Only two days left of May 2015! Can't believe how quickly the days pass. It's true, the older you get, the faster time seems to fly! We often hear young people say "I can't wait until...(whatever)". I remember even saying so myself! I couldn't wait to turn sixteen so I could get a driver's license! Now, at my ripe old age, I don't care to rush to the next stage. I'm just thankful for every day.
None of us know which day will be our last here, but it's true that each day I live brings me closer to the end. That's true for all of us, regardless of our age. All of us will pass from this life into eternity. I'm so thankful for the saving grace of my Lord, Jesus Christ. He was born to die, so that through Him, I can live....forever! That almost sounds like the Christmas song, Ring the Bells. Maybe Christmas thoughts seem out of place in May, but to me, Christmas (Jesus' birth) is the beginning point of God's plan to redeem His people. For God so loved, that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life!
We've certainly been staying busy. Dennis has spent every morning for the past two or three weeks hauling rock home. We have about a mile of "roadway" to maintain on our property. Travis has also been hauling rock for his own long lane, but he delivered a big load to us one day too.
Rusty is always around, overseeing every job, and keeping watch over the place.
The birds are a constant source of enjoyment. We keep feed out through the summer as well as winter. These bluebirds (or a pair just like them) raise a family in this same box every year. We enjoy watching them feed their young and teach the fledglings to fly. We have numerous other boxes, but this one seems to be the favorite. Fortunately for me, it's also nearest to the house and perfectly situated for viewing from my office window.
Here's a little "bluebird" of a different variety! That would be Wyatt, off the rope and diving into the water.
Over the Memorial Day weekend we enjoyed having friends over for a cookout one evening, and family for the afternoon on Monday. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food, fellowship and fun on the rope swing in spite of the uncooperative weather.
We've had an abundance of rainfall! The garden isn't looking so great, but the grass continues to grow, so I mow. I've seen several reptiles. I don't mind the turtles, but I hate snakes! We believe we have a fawn somewhere nearby. One afternoon, as I was coming down the lane, I saw Rusty following me as he usually does. However, as he came through the wooded portion of his trail, I saw a deer. Normally, the deer run when Rusty comes through, but this one actually stood it's ground. Rusty thought it was playing the way he does with our cows, but this deer eventually convinced Rusty to move on....quickly. I'd never seen anything quite like that before, and I can only assume that somewhere in that area is a hidden fawn.
Well, that's it for this time. Enjoy the day!
