I'm Ridin'

My Grandma Brunner sent this story to my Dad. I enjoyed it so much and it seems to fit my life perfectly.

I'm Ridin'
By Baxter Black, DVM

My Papa told a story form his childhood Dust Bowl days. He was out a'ridin' fences-tryin' to find 'em, anyways, When he saw a cowboy buried in the sand up to his waist. Papa trotted up behind him till he saw the feller's face. "How ya doin?" asked my Papa, carful not to be blindsidin'. The cowboy tipped his hat, looked up and said, "I'm fine. I'm ridin"

As time went by, my Papa grew and finally found a girl. But the big war put him on a shop and clear around the world. Their letters few and far between were sweet in many ways. She would write him love and kisses, and inquire about his days, 'Bout his health and meals and mental state, and how he was abidin',
"Don't worry, Darlin', I'll be home," he said. "I'm fine. I'm ridin'."

Back home they bought a little place and started raisin' cattle and corn and kids and country, never saw life as a battle, but a chance, and opportunity, took the bitter with the sweet. So busy with their daily chores just makin' loose ends meet. Sometimes they'd pass each other like two ships at sea a glidin'. He'd peck her cheek, she'd squeeze his hand,
"We're fine," they'd say. "We're ridin'."

Their life went by and they got old, ad then she had a stroke. He held her till the medics came but ne'er a word she spoke. He prayed like he had never prayed to heal the one he loved. And when the wheelchair brought her home he thanked the Lord above.
"I've been so worried," he said in tears. her smile began to widen. He touched her face and read her lips,
"I'm fine," she said. "I'm ridin'."

Some will see their life half empty, some will see their cup half full. Some will only open one eye and find living miserable. But if yer fine and ridin', you can see and you can plan 'Cause life's got a lot to offer, if yer head's not in the sand.


People often ask my Mom, Jeremiah, and me how we handle all that we have been given. I often reply with a "You do what you have to do". I find when I gripe and complain about my life it seems that much harder. When I look around me I realize my life isn't that bad. Sure I have my trials but who doesn't. My trials are nothing compared to others. And look at what I have.
A very loving husband. 4 beautiful and life loving kids. A warm house over our heads. A loving father and mother. An amazing set of in-laws. My childeren have to chance to really get to know a set of their grandparents. I get to spend quailty time with my father, which at one point I wasn't sure if I was going to see him again until the next life. One of my biggest blessing is an eternal family. I know I will be sealed to my family for all eternity. I think that is what keeps my head above the sand. "I'm fine, I'm ridin".

Which School????

We recieved letters Saturday to let us know which school the boys would be attending next year. We had left town before the letters came, so Sunday my Mom called and informed us. We had her open the letters to let us know. Drum roll please ............................................... All three boys got into Fort Casper Academy. Hurray! My mom and I bothed cried over the phone with relief. I told Jeremiah I was so happy I just wasn't sure if it they would get in. He informed me that he knew they would. I asked him how did he know. He said "Because you had a prompting and everytime you have a prompting that is what happens". What a wonderful husband who has a lot of faith in me. I have learned I need to have more faith in myself and the Lord.

Early Morning Conversation

This morning as I was laying in bed waiting for the kids to wake up. I hear.

William: Isaac............. Isaac............. I-I-I-Isaac
Isaac starts with an I. A strong I
Michael: Isabelle starts with an I too.
William: No not like Isaac. Isaac is a strong I. Isabelle is a little i.
Michael: Oh

Complete silence for at least 10 min.

It is fun seeing William learning and understanding what he learns. It is also fun that he helps out his little siblings learn as well.

Too Funny to pass up

My sister Tressa sent me this today and I had to post it.

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The Mom

So for those of you who do not yet realize what an awesome mom Missy is, here is some photographic evidence. And for those of you who already knew, enjoy the uber cuteness of Missy with her kids!