I Have A Choice

Hello Sweet Ladies:

First off........thank you for the encouragement and comments that you sent yesterday.........you never know just what they will mean to the blogger you have written to at the end of the day. I am sure some of you have awaken and the morning just feels a little heavy. I try to always just commit my day to the Lord and ask if He could just lift off what ever it is that seems to be bothering. I did. I was on my face asking and also asking Him to meet all of your needs. I know I don't know all of you personally but I know He does. The day was going to get very interesting.......

If you remember I had heard the song and the words really ministered to me. I asked the Lord that your day be filled and overflowing with HIS PRESENCE. Well I was going to need it also. We came home from church and there were killed chickens and two ducks all over our farm. It was horrible. We have had this before just not so many at one time. When you live on a farm dogs come..............we know probably what happened.....but can not prove it. Most farmers read the ground.....meaning they look for foot prints... tracks.....tire tracks on the lane and such. We found paw prints. Large........ the dogs have been before. Almost killed our daughters dog........killed our family cat.........and 6 other chickens and came back and finished off some ducks......that was the last time. This time it was all but two of my little teenage chickens. About 25......the ones that Little Miss Fluff, Mrs. Americana and Little Red.........had hatched........the dogs also killed Little Miss Fluff and Mrs. Americana. They also killed my polish Momma and Daddy. The ones I have shown you with the fluff on the top. Also lots of my older chickens. They didn't get in the big coop. The killed Mrs. Puddle Duck and one of her babies. It was horrible. They were everywhere. As you know I am a little sentimental about my animals. I guess when you live on a farm........you are pretty attached to your animals. I am not one to go doing a lot of visiting.......time is just to busy when you are raising your food for the winter and working just to keep things going. Anyway..........God used what happened yesterday. My daughters went into high gear to protect and love on their Momma. They showed such compassion. The boys came out because one of the Momma Cows is still having problems and they were so precious also. Mr. Phil and the girls took care of the war zone. It was so ugly and they spared me from having to take care of things.......that is love! I called the family that I thought who's dogs came over........ I won't go into it......but I will have to deal with it. I have a choice..........to be bitter.........or leave it with the Lord..........I am doing my best.........to not get bitter...........I have precious daughters that are watching how I handle this.........bitterness in itself is a very destructive war zone. When I went to bed the thoughts started attacking my mind....... I had a choice again.........I know the thoughts will come.......but I refuse to let them take root in my heart...........I have been there......it is not a pretty place to be. God will meet me..........He will give the victory.............last night I got an unexpected call from a my blog friend Sherry.............she said it was a real battle for her to even get through to me on the phone. She asked her husband to pray because every time she dialed my number it was getting messed up. That is so precious of her to not have given up. When she finally got through to me she found out why she was to call. She filled my heart with the truth of the Word. It was a precious time.........right when I needed it. I am sure you all know of times that has happened to you.

All together about 30 or do chickens are dead. YUK! Such a waste. They were going to be my new laying chickens for spring. I can start over. Maybe will have to get a new incubator. That is a good idea......now that I think about it. It's not to late. Just the sound of new baby chicks is maybe what would make this Farm Girl happy! Smile.

So all the things I wrote in the post yesterday.............still the same.......because Christ doesn't change just because of our circumstances............He is a Rock..........one that we can stand on.........I will do my best as I trust HIM. Thank you for listening to my ramblings.

On Saturday Mr. Phil and I were in charge of our new little baby kitten.........the girls were going to be gone all day at the State Fair. You would have thought that we had a real baby.We had to go down to a friends to work on parts of the fence and yes..........little Miss Sophie had to come. It was a total riot.

We gathered all the important things.............

Sophies, little box that she sleeps in.......Sophie.........bottle...........formula..........and diaper wipes.

Linda's......... Sentbug and smellin stuff..........2 bags with craftin stuff to work on as Mr. Phil drove.We had to take her into Tractor Supply.........which was a hit for her. The truck is old and doesn't have an air conditioner and it was hot on Saturday. She made our day as funny as that might seem. Nothing like a dependent little kitten.......makes you feel like the MOM! I took some pictures..........thought all you kitten lovers would like.

Sophie looking sweet! She was liking her lips. Cutie cute!

Sophie sleepin! She was so funny.... she would stretch all out.

Sophie really sleeping!

Hope this ends on a happy note. I know all of you have your stories and I read them on your blogs. I don't have the time like I used to get over and read all..........but I do try to visit.

This week we have to be at work at 6:30. It will be an adjustment. We then will work up to 6:00. Ugh! Smiling.........right!

Also today inspectors are coming. That is a little scary! Thank you for the prayers.

I woke up to this email from my friend Sherry. Thought it was worth writing. You will be blessed.

"God the Father has us in His hand - carrying us day and night. No harm can come to us unless
He Himself permits it. He loves us and know what is best for us. Comforting isn't it!"

Yes my Sherry it is.

Love and hugs from the Farm to your HOME!