New Farming Adventures

Nathan is looking forward to getting into the row crop business, and last week obtained his first piece of equipment - a field cultivator. We're excited to see what the Lord has for him this new growing season!

"Behold that which I have seen:
it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink,
and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he
taketh under the sun all the days of his life,
which God giveth him: for it is his portion."

{Ecclesiastes 5:18}

Fellowship From Afar - the Vests

The Lord recently blessed us abundantly with a visit from the Vest family. What a treasure our time together was, with so many wonderful memories made. We are grateful for the blessing of godly fellowship - thank you, Vests, for your stay!

Sweet fellowship, testimonies, and conversations

Nathan showing the hide of a coyote he had shot earlier that day

It was a special treat and answer to prayer for Amy and Sarah to meet in person -
Sarah has been blessed by Amy's love for the Lord. To be able to share God's
faithfulness in their respective ministries, His answers to prayer, and to come before the
 Throne together was a blessing to remember!

Amy is a gem and we all enjoyed games and fun with her late into the night

Samuel doing chores with Amy, and our puppy, Lolly

Amy has hosted a Summer Bible Reading Pursuit,
 which all of the children have enjoyed participating in for the past two years.
It was a treat for them all to thank Amy in person for this challenge,
which has been an inspiration to us all!

"As cold waters to a thirsty soul,
so is good news from a far country."

{Proverbs 25:25}

"Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee:
let such as love thy salvation say continually,
The LORD be magnified."

{Psalm 40:16}

Quilting Fun

This winter, Sarah and I have enjoyed making quilts together. On cold winter afternoons, we run down to our sewing room and pull out stacks of material. We look through our quilt books and find a pattern we like - and start sewing! These quilts will be fun to use in our future, and will hold many memories of sisterly sewing conversations. Be sure to take time to do projects together with your own siblings - you will never regret it. It is good just to have a special time to talk with them as you work.

This quilt top was pieced by our great-grandmother, so we backed and tied it

The green quilt above Sarah made last year, and I have one to match. The other one is a crib quilt. It is really fun to make crib quilts for hopechests, and will be neat to tell your children someday that you made that for them when you were younger!

     Sarah made this quilt out of leftover skirt and jumper material

I made the baskets in this quilt from old skirt fabric

If you have younger sisters, find a creative quilt to work together this winter. You will be surprised how fun and easy they are to make.

"To every thing there is a season,
 and a time to every purpose under the heaven."
{Ecclesiastes 3:1}

~Rachael, for the

Jacob & Jerusalem

We enjoyed a visit from Jacob and Jerusalem as they were passing through on their way to missionary language training. They are a fun couple and it was wonderful to see them again!

Doing an exercise challenge together

God bless your work for His Kingdom

"Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every creature."
{Mark 16:15}