Wheat Harvest

I went down to visit Phil a couple weekends ago.  Each time we visit, I learn a little more about his life and a little more about life and survival in the prison system.  The guards were pleasant and even a little accommodating to us this time.  Those who are in prison and striving to be Christian really need our prayers.

I spent a day volunteering at Oakwood Estates (group home) one day last week.  We were gutting one wing that will be totally remodeled.  We ripped out carpeting, pad, tack strips, drywall, studs, ceilings, electrical, and plumbing.  Then hauled it all out to a large dumpster.  Needless to say, I was feeling my age when I got out of bed the next morning!

We tried harvesting wheat last week, but the stems were cutting tough, and the moisture was still a little high.  A quarter inch of rain over the weekend followed by extreme humidity kept us out of the field until Wednesday afternoon. With sunshine and a breeze, it worked real well, so we were able to finish by Thursday afternoon.  Cousin Lee came Thursday afternoon also, and round baled the straw for us.  This afternoon, cousin Dale brought his baler up and baled small square bales for us.  We didn't need as many small bales this year, so it was a quick job on a pleasant day.

I drove to Fairbury this week and bought a used John Deere 7000 six row corn planter from a retiring farmer.  We used to have one just like it 30 years ago and now we own one again.  We want to use it for replanting small patches, when needed, and to plant sweet corn and green beans.

And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
1 Kings 22:27