily, go for it...but I'm diving in!

Dad- 2 Kings 25 Pick your battles carefully, as it might not be worth the fight

Friday

Ok...I want to know if we totally have a full moon?

Dad- 1 Chronicles 1- Everyone has a story to tell

Mom-John 21: 1-7 When I am antsy or can't seem to put my finger on it, do I fall back into past patterns or do I dive forward, and say, Oh it's the Lord and rest in His arms? I need to be still many times and rest, He is faithful to show and give revelation.

Thursday

Wow, what a day of flexibility yesterday, there was much going on here at the ranch. I am hopeful that today will bring positive changes....wait is there a FULL MOON? Ok, this day has not started out that great. Two kids have been acting up. Mix up with who was to do the driving, all the kids were 30 minutes late...phew, at least all of them are at school. I am hopeful that it will be a great afternoon.

Dad- 1 Chron 2- We all play a part in life

Mom- John 19:38-42 Where there is life there is hope, actually the truth is where there is death there is hope. The greatest hope is in what’s behind our deaths-bring our baggage to the cross & we will be resurrected-yes many times it comes with suffering, but through that suffering it produces a crop. Stay focused!

Chris- Matt 6:7-13 I don't always get what I want

Tymber- Phil 4:13 I can do ALL things if I look to God

Samuel- 1Pet 1:18-19 I can be redeemed with the blood of Christ. I can be redeemed everyday, that I need to do God's will and not mine. It's hard to do what God wants me to do.

Bethany-

Alicea- I need to think, don't talk when others are talking.

Wednesday- What a great day!

Ok, Todd and I were up until 3am, yup 3am! The good thing for me was that I was able to sleep until 12am, which gave me a bit of sleep. We have been in thought and prayer about all that is going on in the house.

Dad- 1 Chron 3- Even though we are blessed, we can still have issues


Mom- Josh 1:8-Do I go around complaining or do I speak life? Do I remind myself of God's promises? God will always come through, sometimes I might hinder things when I complain- I must STAND FIRM on HIS Word!

Chris- 2 Kings 4:4-7 If I believe in God or if I take the advice of someone who reads the Bible, they will guide me in the right direction.


Tymber-Proverbs 2:1-5 I learned that if I accept His word and store up His commands in my heart, I will get freer, it means that if I do that my boo boos will get better.

One of the kids cleaning cow poo poos, since he had stinkie attitude

Still working on catching up

Dad-1 Chron 4 No matter how bleek things seem we can still be blessed

Mom- Matt 26:36-46 Lord, oh I am calling out to you- my heart is so heavy with sadness for this child, actually for all the kids. Lord God, you must shake then and wake them from what they are doing- Oh, Daddy, I am weak- I know that you have your hand on these babies, Lord hurry, give them clarity, set them free, help them to change their perspectives.

Dad- 1 Chron 5- Seek God at all times

Mom- John 19:17-27 At the foot of the cross we will find that we are set apart from the rest. My servant, Rhonda, has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly Num 14:24