Family Life - September & October 2024

 Fall is a favorite season of mine and this year, though busy, was beautiful and filled with sweet memories, family time, and the continuance of the Lord's sanctifying work in our family and in my life personally. 

For one of my morning devotions in early October, the Holy Spirit had me in Psalm 34:4, "I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears." 

The Greek word for "all" has the meaning of "everyone, not failing by one, encompassing all; the entirety." Isn't that a beautiful picture? It comes though from seeking the Lord, laying the fears at His feet, and allowing Him to lay them to rest in the truth of His promises. This will mean a surrendered and dependent heart and one that is humble to understand and acknowledge our needs, which our prideful heart is hesitant to admit to. So step toward the Lord, dear sisters, in humble need and He will dazzle you with how He will meet your needs, heal your heart, and satisfy your deepest longings.  

And now, a photographic recap...

In early September, Dad, Olivia, Hope, and I took a trip out west for an 
event. On the way home, we took the opportunity to visit some cattle 
ranches. I enjoyed seeing a new part of the country and getting lovely
pictures of the scenery.

Having some beautifully fruitful devotion time with some coffee!

With the pro-life fundraiser approaching, I spent
a good amount of time with paperwork and texting individuals!

While in town for the fundraiser, my sweet cousin, Chase, took 
me to dinner and we had a great opportunity to catch up on life.

The fundraiser went so smoothly and it was a joy and blessing to be 
apart of the planning and execution of the evening.

Leah's 16th birthday!

Remembering WW2 2024!

Years ago, in Linden, Tennessee, a group of families put on a yearly World War
2 event, to honor veterans and remember the sacrifice they made. About 6 
years ago, our family attended, but that was the last year they held it, but 
this year, in honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day, they brought it back! 
Ella is devotedly passionate to that period, studying battles, 
individuals, and the worldview of the time, and so we worked it out 
that she and I went down as volunteers to take part in the day.

Visiting with a  veteran and having him sign one of her books
on the war.

Hope, Leah, and Joel took part in the Kentucky Junior Cattleman's 
competition this year, participating in contests such as cattle 
photography, judging, and creating a sale ad. 

After months, and months, and months...and months of planning, meeting
with potential contractors and countless discussions, we officially broke 
ground for the addition of an apartment for my grandmother!

The results of a Sunday afternoon with a camera!

"The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage." Psalm 16:5-6