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Good morning,

I got this precious email yesterday that made me stop and think. I love it when someone can encourage me to think different. It is so true, that I feel like I have been surrounded by such sadness at times, because so many marriages have been going through it these days. My sweet friend wrote me yesterday and said:

Thank you so much for sharing the story. That has to be more than a coincidence. Only God could bring all of that together. And please remember that there are many, many happy strong marriages out there. People tend to lose sight of the fact that we tend to talk more about things when they aren't going well and ask for prayer for them.

So true, so true. There are lots of wonderful marriages out there. I have gleaned from so many. I remember one time we had adopted a girl from the college we live by and she invited us to their summer cabin up in South Dakota. The boys were probably around 6,9 and 12. We drove to the cabin and got in a little late. They had these tiny little motorcycles and the boys thought they were in heaven. The other thing I remember was a bat was in the cabin. Yuk!!!!! The boys caught it with their daddy and I was a happy Momma! I remember the next morning we got up and out on the deck of the little cabin was a can of wild flowers for us. It was beautiful The lady that brought it name was TRESSA. I saved that name for years for when we had our own Tressa. Anyway,we got to go see Mount Rushmore. That was a site!!! Very fun time for our boys. When we left the cabin for home, we were invited to Sue's parents house. I was young in the Lord and as I have said before growing up at our dinner table was not usually a pleasant one. If you mix alcohol in the equation it isn't always a happy. Mrs. Heck was the most Godly and gracious lady. I sat and watched her every move. She loved her husband and you could see it. We had turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and vegetables (can't remember what kind, smile) for lunch after church. It was a feast. She said, that the reason she made a turkey was it was the easiest thing to make, because she just set it in the oven, took it out and cut the meat off the bone. EASY! I have remembered that and done the same thing many times. The other thing that stood out was during the meal Mr. Heck came home from church in his own car, because he had to be to church early. On his way home there was a family that was traveling and had a flat tire. They needed help. At that time we didn't have cell phones, but Mr. Heck just brought them home. This stranded family shared their table. I again learned something. That I should always be ready for anything the Lord wants to put in my day. The turkey went even further than what we thought. I watched her work in her kitchen, home and brought everything I learned back to my mine. I loved their table time. It just soaked it in as a young Mom. I hear from people, that they didn't have a good upbringing and that that is why they are the way they are. God always places people in our lives to learn from. We can change our homes for the better! There have been tons of ladies that the Lord has brought into my life to teach me HIS way! So sweet friend who wrote me yesterday, you are just another one that I can be thankful for. Thank You!!

So today, lets add on the wonderful strong marriages along with the hurting ones to pray for. We all needed each other!

If you have a story of a lady that has been in your life that has helped your marriage be a better one. Please write in my comments......please. We love stories here at Prairie Flower Farm. We can all be strengthened by each other. Also if you need prayer, please email me. I love you all and I truly mean it!!!!!!!

Have a sweet day and know I am thinking about YOU!

Momma, come here! Grammie come take this picture!

Nothing like little baby kittens in the house! We have enjoyed them so much over the years.

Hugs from the farm,