Things my 6 year old says…
He’s my little built in best friend. That’s what I call him and he laughs; because I tell him he’s “built in” because God built him in my womb.
He’s witty and kind and so stinking smart.
We’re raising him with a heart for others, a good hard work ethic, and a desire to care for animals…
In his defense on the chickadee, he really didn’t know he shouldn’t shoot it with his BB gun… not by any law other than his bumpas law.
Whooops🫣
But hey, I was pretty darn proud of his aim! We have the rule in our house if you kill it, we eat it…
But that one squeaked by because it received a proper burial instead🫠
Jokes aside, talk to your kids. But actually, take the time to work with them and let them talk to you.
And take the time to listen, I’m sure you will be as thoroughly entertained as I was🫶🏽
We don’t own this music🫠
Man what a start to an amazing season. Thankful for our Fathers gracious reminders when we cry out. He is always providing friends. Thankful for all of you🫶🏽 Come find us next week at the Elk Rapids farmers market from 8 until noon🤍
Desiring an “imperfect” life.
As a little girl I never wanted much.
I didn’t want the mansion on a hill with the fancy car & all the bells and whistles.
And do you want to know a secret? I still don’t.
All I’ve ever wanted is a house to make a HOME.
Filled with dogs, fresh raw milk, and grounded children that others perceive as “wild”. A home where fresh cobbler is baked by mom every morning, there are books around every corner to be consumed, and the Holy Spirit dwells so peacefully there that anyone who walks through the door is instantly at home.
A home where dad provides and is praised and thanked for it. A home filled with mom and dad sneaking kisses and glances and dances in the kitchen.
A home that praises the Lord even when times get hard. A home that shields from the unknown of this world, and truly doesn’t care because our Father is in control and always on the throne.
So a note to the young girl who desires nothing more than a simple, happy, faith-filled life; it’s okay to look different than the world around you.
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalms 91:1
Poor Thistle has become the “babysitter” as of late because Indi is busy raising her babies.
Thistle is the last one standing so to speak for the Cardigans, and I’ll be honest: I’m not mad about it.
She technically is available to a retirement home but I haven’t pushed her leaving AT ALL because she’s just such a good girl and doesn’t bother anyone being here.
So this is me, letting the world know that Thistle is retired and if you’d like to chat about her I’m open; but like also don’t actually talk to me because I really like her and rather she just stay here🤷🏽♀️
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I’ve never been more sure that farming is in my blood than welcoming new little lives in the middle of the night with my 7 year old daughter by my side in the barn.
It brought back so many memories of being a young girl glued to my dad’s side as we went to the barn to check if any new heifers had freshened.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it until I die; I’m so incredibly grateful to have been raised by a farmer. To have that blood running through my veins just hits different on late nights in the barn.
“Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”
James 5:7-8
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Our generation has gotten duped. I’m sorry if that seems too harsh or if it offends you. But the truth generally is offensive because it isn’t laced with pretty words or a flat out lie.
Hand held technology came about when most of us were in high school, we thought it was cool but we still made time for real life friendships and cultivating memories as groups of people.
I’m thankful the first 15 years of my childhood was social media free.
I ache for the generations behind us who fell head first not knowing what this space is all about.
I ache for the children we raise that constantly are trying to keep up with this crazy busy world.
It’s impossible for us to keep up with everything.
It’s impossible for us to influence everyone.
But it’s not impossible, to influence our own children. To set the tone for our households and the tone for the day, week, and even the year.
It starts with us. We are the silent encouragers, the booboo kissers, the patient teachers, the Jesus sharing generation of mamas.
We can choose to influence the world, or we can choose to change the world by influencing the children God has set before us.
Happy #wisdomwednesday friends✨
“that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.”
Titus 2:4-5
What are you going to live for?🤍 Follow your dreams. Follow your passions.
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God designed you with a specific passion in mind. Don't give up on your passion because it's hard. Keep going.
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“For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8 #livefortheLord #liveforyourpassion
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