Pheasant

So much feathers!!!!

SO prettty.....    💞💕💞💕💓

Im just a standin here plucking pheasant feathers while listening to recordings of singing Loons!  

This is peaceful.

Beautiful fluff! 

Lil' hearts! 

Eye'm watchin' you!

This one looks like a cute & fluffy owl. Can you see it?

Such detail!

Washed rooster tail feathers....

Now ain't that just purty?! 

"Look at the birds of the air: 

they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, 

and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. 

Are you not of more value then they?"

~Matthew 6:26

What you don't see

🎶I waited for you, tonight. But you didn't show.

I needed you, tonight. I cried out with no reply. 

I can't feel you by my side. 

So I hold tight to what I know. You're here.

And I'm never alone. You're part of me🎶

He never made it home that night. 

She waited up, but to no avail.

He didn't realize the height, he didn't realize the cost. 

He took his last breath. 

He was hurting inside, trying to ignore the pain. 

Her eyes caught sight of him before he left. 

Never knowing it would be the last time her eyes touched his face.

She wished she'd done something....

anything. 

Maybe things had a chance for a different outcome. 

She'll kill herself with regret. 

He hugged and thanked her. 

The pain softly released as he remembered his sweet sister.

"Oh, if she were here" he would prefer.

Life can change quicker then a blink of an eye. And it can be hauntingly terrifying.

A numb shock that engulfs the body, mind and soul. 

A loss so deep, 

SO great. 

The pain is hauntingly devastating. 

His death leaves her with a hurt that feels impossible to overcome. 

Thoughts of him haunt her. 

His face..............

His laugh............................

Memories of him flood her and overwhelm her being. 

He sees his mistake. But its too late. 

Moments lost flash before his eyes. 

Memories live on as he remembers her.

To not live with regret is easier said then done. 

The hurt can be everlastingly engraved in the mind and thoughts can run wild with emotion.

She vows to make each moment count from now on.

"Lord, take hold of my heart. 

Tell me You're here. 

Show me You love me."

She has to let go. 

She has to move on. 

She will live every moment to its fullest and be thankful for what she has.

She can serve others. 

She can give herself. 

She can love with new meaning.

She can learn from her mistakes. 

She can have new adventures.

She will work hard and grow stronger.

Without him; 

She will hurt..........cry...................and remember.

He left a legacy.

He left a hole that will heal slowly.

Cherish Them

Dedicated to those you spend the majority of

your life around, your FAMILY.

🎶"Your gonna miss this, your gonna want this back"🎶

Are the lyrics that come to mind when I think about how little my time is spent with my family anymore. Life as a close knit family changes quite dramatically as the children grow up and begin making decisions for themselves. Jobs and driving enters this new stage in our life. 

It gets harder to schedule and make time for one another. There is more effort involved and invested.

Don't have any "wish ya woulda" thoughts as life takes its busy path.  

Put forth the effort, invest in the lasting moments. Take every chance to enjoy the company of your loved family member.

You have a job you say? 

Take the time off and spend it with them.

Its really that simple. 

Money making is never to replace precious time with the family. 

In fact, working too much and being too occupied with work can rip your family apart.

Do something fun, make memories, give hugs, say "i love you".

Make time for things that last.

You never know when could be your last memory with them.

"It's hard," you may say. God never said life would be easy.

That goes for making time for others as well. You may feel like your always the one setting a time of investment in their life or always the one pushing the "get togethers" 

Deep down, they appreciate it too. It may not show outwardly, but they will notice someone caring about them and eager to invest energy and time in their lives. 

Sometimes, all it takes is simply being a good listener and learning about whats important to them. Ask questions about what interests them and be genuine in your listening. 

Don't be a distracted listener!

Peoples attitudes tend to change when someone asks a kind question or gives a word of encouragement. Everyone has a personal story, interests and hobbies. 

Take the time to listen and learn from those who are taken for granted. 

Encourage those who work behind the scenes un-noticed and un-thanked. 

Learn your family's stories. For example, I love to hear how married couples met! 

Each story is so unique and special. 

Remember the little details from conversations with them and ask follow up questions in later discussions. You'd be amazed how happily surprised they are when you remember and care about those little things. 

Be affectionate. I hear people talk about their love languages. For some, it is physical touch. They feel loved when hugged, tapped, squeezed, kissed and held. 

This, however is no problem for me, haha, I LOVE hugs! 

Say, "I love you". I can't express enough how those three words can mean to your family. 

Don't say it flippantly or in disregard of the other person, but say it with feeling and devotion. They will pick out in your tone and posture if you are being sincere when you say so. 

You may think you know ALL there is to know about your family.....after all, you do live with them. But I promise you, ya don't. They will surprise you. 

To quote a song from George Strait, "There's a difference in living and living well."

Just living with your family is one thing. But, living well with your family takes true dedication and investment. And yields to happier & healthy families! 😃

tiny & faultless

Sleeping peacefully
there you are.
Almost perfect
your face from afar.

A hushed, soft bundle
so tiny, so innocent.
Precious little one
danger so imminent.

You capture so many hearts
your dainty hands and toes.
Priceless beauty
a touching moment froze.

From cradle, to mobile.
Life's first cry to a
heart wrenching goodbye.

Delicate and calm
They rip you from the womb.
Where you were knit....
now unable to bloom.

    They crush you
          They shame you
                No desire to claim you

Your inconvenient.
Your considered disgrace
Your a selfish throwaway
Your a memory they can't face

How can they take such a trusting soul?
When will they see this special one whole?

Written by Emmy Tolbert

September 2nd 2017

"Just as you do not know the path of the wind
and how bones are formed in the womb of
the pregnant woman, so you do not know the
activity of God who makes all things."
~Ecclesiates 11:5

Rest Day

Morning sunshine splashes down over the green pasture. 

I savor my footsteps as I call out each Jersey's name fondly. 

I breathe in the lilac fragrance wafting through the gentle breeze.

The whisper of the wind in the trees calms my soul.

Its Sunday, rest day.

The sun blazes on as the Lord's day progresses.

Relishing a scrumptious fellowship dinner at church and 

enjoying the jaunty ride back home. Jesting as we go.

The afternoon sounds are pleasant to the ear and cheerful to the soul.

Sounds taken for granted. How blessed it is I can hear!

The church raising its voice in song....

The chipper birds twittering back and forth....

A whoosh of fresh North Dakota air...

The rumble of quad's racing through the countryside...

The thunderous roar of a spooling diesel gives me happy chills....

Hens scratching for fat grubs & grains..letting loose their cackle of annoyance at a fellow hen for disturbing her peace & quiet....

The soft ripple of the lake water on the shore.....

A guitar playing softly.

Its Sunday.

Rest Day.

Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt though labor, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God.

~Exodus 20:8-10

Erased

To the ones with broken hearts, 

to the lonely inside, to the hurting we can only imagine.

To him, who steps up to take his father's place, to her, 

who can only dream of a mother's touch, to 

the young, left confused and pained.

To those who've experienced a loss so great no one could fathom, 

to them who still stand proudly, to those

left weeping.

To us, they leave an example.....

Of, 

bravery, hope, pride, love & great loss, freedom,

placing others higher than themselves, 

valiance, blood, hard work and courage.

Let us never forget.

Their memories, 

their legacy, 

their sacrifice.

Written for:

Memorial Day 2017

Simple and easy BONE BROTH for on-the-go families

You’ve probably heard how good bone broth is for you. 

The health benefits are HUGE and you know it would be a good idea, 

but you don’t really know how to start and a busy lifestyle prevent long tedious times in the kitchen.

I was in your position. I wanted to be healthy and drink bone broth on a regular basis.

I have a busy farm & school life too and need lots of energy! I heard bone broth would help.

I read that drinking it is good for your hair as it builds and grows healthier hair follicles 

with mighty collagen, amino acids & minerals!

Sooooo…...after observing someone else…….

I’ve figured out a real easy way to start drinking bone broth daily!

Simple.

Step 1- Pour desired amount of bone broth into a small saucepan 

and heat only until you see steam coming out of the pan.

Step 2- Season as desired. I like garlic granules and salt.

But you don’t have to be as boring as me, haha.

Step 3- Pour into a glass or a on-the-go thermos and enjoy on your drive to work or school!

Store the bone broth in fridge for daily use.

Skimming off the fat is optional for me.....I think it has a much more smooth & delicious taste with it. Plus, its a good fat and those are good for you!

YOU CAN DO IT!

Faithful Servants

He rises early every morning to faithfully milk eight cows.
He starts the morning off with some warm, delicious bone broth.
He is encouraged to know the health benefits of drinking it on a regular basis.

  Have you ever observed someone and been amazed at how they can be so faithfully committed to a goal, dream or business?

She teaches faithfully. She homeschools her children. It can be a exasperating process for her and very normal to get the "I don't know!" exclamation. Things are tight but you would never know it by her cheerful countenance. Her trust in God is admirable. The devil is striving to make her fail. Her faith in a God she cannot physically see renders the devil incapable of making things to hard to handle.

He studies. He has his nose in the Scriptures daily. Learning, growing, guiding. He finds deep intellectual conversation inspiring. He has a regular routine of devotions and leads his family in worship to the Lord.

She expands her horizons when she is challenged to cook differently then cultural norm. She is faithful to provide simple, delicious & healthy meals for her family. She runs out of ideas at times and gets discouraged, but you would never know it because of her thankfulness expressed in the food she serves.

   These are the people who can inspire those of us who desire to be faithful to something as well. Their influence in our life is powerful. We see how they stay committed, even when its hard, challenging or discouraging at times. They are by no means perfect but the gift of faithfulness has been given to them.

All of us can be faithful to something, but the true test comes when trials start. "Commitment  means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long AFTER the mood you said it in has left you."

What is something you want to be faithful to? What do you know God is calling you to do but hesitate because it is a big commitment?  Proverbs 16:3

"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established."

I want to encourage you to take that step of faith! If it is of God, you can rest assured He gives no bad gifts. Whether it be learning to budge your money, a healthy lifestyle change, an attitude change, new job, or a new adventure, with Christ all things are possible!

Now, if you've taken that step, I want you to know things will in no way, now become easier. "Things will get worse before they get better."

Generally, you have to work hard, endure pain and maybe even hate it before you begin to see the good in everything. 

And this would be where encouragement comes in. 

You see those faithful people on a regular basis, so find something to say to uplift them. You will never know how much they will appreciate being noticed for their hard efforts.  Proverbs 16:24

"Gracious words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body."

Milking with Peter

Cool, crisp morning at Bartlett Farms, Bottineau, ND

I wake up at 6 and head downstairs to start some coffee. 

I glance out the window at a beautiful lit sky, the sun is just beginning to rise.

I'm here for a couple weeks to do the milking while Peter takes a recharge vacation!

I began shadowing him last night for the evening milking and was a little intimidated by the many steps and procedures to milking 8 Jersey cows. (with some part Angus and Brown Swiss in there too)

But I believe this to be a great challenge and possibly be a way to get out of my comfort zone (cows have been a little scary to me due to their large size and some with attitude 😉)

Peter begins with cleaning & sterilizing the milking equipment and shows me how. I am learning to jump in quickly so to hopefully, catch on more quickly to the routine of things.

We then trudge down to the barn and I get things set up while Peter gets the 1st group of cows to milk. He made a handy step-by-step picture guide for the duties in the barn regarding the milking procedure. Hopefully, I don't forget any of the steps 😉

I am learning and trying to memorize each cow and her favorite stanchion in the milking parlor.

After finishing the 1st group, Peter leaves to haul the milk up to the milk room. While he's gone I try figuring out how my system will work for milking. I run each different procedure and step over in my mind trying to make sure I don't forget any important steps. 

When Peter gets back, he helps me finish up. Giving me tips and telling me what to do in whatever the case may be. I listen all the more intently because aside from some slight previous background with cows I don't know a thing about cows or cattle. 

The cold has awakened my reality of the harsh conditions the Bartletts have to work in and care for milk cows in the winter months. Life sure is not easy peasy in the winter!

Our breath, along with the cows comes out like a steam engine! Peter comments to me, "You can tell how cold it is by how far you can see your breath in the air!"

As we're in the milking parlor together Peter tells me, "I should write a book about artctic cow care."

"You should!" I tell him. What someone else could gain from his experience and wisdom when it comes to the daily routine of milking and caring for cows in the winter would be invaulable!

Its' mind boggling for sure, but amazing to know. Its been a goal of mine to learn and be confident in knowing how to care for and milk cows. I'm glad for this oppurtunity to do so. 

Eat Real, Eat Healthy! :) 

I'm lonely for summer;

For constant blue skies.

For sunshine.

For the smell of earth being turned over.

For the sound of a summer rain. 

My heart yearns for the glorious peaceful mornings basking in light.

My whole being longs to stand quietly in a pasture letting the warm breeze grasp at my loose hair strands. 

My hands miss holding life in a small, yet potential seed.

My eyes wait for the return of vibrant colors and magnificent sunsets.

My mind eagerly awaits the promise of deep thoughts while laying down in a grassy meadow gazing at the fluffy white clouds flit a crossed the sky. 

My nose longs for the sweet fragrance of blooming lilacs in the woods.

I miss the lake shore and the waves splashing on the rocks.

I miss capturing my brothers excitement over a seven pound Northern and spending beautiful days with family.

I miss talks that stretch beyond the setting sun and exposing a breathtaking starry sky.

I miss campfires and watching the mesmerizing flames shoot to and fro.

I miss the feeling of accomplishment after a long busy day of rewarding labor.

I miss the warm weather and the ability to run outside in a t-shirt without getting chilled to the bone.

I miss blue sky, reflecting off of the ocean. 

Lord, please grant your servant patience and contentment in this time....

the dead of winter. 

~memories~

Why do we have memories? 

Why do we remember some things, and yet not others?

Have you ever wished memories would cease to exist, that God would wipe your memory bank?

Do you ever look back on better times and wish they would return to the present?

"Say not, 'Why were the former days better then these?' 

For it is not from wisdom that you ask this."

~Ecclesiastes 7:10

Has there ever been a time when you get so low that you have no encouraging thoughts?

I have an annoying habit of overthinking. 

Only yesterday, I was rethinking/overthinking my past and the people I loved and lost. 

It's so easy to slip into this fantasy mode and allow sadness/regret to creep in.

But, not long after my mind wandered and my mood was disheartened, I was resolved to start thinking on whatever things are;

true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. (Philippians 4:8)

First off, what my mind was consumed with wasn't TRUE. 

It was past imaginations, fantasies, pretentious living, and discouragement.

Fellow believer, these things are not truth's and should not even be given the time of day nor use of our precious energy to think upon such superficial thoughts!

HONORABLE: 

My thoughts could hardly have been considered God-honoring. Not once, did I see His goodness or recognize His grace. Ye, I was consumed by selfishness. 

JUST:

Also defined as PROPER and LAWFUL. According to the 10 commandments my thought process was unhinged and had dislocated proper rules of thinking godly thoughts.

PURE:

Now, in this area I honestly admit struggle. 

In this world,  modesty is considered nil and you can so easily see the most disgraceful images in public stores, online, and TV (main reason why I don't watch TV).

Lust, pleasure in passion and sexual activity before marriage is sadly the "norm".

Impure thoughts are so easy to have because some may think, "well, I'm not actually doing anything." But go read Matthew 5:28 and you will be inherently wrong. I do also believe the opposite is true, aka, 'any woman who looks after a man with lustful intent has already commit adultery in her heart.' 

LOVELY:

I don't believe it's talking about only feminine and beautiful, girly things here, guys😉

Defined as MORALLY or SPIRITUALLY ATTRACTIVE and HIGHLY ENJOYABLE.

What thoughts bring you lasting satisfaction? 

What things do you enjoy doing for the Lord, that is worth spending your thought time on?

COMMENDABLE:

 I never had considered that thinking about someone with an angry, conceited, or discouraging mindset only makes it harder to actually treat them kindly, lovingly and with encouragement in real life.  Think upon things you wouldn't mind being broadcasted to the entire world!

And finally in conclusion of the verse, 

"If there is excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise think about these things."

If there are things that bring Christ Jesus glory think upon those.

If you struggle thinking pure, focus you mind on scripture.

If you have a rough time with sadness, loneliness and hurt in your past, defeat the devil with the overwhelming goodness of God! 

His greatness, His power, His love, His mercy, His grace and the list goes on! 

Feast your mind upon the Almighty and soon your struggle with painful memories will diminish. 

Relish the Lord's many blessings in your life. The good memories, the fantastic moments you wanted to last for eternity, the times a loved one prayed for you, a moment when everything changed as you accepted Christ as your Savior.

".......and take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."

~2 Corinthians 10:5

The power of observance

You find beauty in glorious majesties....

You see the pain in peoples eyes and experience joy at the sight of a blooming flower....

You know the meaning of a silent glance or a withering glare....

Your eyes are miraculous, intricate and far beyond amazing....

You see colors and watch sunshine splash the evening sky...

You glance longingly after those you love and stare passionately into the eyes of a lover....

You feel grief, express tears and anguish over a death....

You see the promise of new life in a birth, green grass and the cross....

You know the certainty of death in sin, failing health and leaves falling from the tree...

You look in amazement over the change of seasons and progression of time passing....

Your eyes are a blessings, yes so easily taken for granted

Eyes are powerful

Emotions like passion, hatred, love, hurt, strength and weakness can all be caught in a fleeting glance.

Eyes tell a story

You can establish an understanding of another party based on looks, stares and gazes.

You have a chosen color of the rainbow to set apart your eyes from another.

You see pain, sadness, mercy, tenderness, purity, hurt, joy, love, thoughtfulness and endurance.

......What would life be without the ability to observe?

It's 36 degrees outside!!!

Hey Ya'll-

It felt so warm doing chores today! I am loving it! 

A short video of morning chores in the chicken coop.

Daddy and Peter installed and started the heater in the coop a couple days ago! Its been alot warmer in there now and as soon as I rig up the lightening our odds for getting eggs will be greater! 

Rusty is a very energetic and outgoing dog. He's got to much energy, I tell ya.

 Homemade Chinese Lo Mein 

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 Monday, I went to the Comings to help, play games, go sledding, wash dishes and be goofy! 

ALL of the above were accomplished and it was a wonderful time!

That night gave great promise for a frosty morning 

and soooooooo.........

I joyously took these beautiful pictures Tuesday morning. 

 That night, after class, I set up the info table for Cru. 

I made smore's bars and typed up the "Local Churches" list. 

Afterwards, some girls and I went out for some fellowship and food! It's great encouragement to have to ability to hang out with girls and be around that spiritual example. 

(Amanda, with the glasses, Nicole, with the ballcap, Emily, with the gray shirt and myself)

 curly hair is so pretty! 

Prayer for healing for myself and family would be appreciated folks, sickness keeps rearing its ugly face. Being ill is taking its toll on the emotions and I struggle to be thankful and praise the Lord for my situation. Alas, my burden is not so heavy that He cannot carry it.

"The Lord preserves the simple;

when I was brought low, He saved me. Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you."

~Psalm 116:6 & 7

Proverbs 31 family? Above Rubies? Why my Mom is My best Friend?

Howdy Folks-

Do those titles make sense? I couldn't pick which fit best, so all of the above work! 

Read what I wrote this afternoon to get the jest of what I am referring to here! :) 

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Not only can the woman who bore you be a great Mom, but a best friend too.

Quite often my Dad relates to my Mom as a Proverb's 31 Woman. He praises her and uplifts her (Proverbs 31:28) I never hear him tear her down or lord over her.

She is wise and always learning something new.

She can tell when somethings wrong and she will listen as you talk. As well as hold you while you cry. Mom's truly are amazing beings. They can vary in personalities, appearances, colors, skills, and backgrounds. And yet, all share the common bond of an undefying love for their families. 

Far above rubies is my Mother to me. Her unfailing trust in the Lord and her prayer life are admirable. I am so privileged to have her incredible example in my life! 

Friends will come and go, but your kinda stuck with your family!

Parents can be your best friends. After all, God chose them for you and He does know best. 

Siblings will have a lasting impact on each other and forever share the memories of growing up together. And after living with them for how ever long, you began to have this annoying feature added to your life😆.....Knowing Them.

See, 

You can tell when they are sad, you see their moods, you know when to leave them alone....and when to comfort them. You know when you've said to much and hurt them, and yet,  know how to cheer them up again and make them laugh. You know when you haven't said enough "I love you's", you watch them grow up and reminisce together about the good ole' days. You cover for them, you see their mistakes, you stick by their side, your their biggest critic and greatest encourager.

You know how to push buttons and make them mad, how to say "I'm sorry, I was wrong" and neither party can keep from smiling when Mom makes you hug each other after asking for forgiveness. 

My father is such a character! He loves his children as the Father who first loved us sinners. He has the best interest at heart for me and he cares how I spend my time. He takes interest in and pushes me farther in my spiritual gifts. My Mom has said many a time how she couldn't do it without my Daddy's faithful presence, leadership, guidance and love for her. 

His convictions come straight from a life of faithful obedience to God's Word, praying and waiting on the Lord. He only cares about what Christ thinks of how he lives his life and takes the responsibility  of his family within the gates of heaven seriously. 

I fully trust and value his opinion and direction when the time comes for a spouse. Because he knows my worth, he will be sure that that man is worthy of me. But not before coming to a very clear understanding that that man is a strong godly believer and leader!

With all that said,

 I want to share my personal thoughts on how the godly family is to be.

I firmly believe God orchestrated the family as 

Husband (male) & Wife [(female) Genesis 2:18-24]

+a heritage of children (Psalms 127:3, Genesis 9:1) 

Husband, being the head and leader. Bread winner. (1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Timothy 5:8)

Wife, submissive to her husband. Helpmeet. (Genesis 3:16)

Children, obedient to parents, trained up in the way that they should go. (Proverbs 22:6)

God has been so gracious to me and has supremely blessed me beyond my wildest dreams!💙💘

Winter chills

Good Morning Ya'll-

Nice, crisp winter temps today! 

Needless to say I am missing summer, BIG TIME!

I went back through my pictures to remind myself how nice and green summertime is! These photo's were taken at my first farm internship about 20 miles from here. 

Chores are challenging with it so cold outside. I have to find a different plan for keeping the water thawed for the hens......its almost worthless to go and water them cause it literally freezes within the next hour 😞

I started classes this week! So far its been really nice and we've gone over a few songs that are new to me and one in particular called "Northern Lights" by the Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Its Latin words too which is certainly a change for me. But the song is super pretty! 

Here, you can listen to the song! 

We will have two concerts coming up to sing for, that's exciting! 

Writing papers, studying, being diligent to my commitments, discipline, practice, motivation, reading, singing, playing piano, chores, walking, late nights, eating well and dressing for the cold weather.

These are just a few of the things I find myself doing of late. Praise the Lord for helping me learn to be a better doer then a procrastinator! 

MY GOAL=

"Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy." ~Psalm 33:3

+

"The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion." ~Proverbs 28:1

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Egg in a hole, with buttery, crusty bread, avocado and crispy bacon! Delicious breakfast! 

 I'm making crispy almonds from Nourishing Traditions children'c cookbook. Soaking and dehydrating the almonds helps make them easier for the body to digest. 

I love crispy almonds with raisins as a good snack. You have your protein and a natural sweetener.

I took the training and passed the exam for applying for the MN Cottage Food license! I will check with my local court house to make sure I am within the county's laws and then send my registration in.So I can hopefully sell certain products from our home kitchen. 

I have been doing some doodling to figure out a logo to use on my products. And I am also looking into some online marketing tips from a few experienced friends. 

Snow is pretty!

How is everyone's winter going?

Please comment below if you enjoy reading my blog. I sure appreciate the encouragement!

Till He Comes,

Emmygirl

What's up!

Hey Ya'll!

How is life been for everyone?!  Is it cold for ya too? Temps were in the -5 degree range tonight.

Cold, black coffee! 😀 Just the way I like it! 

Chores included shoveling this morning. WE GOT SNOW! 

I also shoveled more snow up against the coop to keep it better insulated. 

Our cat likes being in with the chickens and the hens don't seem to mind having her around so she stays in the coop. Taking car of any mice issues we could incur. 

 Momma has been baking away this afternoon and made a plentiful days work of bread! Yay! Sandwiches! Its a delicious crusty bread too! Here is a link to the recipe!

http://theelliotthomestead.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Poster-23.pdf

So a new thing that happened in my life was starting college. Now technically, I am not a full time student. I am only taking one credit and applied as a non-degree student. But with the application comes getting alot of things set up for the new semester and taking advantage of what NDSCS in Wahpeton has to offer. My first class started today and I am really hoping/praying it helps me become more bold in my singing ability! I am taking concert choir.

Later this evening I attended CRU. It was nice to spend time with some like-minded people and mainly getting to know some girls 😄💗 Lord willing, it looks like some possibilities of ministry have opened up with that group and I eagerly await the Lord's direction on where He is taking me next!

I'm very excited to see how the Lord has been working on my life and working everything out for His glory! I am simply amazed at how He has allowed me to bless others with my gifts and to also provide the opportunity to do so! He always amazes me with His enduring love, faithfulness and guidance for my life. I serve an amazing Lord! I have so many blessings too.....not only is Christ allowing me to go to college but He also is providing for my every need so far and I know HE will continue to do so for His honor and glory in the future too.

BLESSINGS:

A running vehicle, money for various needs, a well working phone and laptop, the knowledge of logic, good Christian radio (Heaven 88.7) worship songs, a bible, cute journals, fun gel pens, water to drink, books to read, time to study, learning to better manage my time, a warm jacket, girlfriends, snow!, a home, sleep, prayer, mismatched socks, organized room, my family and a cozy bed. 

What are some of your blessings today?

Till He Comes, 

Emmygirl