For those of you who don't know, we moved. We are no longer citizens of Throckmorton, Texas. We are now proud members of the Elbert (or what we call "Thelbert) community. (we call it Thelbert because we are between Throckmorton and Elbert.)
We bought a place out in the country.... way... out in the country. We are 13 miles from Throckmorton. This place, this home, this area that is OUR's is amazing. It feels like us and for the first time we feel at peace with where God has lead us. We have horses, cats, chickens, and one guinea. I'm sure we will add to our little farm very soon. Baylee needs a couple of dogs and she says she wants a goat. (ah hum... Lindy, you are totally responsible for that!)
Our daughters will get to grow up knowing what it is like doing real chores and hopefully their dad will get to see a grow yard full of cattle and his little girls helping him operate it.
It has been so wonderful to see God's hand in every aspect of our lives. Complete Faith in Him is so fulfilling. Complete surrender is even better. I have to tell you this little piece of Earth did come with a price tag. One of more than just monetary value. The purchase of this place meant the departure of our very dear friends, The Sharon Family. They moved back "home" to Colorado.
It has taken some time and lots of prayer, but I have found comfort in two things:
1.) Scripture
2.) I get to see little glimpses of them in our home
Yesterday was special. Yesterday Baylee and her Dad shared a very special "first."
You see, Baylee's "Uncle Jed" gave her one of his favorite old horses.... Alpo. Baylee has wanted a horse so badly since we told her we were moving to the "country." Last weekend Jed delivered Alpo and Baylee has been over the moon.
Yesterday, to spite the 110 degree heat wave, Byron saddled Alpo and we skipped evening services at the Church to spend some quality family time together.
I had to sneak around to get some candid shots... if she had seen me it would have ruined the whole experience.
She was telling Byron something about Alpo's head... not too sure, but she thought it was serious.
Learning to lead Alpo
How can one little girl be so overwhelmingly amazing?
This picture warms my heart. I can't tell you the many thanks I sent up to God after watching this scene unfold. Precious, just precious.Baylee normally says the blessing around our dinner table. Last night was no different. She prayed and said, Amen. Very suddenly she said, "Oh, wait... I forgot something." So we all joined hands and she added this:
"God, thank you so much for Uncle Jed giving me Alpo." Amen.
Uncle Jed, you will never know how happy you made this blond haired blue eyed little girl.
