Nuggets Along the Trail: A Couple of Firsts

Over the years, we've always compared our family life to a wagon train heading west. Just as everyone had to do his part to get to Oregon years ago, so everyone in our family must do his/her part to make our journey through life successful. If somebody climbs in the wagon and lets the others do the work, we just don't make any progress. We all have to pull our weight and work together. Along the trail we find lots of pebbles that make for a smooth ride and some bigger rocks that jar us a little; we hit the occasional pothole that can slow us down. But if we purpose to search diligently, there are countless gold nuggets and precious gemstones along the way as well. This journal is an attempt to preserve some of those precious moments for our children, and our children's children, as together we travel this trail called life.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

A Couple of Firsts

So the first first was the Annual Timber Gospel Sing which turned into a Granary Gospel Sing due to the inclement weather. It was a really really nice evening. We're excited that it's going to be an annual event. After the beautiful singing inside, and of course some snacks, the music continued with a jam outside. Thank you so much Kochs for hosting this. Was a wonderful evening and we were blessed.

The second first was the All-Church Chili Supper and Singing. Haven't heard yet if it's going to be an annual event, but I know of 8 people in this house that are hoping it is! Thanks Beutels and Wagenbachs for hosting. Was a wonderful evening in spite of the threatening weather and the flat tire on the hay rack ride. The shed singing was beautiful and we were blessed.

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Mom-isms

When you've got a lot of irons in the fire, sometimes you're gonna get burnt.
Much gain comes to him who hustles while waiting.
Good intentions produce little.
Efficiency is utilizing effective but careful shortcuts for the sole purpose of making more time for the next productive pursuit or service to others.
Laziness is utilizing shortcuts, careful and effective or not, for the sole purpose of making more time for the next selfish or nonproductive pursuit or activity.
Never try to multi-task while giving haircuts.
Carelessness hurts.
I've never met a mess that can't be cleaned up.
God made dirt not to hurt.
When you go on a walk, take gloves and a bag for trash.
Shortcuts usually aren't.
A job done right has been done twice.
When sick children are almost better, we always regret taking them anywhere.
When sick children are almost better, we are always glad we kept them home.