Well we thought we were goin' to see baloons and confetti and streamers and hoop-la and stuff on our 100th anniversary...but alas twernt to be! But it was a great day just the same. It's just kinda a personal mile stone for us, and GREAT testimony to God's faithfulness. We left the stockyard a little late. We took the time to do an interview for the Hopkinsville (Hop-town one of the locals call it) paper this morning. A fine young man came out to do the interview. He was raised not far from our Michigan home. His name is Benjamin Joubert and he wanted prayer for future uncertainties for him and his family for the next 3-4 months.
We had some last minute visitors and picture taking goin' on after the team was harnessed and hitched. Bob took the opportunity to rub his bridle on Casey a couple of times and pull one ear out. He's been doing' the trick as long as I have known him. It's like he knows when I'm not paying attention to him. So finally I got the step stool out of the wagon and climbed up a couple of steps to adjust his top strap, again. And finally we were off.
This is one beutiful part of our country here in Kentucky. The rolling hills will awe you, and bring you even closer to God. We are off hwy 41 and jumped onto hwy 164. We want to scoot around Clarksville and Fort Cambell. So we will follow this west until we hit hwy 139 and go south again. Kinda nice to be on some small hwy's and back roads again. There was actually some time (when the wind wasn't gusting) when all you could hear was clip-clop of the horses feet. Been a while since we had a day like this. Nice day.
We started a new habit today. No matter how late we start we are unhitching the horses and giving them an hour to drink and eat along side the wagon. We really didn't have to today, since we only did 12-13 miles....but we thought it was important to start establishing the habit today. So the horses enjoyed their anniversary day too!
We made it to Peedee. We are at Rob and Christa's house. Great for the horses and us. And believe it or not...they are from Michigan too! That's twice in the same day!
When we got to our turn onto 164, we were passing the little minit mart on the corner and one young lady called out to come in and get a sandwich! So we did! Very reasonably priced, great food! Anybody close should check it out! By pass 68 & 164!
We met a few folks when we made the lunch stop (later, for the horses. Country Boy Store). One was Anthony Robinson. He stopped so the kids could come and see the horses! That's great cause they love to be seen :) His request is for his grangchildren and his wife, Paulette.
At the same stop we met Joe and Patricia Rogers. They would like prayer for their family and their extended family for health and strength. And sister, Janice Johnson, to stay strong!
When we stopped to ask about staying here tonight, we met Greg & Gill Watruba. They asked for prayer for their family.
Also, we met Margaret and Leavell Cheathan. Their prayer request is for the Lord to bless the new year coming in for everybody!
Rachel's mom needs prayer for her migraine and Rachel needs prayer for strength and health as she starts back to work.
Comments:
Rachel...got you & mom covered. And thank you!
Jones'...Thanks so much! We meet people everyday that either know you guys or have heard of you!
Anon...Thanks so much!
So now we'll have dinner and a rest and start again tomorrow! We are waiting for our friends from Michigan to head home from Memphis so we can hook up and see them for a minute! That will be soooo awesome!! We were tucked in so good when they went, they never even saw us! That kinda stunk, in reality!
So, God bless you all, sleep well, and good night!
Faith
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Day 99
First, thanks to all that commented on Casey's malady! She's all good. Whatever it was, it passed quickly and she's good!
Another great day for travel! 56 degrees!! That is probably the ONLY reason we left our safe haven from last night. Got to meet the Mayor this morning. Danny Lacy and he called his friend Anthony (the Monk) and we sat down and checked out maps for the best next step. Found a good way to go! So, even with the invitation to stay as long as we liked, it was time to head out into the day! Making hay while the sun is shining, so to speak. We did make it 16 miles today so.......
We had one HUGE hill along the way and they kids did it without a hitch! They are getting so good and so STRONG!
We met Margaret Johnson. She asked for prayer for her family and for the Terry family! She had passed us and came back to ask what we were doing. You know the rest :)
So, we got to the by pass around Hopkinsville and called Johnny to find out where we were going. He was already on his way toward us! Sure enough, within minutes they caught up to us! We were only about 2 miles from our stop. They lead us in and waited for us to get settled then took us to the Wood Shed for their famous B-B-Q. Or a grilled cheese and fries depending on how you look at it! The food was great and so was the company! We finally got to meet Johnny's wife, Cindy. Just as nice as him and Jason. Great folks! Thanks for all your help guys! Then we went for a drive to check the route we were going to take. Johnny agreed that the route we chose was a good one and we are actually almost to the road we picked. So, we are all set for the start up tomorrow! Almost to Tennessee!!!
Comments:
Bob...Thanks! Whatever it was, it passed quickly...Thank God. But still good advice for the memory bank.
Larry, Paula, Gina, & Mark...Thanks. She's all good again. Good to hear from you all again!!
Joan...Thanks for your prayers. She's better now
Crickette...Awesome you saw the comment! Prayers for your diabetes. Good luck finding the book!
Benjamine...I sent you an e mail
So, that was our day. Wind blown, tummies full, must be time for bed!
Godd night and God bless you all!
Faith
Another great day for travel! 56 degrees!! That is probably the ONLY reason we left our safe haven from last night. Got to meet the Mayor this morning. Danny Lacy and he called his friend Anthony (the Monk) and we sat down and checked out maps for the best next step. Found a good way to go! So, even with the invitation to stay as long as we liked, it was time to head out into the day! Making hay while the sun is shining, so to speak. We did make it 16 miles today so.......
We had one HUGE hill along the way and they kids did it without a hitch! They are getting so good and so STRONG!
We met Margaret Johnson. She asked for prayer for her family and for the Terry family! She had passed us and came back to ask what we were doing. You know the rest :)
So, we got to the by pass around Hopkinsville and called Johnny to find out where we were going. He was already on his way toward us! Sure enough, within minutes they caught up to us! We were only about 2 miles from our stop. They lead us in and waited for us to get settled then took us to the Wood Shed for their famous B-B-Q. Or a grilled cheese and fries depending on how you look at it! The food was great and so was the company! We finally got to meet Johnny's wife, Cindy. Just as nice as him and Jason. Great folks! Thanks for all your help guys! Then we went for a drive to check the route we were going to take. Johnny agreed that the route we chose was a good one and we are actually almost to the road we picked. So, we are all set for the start up tomorrow! Almost to Tennessee!!!
Comments:
Bob...Thanks! Whatever it was, it passed quickly...Thank God. But still good advice for the memory bank.
Larry, Paula, Gina, & Mark...Thanks. She's all good again. Good to hear from you all again!!
Joan...Thanks for your prayers. She's better now
Crickette...Awesome you saw the comment! Prayers for your diabetes. Good luck finding the book!
Benjamine...I sent you an e mail
So, that was our day. Wind blown, tummies full, must be time for bed!
Godd night and God bless you all!
Faith
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Day 98
Hi everbody! It was a beautiful day to travel in Kentucky! Sun shine and a little breeze. High in the (high) 40's. I got up early this morning...NO REALLY!!. Yeah-yeah I know must be a miracle! I went to bed early last night...actually the plan was to watch a DVD with Punkin, while laying in bed....great plan....I saw about 15 minutes of the movie. Chuckle-chuckle!! Hey it's the cold ( the crud) I tell ya! But I musta needed the sleep more than the entertainment.
So Bob & Casey were fed and watered, dogs fed and watered, and the 2 cups of coffee in the tank by 7:30. We were goin' to have a record early start. Johnny and Jason came by to take us to breakfast this morning (as they did yesterday THANKS!), but I already had a bowl of cereal down and I was primed to move. So I begged off of breakfast, but did accept a ride to get a 20 pounder of propane and scout out front a little. Crawford is about 10 miles, but I got my eye on a stop about 16 miles out.
We got back and said our good byes. Johnny has been a great help and great company along with his son Jason. They drive mules, and have built 7 or 8 wagons. They have really got it down pat at this point. I learned some great things from them and I'm sure we'll stay in touch when it comes time to make improvements (or the next wagon).
I got the team harnessed and hitched up and another visitor rolled in. So we chatted for a while and headed out. We drove over to one of the gas stations on the corner and added about 15 lbs of air to our plugged tire. I don't think it was loosin' air... I just don't think it got 50lbs when it was fixed. We pulled out of the gas station and started down the road and I knew something wasn't right. Bob was pullin' right and Casey was doin' whatever she wanted. I gave them a minute to see if they would settle, but to no avail, I knew something was wrong. So punkin got down and walked around to make sure everything was snapped and buckled. "Yup everything looks good" she says. So we try it again...same thing. I KNOW something is wrong. Then Punkin spotted it. I had the continous line on Caseys reigns on the inside instead of the outside. So she (Deb) got down and fixed it. Ahhhh that's better. I knew something was wrong.
Then it baffled me how I did that? It's not like I haven't had any practice...hmmmmm. Took me about a mile to figure it out. I always put the harnesses on from the right side. Did all that as usual....but I have started putting the reigns on at the side of the wagon. We don't have a step over type tongue so we each walk a horse up and Deb holds them while I hitch. I used to put their reigns on up there...but John and Jerry Jones showed me a better way to do it, on the side of the wagon. So when we step the up to get hitched all we have to do is switch the 2 inside reigns, unsnap off one horse and snap onto the other. Very cool stuff. Quick and easy. But I put Caseys reigns on wrong because I used to standing on the right side of the horse and doin' everything. And her being the left side horse.... does that make sense?? Well anyway suffice it to say that WILL NOT be happening again! Always learnin' something...The hard way of course. Nobody hurt...lesson well learned. Change the process...make adjustments!
It wasn't long down the road and we saw some folks pulled over and waiting for us. When we stopped, they said they had passed us and knew who we were from T.V. and needed prayer! How awesome is that?! So we prayed for them right away at the wagon side and promised to add their requests to this blog so all of us can pray for them as well. They were Dowll Parker, who needs a healing for his head and back, Linda Parker, who is a cancer survivor and is having a problem with her hip, and Anna Cotton is having heart problems. I'm sure we can all hold them up for complete healings and the Lord will take it from there!
Next we met Rita Fleming. She asks for prayer for her father's health.
At the same stop we met Doug Brow, he is very blessed.
And Mike Spears, who's father-in-law has cancer. He needs prayer.
At this stop, we watered the horses so we were there for a minute. Before we left, Rita came back! She had talked to her brother, Danny Lacy. He is the Mayor of Crofton and they invited us to stay the night (or as long as we need) at the park in town! Parks don't usually work out for us at this time of year as they are deserted and the water is off. BUT...Rita said we could plug in and if she remembered right there was a hydrant. Right on both accounts!! The mayor had Rita open the new building for us so that we could go in and use the bathroom and fresh water! Annnnnnd...it's warm in there! We are clean!
While we were setting up camp we met Richard Rogers and he went home and picked up Carly Crick so she could see the horses. Rita made some calls and was able to reach Terry and Jane Bowman, who brought us a couple of bales of hay. Terry is a retired coal miner. There are aLOT of coal mines here, meaning...LOTS of miners. Scary job from my point of view!
Jeana Crick and Amara Crick came to see the horses too!
We had a visit from Janice and Mike Gaulden. Janice saw us on Rita's facebook. They asked for prayer for Ashley Hanby who had a car accident on Christmas day. She's ok but only by miracle! Banged up bad, but making it! Praise God!
Janice and Mike also found us 6 more bales of hay for the trailer! Thank you so much!! We were low!
So as we were writing tonight...Casey got her feed and ate it right up. THEN...she walked away, got down on her front knees for a minute (like she was going to roll), got back up, stood with her back legs stretched way out in back of her (didn't pee), hung her head and laid her ears back and just stood there. Stomped her feet, walked in a circle, then just stood there again! I'm no vet and neither is Mark, but he came and got me to watch her with him to see the strange behavior. Between us, we decided that banamine won't hurt so she got a full tube of that, except the part that couldn't come out cause she bit the tube. Anybody that remembers can picture the face she made!! Her and that tongue ;) Seems to be acting like herself now but we'll definitely be watching her all night! Any suggestions out there? Ideas?
Comments:
Crickette...Awesome!! Thank you!
Cowboy Bob...Ah! Thanks so much brother! We will be seeing him tomorrow evening and we will SURELY tell him about this book!
That's all for today! Gonna try and get good sleep again. We'll check on Casey every wake up to be sure she stays ok, and we'll talk to ya tomorrow!
God bless and good night!
Faith
So Bob & Casey were fed and watered, dogs fed and watered, and the 2 cups of coffee in the tank by 7:30. We were goin' to have a record early start. Johnny and Jason came by to take us to breakfast this morning (as they did yesterday THANKS!), but I already had a bowl of cereal down and I was primed to move. So I begged off of breakfast, but did accept a ride to get a 20 pounder of propane and scout out front a little. Crawford is about 10 miles, but I got my eye on a stop about 16 miles out.
We got back and said our good byes. Johnny has been a great help and great company along with his son Jason. They drive mules, and have built 7 or 8 wagons. They have really got it down pat at this point. I learned some great things from them and I'm sure we'll stay in touch when it comes time to make improvements (or the next wagon).
I got the team harnessed and hitched up and another visitor rolled in. So we chatted for a while and headed out. We drove over to one of the gas stations on the corner and added about 15 lbs of air to our plugged tire. I don't think it was loosin' air... I just don't think it got 50lbs when it was fixed. We pulled out of the gas station and started down the road and I knew something wasn't right. Bob was pullin' right and Casey was doin' whatever she wanted. I gave them a minute to see if they would settle, but to no avail, I knew something was wrong. So punkin got down and walked around to make sure everything was snapped and buckled. "Yup everything looks good" she says. So we try it again...same thing. I KNOW something is wrong. Then Punkin spotted it. I had the continous line on Caseys reigns on the inside instead of the outside. So she (Deb) got down and fixed it. Ahhhh that's better. I knew something was wrong.
Then it baffled me how I did that? It's not like I haven't had any practice...hmmmmm. Took me about a mile to figure it out. I always put the harnesses on from the right side. Did all that as usual....but I have started putting the reigns on at the side of the wagon. We don't have a step over type tongue so we each walk a horse up and Deb holds them while I hitch. I used to put their reigns on up there...but John and Jerry Jones showed me a better way to do it, on the side of the wagon. So when we step the up to get hitched all we have to do is switch the 2 inside reigns, unsnap off one horse and snap onto the other. Very cool stuff. Quick and easy. But I put Caseys reigns on wrong because I used to standing on the right side of the horse and doin' everything. And her being the left side horse.... does that make sense?? Well anyway suffice it to say that WILL NOT be happening again! Always learnin' something...The hard way of course. Nobody hurt...lesson well learned. Change the process...make adjustments!
It wasn't long down the road and we saw some folks pulled over and waiting for us. When we stopped, they said they had passed us and knew who we were from T.V. and needed prayer! How awesome is that?! So we prayed for them right away at the wagon side and promised to add their requests to this blog so all of us can pray for them as well. They were Dowll Parker, who needs a healing for his head and back, Linda Parker, who is a cancer survivor and is having a problem with her hip, and Anna Cotton is having heart problems. I'm sure we can all hold them up for complete healings and the Lord will take it from there!
Next we met Rita Fleming. She asks for prayer for her father's health.
At the same stop we met Doug Brow, he is very blessed.
And Mike Spears, who's father-in-law has cancer. He needs prayer.
At this stop, we watered the horses so we were there for a minute. Before we left, Rita came back! She had talked to her brother, Danny Lacy. He is the Mayor of Crofton and they invited us to stay the night (or as long as we need) at the park in town! Parks don't usually work out for us at this time of year as they are deserted and the water is off. BUT...Rita said we could plug in and if she remembered right there was a hydrant. Right on both accounts!! The mayor had Rita open the new building for us so that we could go in and use the bathroom and fresh water! Annnnnnd...it's warm in there! We are clean!
While we were setting up camp we met Richard Rogers and he went home and picked up Carly Crick so she could see the horses. Rita made some calls and was able to reach Terry and Jane Bowman, who brought us a couple of bales of hay. Terry is a retired coal miner. There are aLOT of coal mines here, meaning...LOTS of miners. Scary job from my point of view!
Jeana Crick and Amara Crick came to see the horses too!
We had a visit from Janice and Mike Gaulden. Janice saw us on Rita's facebook. They asked for prayer for Ashley Hanby who had a car accident on Christmas day. She's ok but only by miracle! Banged up bad, but making it! Praise God!
Janice and Mike also found us 6 more bales of hay for the trailer! Thank you so much!! We were low!
So as we were writing tonight...Casey got her feed and ate it right up. THEN...she walked away, got down on her front knees for a minute (like she was going to roll), got back up, stood with her back legs stretched way out in back of her (didn't pee), hung her head and laid her ears back and just stood there. Stomped her feet, walked in a circle, then just stood there again! I'm no vet and neither is Mark, but he came and got me to watch her with him to see the strange behavior. Between us, we decided that banamine won't hurt so she got a full tube of that, except the part that couldn't come out cause she bit the tube. Anybody that remembers can picture the face she made!! Her and that tongue ;) Seems to be acting like herself now but we'll definitely be watching her all night! Any suggestions out there? Ideas?
Comments:
Crickette...Awesome!! Thank you!
Cowboy Bob...Ah! Thanks so much brother! We will be seeing him tomorrow evening and we will SURELY tell him about this book!
That's all for today! Gonna try and get good sleep again. We'll check on Casey every wake up to be sure she stays ok, and we'll talk to ya tomorrow!
God bless and good night!
Faith
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Day 97
Topic of the day...weather! One day of travel, then RAIN! And a little snow. The wind sure makes it feel colder than it should be! Everything is mud again and we're down for the day. We know that travel is not impossible in the rain, we also know that wet roads are the worst kind for the horses safety. For a LOT of reasons! Anyway, it sure doesn't hurt Bob's health to go slow for a while. So, all's good.
Started our day going to breakfast with Johnny and his son Jason. They drive mules. Jason drives his to church or wherever. He is in 6th grade!! Johnny and he take week long "journeys" when they can and love it!
We would like to put in a prayer request for Johnny. Johnny has diabetes. He hardly walks anymore because he has so much trouble with his legs. We would like to ask for prayer for his healing! He enjoys the good parts of life too much to be slowed down by the enemy's garbage. So, we would like to add him to the list. Thanks
And an unspoken prayer for Joel and Melinda while they figure out their next step.
And for our friends Bob & Tammy. The Lord knows their needs.
Comments:
J Wade...Thank you!
Shannon...Congratulations!! And thank you! That Dawsen is too cute! That's Jaime that is pregnant!!
Joan...AWESOME PRAISE REPORT!!!! Thank you.
Well, early night. Dinner, maybe movie, and sleep! Or better yet...dinner, sleep through movie and be done with it! We would like to take advantage of the no school busses and maybe get a little earlier start tomorrow. Heading into Amish country and that always seems to go well.
So God bless all of you! And good night!
Faith
Started our day going to breakfast with Johnny and his son Jason. They drive mules. Jason drives his to church or wherever. He is in 6th grade!! Johnny and he take week long "journeys" when they can and love it!
We would like to put in a prayer request for Johnny. Johnny has diabetes. He hardly walks anymore because he has so much trouble with his legs. We would like to ask for prayer for his healing! He enjoys the good parts of life too much to be slowed down by the enemy's garbage. So, we would like to add him to the list. Thanks
And an unspoken prayer for Joel and Melinda while they figure out their next step.
And for our friends Bob & Tammy. The Lord knows their needs.
Comments:
J Wade...Thank you!
Shannon...Congratulations!! And thank you! That Dawsen is too cute! That's Jaime that is pregnant!!
Joan...AWESOME PRAISE REPORT!!!! Thank you.
Well, early night. Dinner, maybe movie, and sleep! Or better yet...dinner, sleep through movie and be done with it! We would like to take advantage of the no school busses and maybe get a little earlier start tomorrow. Heading into Amish country and that always seems to go well.
So God bless all of you! And good night!
Faith
Monday, December 26, 2011
Day 96
Finally left Madisonville! We made it down to Nortonville, KY!
Pretty uneventful ride down 41, accept for the beautiful scenery! Until........the train!
As you Kentuckians probably know, the tracks run right next to the highway! We saw 2 along the way but we were able to time it so they got past us before we got close. We stopped to rest the ponies at 41 and 62 and here it came!!! Talk about 2 dancing horses!!!!!! Oh my goodness! Bob was backed all the way up. He was just about standing NEXT TO Mark! And it was a long one! FINALLY it passed. I tried to water them after all the excitement and Bob was so upset he wouldn't even drink. That poor guy :(
We did, however, meet plenty of great people along the way! That's the best part of this whole journey! Keeps us moving along!
We met Elizabeth, she would like prayer for her 2 daughters.
Curtis is very blessed but would like prayer for this country.
David Knight and his grand daughters, Addison & Calley, came to see us. They are also very blessed.
Matt Corbett and Thomas Sisk are both very blessed.
Rev. Chris Wilson stopped to take pictures and his prayer request is for the children, the sick, the lost and the needy.
Jeff Rhye asks for prayer for his daughters salvation
Johnny and Jason stopped. Jason is praying for better weather.
We met Bobbie, Laura, Austin, & Kyle Crook. Bobbie asks for God's direction. Laura is asking for God's will with her mothers dimensia. Austin asks for prayer for school.
Amber Dukes needs prayer for her dad.
James and Christina Sisk. We would like to pray for the continued success of Christina's business.
We also ask for prayer for Rachel's health. She really needs a healing!
The other day when we were penning up Bob and Casey, Bob saw a good bite of hay so he stopped dead in his tracks. Mark stopped with him. I saw them so I stopped. Casey was still sniffing the grass so she took one more step. Right on my toe. You know, the toe that is now broken? Yea, that's the one. How can one little toe hurt so bad? I thought I was just being a sissy because it wasn't even red or anything. Then this morning it was suddenly black! Thanks, girlfriend! Just a little whining for ya! I feel better now.
That's about it, I guess. Johnny helped us find this stopping spot and is coming in the morning for breakfast. That'll be great! got some hay coming too!
Comments:
J Wade...Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!
Marion...ALL awesome stuff. Sounds like you guys had an awesome day at church! And, thank you for prayers! Love you guys
Rachel...Thank you for your continued prayers. Stay well!
Jim Pearson...will do!
So, good night to all and God bless!
P.S. Got to talk to our son tonight! He is in the Army and stationed in NY. Happens to be with family in IL today. After 2 deployments, he struggles. We just thank the Lord he is home and we got a chance to talk!
Also, skyped with our daughter in Baltimore. She had a tubal reversal done last Christmas and called yesterday morning to tell us...they are pregnant!! Yay!
Faith
Pretty uneventful ride down 41, accept for the beautiful scenery! Until........the train!
As you Kentuckians probably know, the tracks run right next to the highway! We saw 2 along the way but we were able to time it so they got past us before we got close. We stopped to rest the ponies at 41 and 62 and here it came!!! Talk about 2 dancing horses!!!!!! Oh my goodness! Bob was backed all the way up. He was just about standing NEXT TO Mark! And it was a long one! FINALLY it passed. I tried to water them after all the excitement and Bob was so upset he wouldn't even drink. That poor guy :(
We did, however, meet plenty of great people along the way! That's the best part of this whole journey! Keeps us moving along!
We met Elizabeth, she would like prayer for her 2 daughters.
Curtis is very blessed but would like prayer for this country.
David Knight and his grand daughters, Addison & Calley, came to see us. They are also very blessed.
Matt Corbett and Thomas Sisk are both very blessed.
Rev. Chris Wilson stopped to take pictures and his prayer request is for the children, the sick, the lost and the needy.
Jeff Rhye asks for prayer for his daughters salvation
Johnny and Jason stopped. Jason is praying for better weather.
We met Bobbie, Laura, Austin, & Kyle Crook. Bobbie asks for God's direction. Laura is asking for God's will with her mothers dimensia. Austin asks for prayer for school.
Amber Dukes needs prayer for her dad.
James and Christina Sisk. We would like to pray for the continued success of Christina's business.
We also ask for prayer for Rachel's health. She really needs a healing!
The other day when we were penning up Bob and Casey, Bob saw a good bite of hay so he stopped dead in his tracks. Mark stopped with him. I saw them so I stopped. Casey was still sniffing the grass so she took one more step. Right on my toe. You know, the toe that is now broken? Yea, that's the one. How can one little toe hurt so bad? I thought I was just being a sissy because it wasn't even red or anything. Then this morning it was suddenly black! Thanks, girlfriend! Just a little whining for ya! I feel better now.
That's about it, I guess. Johnny helped us find this stopping spot and is coming in the morning for breakfast. That'll be great! got some hay coming too!
Comments:
J Wade...Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!
Marion...ALL awesome stuff. Sounds like you guys had an awesome day at church! And, thank you for prayers! Love you guys
Rachel...Thank you for your continued prayers. Stay well!
Jim Pearson...will do!
So, good night to all and God bless!
P.S. Got to talk to our son tonight! He is in the Army and stationed in NY. Happens to be with family in IL today. After 2 deployments, he struggles. We just thank the Lord he is home and we got a chance to talk!
Also, skyped with our daughter in Baltimore. She had a tubal reversal done last Christmas and called yesterday morning to tell us...they are pregnant!! Yay!
Faith
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Day 95
Merry Christmas everyone! We sure appreciate each and everyone of you. Takin' the time to read and write during your holiday time with family and friends, is no small thing. And Deb, I, Bob, Casey, Bear & Sugar Ray all are grateful!
We stayed put today. Bob & Casey would have probably been happier in 10-20 acres...but all things considered they are ok. The puppies had extra treats and Punkin is cookin' us up some great vittles. We are parked behind a church since last night. So we got to go in for a service today. The church is the Grace Warehouse an interdenominational church. I have a lotta cool things to comment on about this church which you folks are going to enjoy. In talking with the Pastor ( Gary Bennett ) he asked "what denomination church we attended at home?". We said we attended an assembly of God church and told him about our excellent church at home. We also said that we thought "denominations" were more like "divisions". And that if all the Christians of this world could unite in one voice praising God...I won't get on my soap box. But he replied that's why he named the church inter-denominational and not the typical non-denominational. I like that...it is inclusive, not exclusive.
The church has a huge youth program and we can see why. We got a small taste of it today when the pastor took us in a back room off the sanctuary where they had over turned drums, plastic and metal, and a whole bucket of drum sticks. A young persons dream I tell ya. We got a short concert by the Pastor and one other young man ( I apologize I don't remember his name) and suffice it to say COULD THEY GO! Not just noise...but great music and rhythms. This is a new and enthusiastic church with about 120 members. If you are church hunting and live in the area we would highly recommend it. We could feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit when we walked in. And were refreshed when we left. We are so grateful...we were blessed by our visit. His youth group also sent us out with some new tools...small bibles with just the new testament-psalms and proverbs. Pocket size.
We dewormed the horses today, and will do it again in a few weeks to make sure we got any eggs that hatched cuz we didn't get um killed in this treatment. Now that Bob is eatin' better we don't want anything standing in the way of his weight gain. Today was sunny and in the 50's. Woulda been a great travel day but we are still battlin' this crud (cold-flu-whatever). And desperately needed to just sit. So we called family and a few friends, and relaxed. Tomorrow we head down Hwy 41 towards Clarksville, TN. In fact we'll be on 41 till we leave Kentucky.
No new prayer requests except for young man we met in church. I do not remember his name...cuz I didn't write it down...I am sorry. But he lost his Dad a week ago and God knows who he is. Please keep him in your prayers. And if you could remember Deb and I in your prayers, that we are to shake this "crud" we sure would be grateful.
Our Christmas gift from our daughter and son-in-law...
Yay!!! Need LOTS of prayers. This one is high risk! But a blessing!!!
Comments:
Bob...that's EXACTLY where we're going! (79) Merry Christmas to you!
Joan...Merry Christmas to you! Thank you!
Marion...Merry Christmas our friends! Miss n love ya!
Terri...Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you!
Crickette...Merry Christmas! And thank you!
Larry & Paula...Merry Christmas! LOL! Tell Hailey thanks! Also, could you take a Merry Christmas to Gina & Mark for us? please? Thanks!
John & Judy...Merry Christmas!!
Rachel...Merry Christmas to you and your whole family! Thank you! Prayers that your friends situation is pulling together!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
God bless!
We stayed put today. Bob & Casey would have probably been happier in 10-20 acres...but all things considered they are ok. The puppies had extra treats and Punkin is cookin' us up some great vittles. We are parked behind a church since last night. So we got to go in for a service today. The church is the Grace Warehouse an interdenominational church. I have a lotta cool things to comment on about this church which you folks are going to enjoy. In talking with the Pastor ( Gary Bennett ) he asked "what denomination church we attended at home?". We said we attended an assembly of God church and told him about our excellent church at home. We also said that we thought "denominations" were more like "divisions". And that if all the Christians of this world could unite in one voice praising God...I won't get on my soap box. But he replied that's why he named the church inter-denominational and not the typical non-denominational. I like that...it is inclusive, not exclusive.
The church has a huge youth program and we can see why. We got a small taste of it today when the pastor took us in a back room off the sanctuary where they had over turned drums, plastic and metal, and a whole bucket of drum sticks. A young persons dream I tell ya. We got a short concert by the Pastor and one other young man ( I apologize I don't remember his name) and suffice it to say COULD THEY GO! Not just noise...but great music and rhythms. This is a new and enthusiastic church with about 120 members. If you are church hunting and live in the area we would highly recommend it. We could feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit when we walked in. And were refreshed when we left. We are so grateful...we were blessed by our visit. His youth group also sent us out with some new tools...small bibles with just the new testament-psalms and proverbs. Pocket size.
We dewormed the horses today, and will do it again in a few weeks to make sure we got any eggs that hatched cuz we didn't get um killed in this treatment. Now that Bob is eatin' better we don't want anything standing in the way of his weight gain. Today was sunny and in the 50's. Woulda been a great travel day but we are still battlin' this crud (cold-flu-whatever). And desperately needed to just sit. So we called family and a few friends, and relaxed. Tomorrow we head down Hwy 41 towards Clarksville, TN. In fact we'll be on 41 till we leave Kentucky.
No new prayer requests except for young man we met in church. I do not remember his name...cuz I didn't write it down...I am sorry. But he lost his Dad a week ago and God knows who he is. Please keep him in your prayers. And if you could remember Deb and I in your prayers, that we are to shake this "crud" we sure would be grateful.
Our Christmas gift from our daughter and son-in-law...
Comments:
Bob...that's EXACTLY where we're going! (79) Merry Christmas to you!
Joan...Merry Christmas to you! Thank you!
Marion...Merry Christmas our friends! Miss n love ya!
Terri...Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you!
Crickette...Merry Christmas! And thank you!
Larry & Paula...Merry Christmas! LOL! Tell Hailey thanks! Also, could you take a Merry Christmas to Gina & Mark for us? please? Thanks!
John & Judy...Merry Christmas!!
Rachel...Merry Christmas to you and your whole family! Thank you! Prayers that your friends situation is pulling together!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
God bless!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
DAY 94
Most of you will be reading this in the AM...So a Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you. Thank you for takin' the time out of your busy holidays to read this. Well we left the sancuary of the Allen's and headed out to cross Madisonville. As with most things it wasn't worth all the stress. Bob & Casey relaxed all the way through. Just amazin'...today was their calmest day in a long time. Good pace...just relaxed. Lotsa traffic...but it didn't phaze anyone.
The sun was shining and it was 52 degrees, thank you Lord, as we headed for Hwy 41. We caught it (41) a couple of lights into town and followed it out. We will be on the hwy all the way to Clarksville TN. Or shortly before. We really don't want to do that city! But we have a tentative route planned.
We had an abulance screamin' up behind us today in town. So I grabbed a little tighter reign and prepared for the worst. But when he got about 30 yards from us and directly behind us, he shut off the sirens and coasted around us. God bless those folks...if your readin' this thanks for the courtesy.
Well tomorrow is Christmas and the birth of our Lord. How thankful can one a person be on that day? Seems in my heart like just not enough. Imagine comin' down from heaven, I mean HEAVEN, to this earth. Leaving our Father and wonders and glories of paradise. Leaving a place so magnificant and holy all the souls spend their days singing praises to out God. To come to earth and die a horrible, dishonorable death for a people who would scourge and despise him. To know all that in advance and STILL come...that is LOVE. And I for one am so humbled...that he thought of me, loved me, and died for me, before I ever thought of him. truely thou art God...and truely you are love. Happy Birthday Jesus the Christ, our Lord & Savior.
We did meet lots of folks like we always do when we pass through a town! Here they are...
Wallace Wood would like prayer for his finances. He needs a car.
Teresa Duncan needs prayer for gout and diabetes.
Mildred Reynolds asks for prayer for all family conflicts, group homes, and nursing homes.
Raymond Swarringin for diabetes.
Josh Thompson asked for prayer for his family, his little girl, and his upcoming marriage. Lord bless that!
And Samantha for her depression.
Val Hogf prays for mankind itself!
Gerald Scott needs prayer for their finances. He has became another victim of this economy. A situation we can closely relate to. Have faith Mr. & Mrs. Scott. The Lord will truely care for ALL of your needs. We are your proof! Just let go and fall into His arms. The Scott's also blessed us and brought us lunch to go! Thank you
We met Jim Egbert and Arnie Boze.
Cheryl Ryan asks for prayer for her mom. She is unable to walk and after an incident, is failing. She never got over it. She is 89 years old.
Prayers for Betty Cox, who is ill.
And Darryl needs blessings for finding Pastor Gary and securing us a place for the night!
My friend Don...Merry Christmas Brother. I miss ya. May God bless you and yours on this very special day.
And with that...God bless and good night!
Faith
The sun was shining and it was 52 degrees, thank you Lord, as we headed for Hwy 41. We caught it (41) a couple of lights into town and followed it out. We will be on the hwy all the way to Clarksville TN. Or shortly before. We really don't want to do that city! But we have a tentative route planned.
We had an abulance screamin' up behind us today in town. So I grabbed a little tighter reign and prepared for the worst. But when he got about 30 yards from us and directly behind us, he shut off the sirens and coasted around us. God bless those folks...if your readin' this thanks for the courtesy.
Well tomorrow is Christmas and the birth of our Lord. How thankful can one a person be on that day? Seems in my heart like just not enough. Imagine comin' down from heaven, I mean HEAVEN, to this earth. Leaving our Father and wonders and glories of paradise. Leaving a place so magnificant and holy all the souls spend their days singing praises to out God. To come to earth and die a horrible, dishonorable death for a people who would scourge and despise him. To know all that in advance and STILL come...that is LOVE. And I for one am so humbled...that he thought of me, loved me, and died for me, before I ever thought of him. truely thou art God...and truely you are love. Happy Birthday Jesus the Christ, our Lord & Savior.
We did meet lots of folks like we always do when we pass through a town! Here they are...
Wallace Wood would like prayer for his finances. He needs a car.
Teresa Duncan needs prayer for gout and diabetes.
Mildred Reynolds asks for prayer for all family conflicts, group homes, and nursing homes.
Raymond Swarringin for diabetes.
Josh Thompson asked for prayer for his family, his little girl, and his upcoming marriage. Lord bless that!
And Samantha for her depression.
Val Hogf prays for mankind itself!
Gerald Scott needs prayer for their finances. He has became another victim of this economy. A situation we can closely relate to. Have faith Mr. & Mrs. Scott. The Lord will truely care for ALL of your needs. We are your proof! Just let go and fall into His arms. The Scott's also blessed us and brought us lunch to go! Thank you
We met Jim Egbert and Arnie Boze.
Cheryl Ryan asks for prayer for her mom. She is unable to walk and after an incident, is failing. She never got over it. She is 89 years old.
Prayers for Betty Cox, who is ill.
And Darryl needs blessings for finding Pastor Gary and securing us a place for the night!
My friend Don...Merry Christmas Brother. I miss ya. May God bless you and yours on this very special day.
And with that...God bless and good night!
Faith
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