Trips

I was supposed to work the 6:00 shift at the Mennonite Relief Sale last night, but I didn't get in from a busy day of work until 6:45, so I didn't make it to Bloomington. My wife brought home the traditional homemade donuts for my Saturday morning breakfast, so all was not lost. I did miss out on Uncle Bob's ice cream.
The cold weather moved back in today, after several days of warmth and sun. Snow is predicted, but so far just some rain and ice.
Yesterday, Son #1 left for Gridley/Lamont for an invite-a-guest weekend. He had spent the previous evening building an imposing looking potato gun from plans he found on the Internet. Son#2 left with the U of I young group for their spring break work team trip to Reynosa, Mexico. Everyone is a little worried about the instability down there right now because of the border drug wars going on. The group (and parents) would appreciate prayers.
Daughter #1 stopped by today to pick up some dead cow for their freezer. We bought a side of beef from "Barn Again Beef" to add to the pork and venison in our freezer.
A very tired but very excited Daughter #2 just got back from her spring break World Relief work team trip to Bastrop, Texas. She spent the week rebuilding wildfire damaged homes, learning all kinds of new skills ( tiling ,grouting, painting, caulking, etc.). Unfortunately she would like to try some of them out in our house. I think that there are a lot of people in Texas that found out she isn't as quiet and refined as they thought! She brought home lots of funny stories and dirty laundry. It sure was a quiet week while she was gone (and the house stayed clean).
Its getting harder for this old farmer to keep track of where everyone is and what all is happening around here these days. But life is still good and we are still blessed.

The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
Ruth 2:12