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It does go on. I am ashamed to note that it has been a long while since I got on here and shared. Last week was the local county fair week for the grandchildren, and that keeps everybody hopping, including grandparents. Wednesday last week was the whip popping contest, always a favorite around here. RG, our oldest grandson, won second place in his division, with some mighty strong popping!
We were pleased that the fair (finally) asked the children to play during the lull while they compile scores. The crowd loved it, and the children feed off the crowd, so they had a ball. Then, they were asked to play for the buyers’ dinner (the people who bid on the auctioned champion animals). The Lord has laid upon our hearts to use these opportunities to show the world His plan for families – happy, joyful, co-operative, productive families whose members love to be with one another, no matter what age they are.
So we were blessed when one of the big cattlemen in our county told the children he had been watching our family for a while, and he was impressed with what he was seeing. May the Lord continue to use these precious children as mighty arrows sent forth on His mission – changing the culture for His glory by creating a hunger and thirst in the hearts of people to see their families change.
My husband is a people person and has expressed interest in public office someday, but I have always preferred a nice, quiet life without fanfare and notice by the general public. Now, as the children find themselves somewhat in the public eye, it is my heart cry that they be reminded often of the admonition “ . . . be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear . . .” (I Peter 3:15) What a wonderful way to give an answer of the hope! The precious fruit that remains when multigenerational faithfulness plays itself out through the years. But oh how diligent we must be that it is always with meekness and fear, because this work is the Lord’s and is through no good thing which we have done. Thank you, Lord, for allowing us to be part of your great plan for families!
We were pleased that the fair (finally) asked the children to play during the lull while they compile scores. The crowd loved it, and the children feed off the crowd, so they had a ball. Then, they were asked to play for the buyers’ dinner (the people who bid on the auctioned champion animals). The Lord has laid upon our hearts to use these opportunities to show the world His plan for families – happy, joyful, co-operative, productive families whose members love to be with one another, no matter what age they are.
So we were blessed when one of the big cattlemen in our county told the children he had been watching our family for a while, and he was impressed with what he was seeing. May the Lord continue to use these precious children as mighty arrows sent forth on His mission – changing the culture for His glory by creating a hunger and thirst in the hearts of people to see their families change.
My husband is a people person and has expressed interest in public office someday, but I have always preferred a nice, quiet life without fanfare and notice by the general public. Now, as the children find themselves somewhat in the public eye, it is my heart cry that they be reminded often of the admonition “ . . . be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear . . .” (I Peter 3:15) What a wonderful way to give an answer of the hope! The precious fruit that remains when multigenerational faithfulness plays itself out through the years. But oh how diligent we must be that it is always with meekness and fear, because this work is the Lord’s and is through no good thing which we have done. Thank you, Lord, for allowing us to be part of your great plan for families!
4 comments:
I have been lurking on your site for a while now...but it's time to comment and let you know how much I enjoy your God honoring blog. Thank you for sharing your life and the lives of your family with us. I also live in the Tampa Bay area, and your blog brings me great joy. Perhaps one day I will have the pleasure to hear your grandchildren play, and to meet you. May the Lord richly bless you.
Lynne, thank you so much! I am honored that you continue to check in and receive a blessing. Please don't be a stranger.
Yes, life here in the country is truly good! The kids did a great job at the Youth Fair, and it seemed that even the other kids participating saw something good in the different life of our kids. Mind you, our kids are FAR from perfect, but the Lord has been so very gracious in our lives and in theirs. I thank the Lord for the many generations of faithful believers in our family. Hopefully, we can be a witness to others of the way a family should be, and encourage struggling families to walk closer to God.
Enjoying your notes Bonnie... Blessings! Tracey
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