Our 10 year old just informed us that his favorite hobby is bedding the livestock.

Our tractor is back from the tractor doctor, we sure missed it when it was -68 wind-chill but will appreciate it if we get more snow. It basically had an overhaul.

Quote of the Day

“Think well. Speak well. Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven.”–St. Camillus

Today’s Meditation:

“Jesus will turn your sorrow into joy. One can only imagine the shock and bewilderment the Apostles felt when the Lord told them he must go away. Though they could not understand it at the time, his departure was for their benefit. The same is true of the unexpected setbacks and tragedies we experience in this life . . . When I consider the times when I have been confounded by events that seemed so contrary to what I thought God wanted for me, I should be mindful that they were permitted by the Lord’s inscrutable providence for my own good, as difficult as that might be to fathom.”—Patrick Madrid, p. 251

Due to our Baby needing medical attention, she and I were away from home for a few days.  Andrew, the children, and Grandpa did a great job holding down the fort and making sure life went on smoothly.

6 month and 4 year old pictures. Andrew and I are blessed beyond measure!