Monday, July 4, 2011

Independence Day!

So, at church yesterday the sermon was certainly laced with patriotic overtures - not that I mind because I am proud of both my country & my faith.  However, the sermon was also about an idea (thought) versus a conviction.  Both entertaining and thought provoking in that philosophical way that I lean toward.

So today, when I am here at the farm alone & can collect my thoughts to form those introspective leanings, I have certainly come up with a few doozies!

First, I am convicted of the notion that we have the most conniving, most manipulative animals EVER that live with us.  I am sure that they could convince any unsuspecting passerby that they are starved, abused and confined to way small of a field.  Bryan and I seem to spend most of our time these days patching up holes in the fence that we didn't realize existed, until Brownie-cow decides to make them prominent.  This is not funny.  Not at all funny.

This is Brownie, a.k.a. Houdini.  She has a pretty sketchy lineage... This could be the source of the problem (hmmm)


Second, I am convicted that my horse is either way smarter than I gave him credit for since he chooses not to follow the cows lead or the dumbest animal in the pasture for not crossing the downed fence.  I choose to believe that he is smart enough to know how mad at him I would be if he thought about it...  I choose not to comment on his natural blond hair being a (possible) factor in this.
 

Lastly, I have a conviction that I am one of the luckiest people alive!  Why you ask?  Because I live in the greatest country in the world.  Because I have the freedom to own land and animals and grow my own food the way that I see fit.  Because I know God loves me and will guide me to be the best person that I can be and to serve Him humbly and gratefully.  Because I have the most wonderful husband whom I love more with each passing day.

Thank you to all of my friends and neighbors for being you and for being free. Thank you to our government representatives.  I pray for you all each day to make the decisions best for our state and our country.

I hope each of you can find a conviction close to your heart and tell the world about it!

Blessings for another day,
Amanda

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