2013

The beginning of a new year is filled with dreams and plans of what is to be accomplished.
On the farm we wonder:
           Will we have more rain?
           Will the drought continue this year?
           Will we need to sell more cows?
           Will we be able to keep our heifer calves for replacements?
           Will there be enough grass?
           Will the ponds fill up again soon?
           Will be we be blessed with good health?

These and more questions we ponder.  What we must remember is the fact we are not in control of Mother Nature,  the surprises she has for us, or for many other  circumstances that can occur in our lives.
The Lord reminds us in Jeremiah that He knows of the the plans he has for us, not to harm but to prosper.  This we must keep in mind as we go through our daily lives - tentative plans that are subject to change.  
We have seen the need to change one set of plans we had - our family trip to the Great Wolf Lodge - due to a family member's health issue.  We have not cancelled - just rescheduled for next month.  
So with the beginning of each day we remember to be thankful for our blessings and we also look forward to a wonderful, prosperous and healthy 2013!