The Day

Hello All,
Well today was "the day", the grand slam, the icing on the cake, the cat's meow...and the sayings continue.  However to explain, today was the day that the first "bit" of concrete was poured for the Gestation Barn!  Woohoo!!!  *Do a little happy dance!*  Everything went smoothly.  (Heehee, pun.)  : )  They started pouring at 8:00am and were finished a little before 4:00pm.  Around 57 trucks delivered 570 yards of concrete.  Wow!  There's definitely no going back now, that is unless we want to change and build a very large roller skating rink.  Hmmm...not a bad idea really, however the smell from the hog barns next door might be a deterrent for business.  Well I guess we're stuck building a Gestation Barn then.

Through this entire process it has been amazing to see the hand of God at work.  Where once there was a swamp, now there is a very large concrete pad.  Now some might not consider that much of a feat, but that depends entirely upon your point of view.  Isn't that how God starts any project though?  When He begins work on a sinner the world doesn't see much, but in God's perspective He sees His child as they will be.  The world only sees the transition slowly over time, but He always sees the end result.  As Handsome and I begin this project you may only see a concrete pad, but we see a Barn!  Watch out for those concrete pads in your life, one day you may run into a barn.  : )

Love,

The Adventurous Farm Wife

Proverbs 31

Good Morning All!
Yesterday Handsome gave me the most wonderful thing, he gave me a day to clean the house!!!  I absolutely love and enjoy cleaning.  I never feel more accomplished than when the floors have been vacuumed and mopped, the sinks sparkling, the kitchen spotless, and the living room without clutter.  Ahhh...life is good!  : )  I haven't always been this way and I think my mother, God bless her, was really holding her breath for awhile hoping that I would grow out of that stage, I did.  I think when I was about 13 or 14 I read Proverbs 31:10-31 for the first time.  I remember just being in awe of this woman that God describes and in my heart decided that was who I wanted be.  Thank you Lord, that I had parents that encouraged this and helped me when I was anything but that woman.

Every time I read through it I become even more energized to be that wife for my husband, because more than anything I want to hear when I get to heaven, "Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all."  I want my Lord to see a woman that both fears Him and loves Him enough to give of all of her abilities every day not just the days she feels like it.  If you haven't read through this portion of scripture lately, I encourage you to do so.  It is one of the places in scripture that God really lays out what He wants to see in the beautiful women He has created.

Beautiful Women that fear the Lord!  

Warning: This is not for the faint of heart, but choosing to follow the Lord isn't either.  Choose wisely this day who you will be.

 Love ya,

The Adventurous Farm Wife

Preparation

Dear Friends and Family!
I am so excited!  Less than two weeks from today friends and family are going to start arriving at Handsome and I's home!!!  I have been looking forward to this since May.  All summer long I've been preparing for it by canning and freezing yummy goodness, and now Handsome and I are preparing our house making sure that it is ready for lots of people.  A side note: Online Auctions are great!!!  We have found that Minnesota seems to have an abundance of them.  You can find all sorts of things fairly close by and get really good deals.  We managed to get this leather sectional for $135.  The only downside to this buy is that it came from the house of a long haired cat.  This meant me cleaning for half a day so that Handsome doesn't immediately tear up and start sneezing upon entering the house.  It should be noted I have an extreme dislike for cats!  They are filthy, vile animals and if you disagree try cleaning up cat urine then you might have an understanding for my dislike.

Room for People to Sit...Check

However in spite of my frustrations with one of God's creation I am having a ton of fun getting ready for guests!!!  I can't help but see the resemblance to what our Heavenly Father is doing for us and He's been preparing for a lot longer than me.  Just like me He can't wait to see His loved ones and He longs to spend time in fellowship face-to-face with us.  He wants to create a place where we can just relax and enjoy being with Him.  How cool is that?!?  God is so great in showing me in every day events and happenings His joy's and His love!  I can't help but get excited for the day in which I get to see the place He is creating for you and I!  Until then I'm going to be smiling as I prepare for my guests!!!  : )

Love,

The Adventurous Farm Wife

P.S. Today Handsome and I have been married for 6 months!!!  I'm so blessed to have found such a wonderful husband!

It's November!!!!

Hello All,
It's November!!!!  *Doing a little dance*  I love November!  It is the greatest month in my humble opinion!
Number 1: It's this beautiful lady's birthday today!

She's amazing, I love her, and feel so blessed to have her in my life!  Happy Birthday Mom D!
Number 2: The lady in the midst of her loved ones also has a birthday in November.

She is missed a lot, but it is a great reminder that we were not created to stay on earth forever.  I look forward to seeing her again someday.
Number 3:  Thanksgiving!!!!!  Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, it ranks right up there with Easter and Christmas.  This year I'm especially excited because a bunch of our friends from Kansas are coming up along with my parents and SISTER to our house!  *Jumping up and down*  It is going to be so much fun!!!!  Can't wait to see them all!
Number 4: Okay fine, its also my birthday!  This year it is going to be 11-11-11, how cool is that?!?  I'm not the only one that thinks it is cool, there was a whole book written about it.

See?!?  I told you so!  : )  It also happens to be Veteran's Day!  God Bless America and our troops!  I'm so thankful for all our troops do to keep us safe!
I hope you all enjoy the beginning of November at least half as much as I do!

Love ya,

The Adventurous Farm Wife