Where In the World is He?

Have you wondered "where in the world is he?" Well, I have missed all of you, and pulled rank today so I could update.

Saturday night we got sick. Really sick. Caleb, Abigail, and Jenna all caught it first, and as the afternoon wore on, the rest of us started falling down behind them...ughh...At one point that evening, Natalie, Caleb, Abigail, and I all started barfing at the same time in the living room. I suppose that seeing them all carrying on, just triggered it for me! That night was a bad one for me, being so dehydrated, I thought I was going to die... Anyway, we are all better now, although, Momma and I have taken the longest to get "back on the wagon" (just really tired)

I told you Lucy would make me look like a really cow-smart-know-it-all (jerk), and I was right =) After all that convinced babble about how she was ready to give birth, it all turned out to equal nothing. Although, the night spent in the barn was dreadfully cold, yet so much fun at the same too. The dog and cats were so pleased to have proper company, they did their best to make us feel welcome, and joined us. Lizzy(the cat) went so far as to burrow into a sleeping bag with Caleb which was really cute!

As of right now, Lucy has yet to give birth and is meanwhile, enjoying the pampering, and a stall in the barn all to herself...Seeing that she can hardly walk, I don't know how much longer she can hold out, but she seems determined to wait so we will see. Time will tell!

Yesterday, momma told me that we have to stop piano and voice lessons because of finances. I am continually grateful for my parent's passion for helping us children develop gifts and explore opportunities, and I am so thankful for everything that I have been able to learn. It feels so selfish, but I am disappointed. Dad works so hard for us, and all I can think about is what I don't have, which is wrong. There are people starving, homeless, and hurting all over the world, and I have absolutely nothing to complain about! God has blessed our family in so many ways, that I should quit looking at what I don't have, but what I DO have! Music is one of the main ways that I worship and it is such a huge part of me that I will really miss taking lessons, but perhaps I can start saving money for future lessons! This has been character building in the least, but I am excited to see what the Lord will do through it!

Today the wind chill was -4 degrees so the wood stove has become a constant companion. Jenna and I have spent quite a bit of time working on the website for our farm throughout the day, and thankfully, we have accomplished quite a large amount work. At 7 tonight, we have an organizational 4-H meeting which we are looking forward to. Already, we are planning projects and getting very excited about this year!

I am the young man in the green shirt ;)

So now you are somewhat up to date on the life of Josh, despite the randomness of the post! My apologies to you all for "abandoning" you, but I am back! I have to go "be productive" ;)



God Bless you,