Another New Addition

We had to say good bye to our faithful companion Sydney. He had been a great guard dog here on the farm for many years, and I guess it was just his time. We were so worried about who would be taking care of us, and we checked out some other dogs, but we're so partial to Australian Cattle Dogs. We've had this breed for sooooo many years, even raised a few litters in the past. We decided to go to the pound, and low and behold, there she was. A little 8 month old Red Heeler named Patsy. We decided to give her a try, brought her home, and she has just blended in perfectly. Thinks this place is her's now, so we feel safe again.

Ya'll help me welcome our newest family member.....Patsy :)

Better Late Than Never

I got tagged by my dear sweet friend Cora, oh, a few weeks ago. And just now gettin' around to responding. Please forgive me Cora. I've had soooo much going on, and I really miss my "bloggin'". I'll try to post some things I don't think ya'll know about me. Here goes:

1. I was an aerobics instructor for years. Taught both women and a co-ed class at my job, kinda like a corporate fitness program.....please keep in mind, this was back in the 80's. Even dabbled in bodybuilding, and was invited to compete in a couples competition, but just couldn't do it. There was too many steroids being used, and I couldn't be a part of that.

2. My husband Jackie and I started a youth praise band at our church a few years ago, and had a big "Jammin' For Jesus" concert. Not braggin, but we absolutely PACKED that place. It was one of the most rewarding things the Lord has ever blessed me with.

3. I took engineering classes while I was a Senior Buyer at a machine gun manufacturing plant. Thought I might want to do that, but decided it wasn't for me. I just continued as a buyer for 12 years. Then moved on....

4. Worked with the local county Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission for a few years. It's funny how God puts things together to prepare you for trials to come. I still use the knowledge I acquired in this job today to help those that God puts in my path who struggle in this area.

5. I've actually had a hand in breaking horses a few years ago. Not that I was that good, only that (at that time) I was so tiny, I could just hang on for dear life whenever they would put me on these crazy animals.

So you see, I guess I'm a jack of all trades, but a master of none!! Never stayed on one thing long enough to actually make a career of anything. But that's OK. I know that's how HE wanted it :)

Oh yeah, ya'll check out my friend Cora's blog:

Keep 'em In Ya'll's Prayers

Remember these two brave young men in ya'll's prayers. Thanks again Joey and Donny. Joey, we'll see you soon....and we'll be ready to DJ the homecomin' party at the new "Tim's" :)