Soybeans

The fields were dry enough by last Thursday morning to start planting soybeans. The air conditioning compressor went out in the tractor we use for planting on Saturday afternoon.  It was too late to find parts and a repairman.  On Monday afternoon, we were still waiting, but we kept on planting soybeans.  It was quite warm in the cab, but it would have been too dusty to open the windows.  So I just sweated.  I did get a little worried when I saw a buzzard (turkey vulture) circling around overhead, but he disappeared after a while.
We finished planting soybeans Tuesday afternoon, after 5 consecutive days (minus Sunday) of planting.  Wednesday morning we were able to get an old side dressing machine that nobody else likes using, so we commenced applying Nitrogen.
The first planted beans are starting to emerge.  Everything could use some rain.

This past Wednesday night we had the privilege of meeting half of Lena's (future daughter-in-law's) family.  What a blessing it is to feel so comfortable with people that we haven't met before.  So thankful for the common bond of faith and fellowship that makes this possible.  We are looking forward to being with the rest of the family this weekend.

 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
I Corinthians 1:9