Of Assorted Events

I can hardly believe we are knocking on the door of Autumn! My last post was about how I enjoyed our first spring in the country. How much more I am looking forward to the fall--my favorite time of year. I know spring is traditionally the time of new beginnings as God awakens His earth anew. But for me Fall has always seemed like the time for new things. One of those was marrying my husband 18 years ago on September 12. Everyone always says this so now it's a cliche, but I can hardly believe it's been 18 years. He is my best friend, my protector, my cheerleader, my teacher, my leader, my provider, and the one who holds my hand through it all. Sometimes I laugh and shake my head and ask God why He gave me to this man, we are so opposite. But I know it's because He has a plan and His plans are good. I didn't know it could be possible, but I love him more today than I did 18 years ago.

We've done so much this summer, here are some pics to fill you in on the highlights:
We took the carpet off the steps to uncover the original wood! Added numbers (you knew I would) and some pumpkins from the garden. Also took the carpet off the dining room (below) and painted the upper cabinets (hmmm, hope our landlord isn't reading this), but I won't tell you what color until I'm finished and can post some pics. This is authentic primitive country and I'm thrilled to be a part of it!
We added 110 more chicks. We will butcher the bulk of them this fall and keep some to brood next spring. The original hens will be butchered after these begin laying sometime in January/February. I had been praying since we moved that when God was ready for us to have a second car, He would give us a 4x4 truck that would be able to handle the snow. Well, He answered my prayer! It's a 1977 Chevy (with a 67 engine). Isn't it something? Thank you to those who provided and the gifted mechanic that helps us keep it running! And yes, that's a number six spray painted on the driver's door.FAQ. This September marks our first year in this house. Many of you have asked what our plans our now. We are not looking to buy anytime soon. Our current situation is an answer to prayer in so many ways, we feel we are exactly where God wants us. We don't know why, but it is not our desire to buy right now. We are now on a month to month lease and the owners have indicated that we can stay as long as we desire. So, until the Lord calls us elsewhere, we'll be here for the foreseeable future.