Horse Tack & The Hand of God

You know, God never ceases to amaze me. He shows up in the most unexpected places and ways. It is so glorious to be a part of His perfect will. I just had to share our story with ya'll.

So, yesterday, we had a meeting to go look at some horse tack for the girls horses. Kristina found an ad on Craigs List that was pretty close to where we lived, so we thought we'd go check it out.

Not only did the girls get two saddles, and numerous other items for a great deal (and some thrown in for free), but we got to share the love of the Lord with a single Mom and her (almost) 8 year old son, Micah.

Micah was instantly drawn to Michael. He was showing him all over the house, his room, his toys, and his heart. He was telling us all that Sunday, he is going to be 8 years old. He also told us that his Daddy was taken back to Mexico and he doesn't know if he'll ever see him again. It was heartbreaking. We spent 4 hours there just talking and listening.

After we left, the girls decided we needed to do something special for this momma and her little boy. We went to the store and bought him several birthday gifts. We called her this morning to invite them out to Pizza Hut to celebrate Micah's birthday. She was so grateful. Micah was jumping up and down with excitement in the background.

It was so fun watching Micah open his presents. He sure seemed to enjoy them. He ordered what kind of pizza we had. I think he liked being in charge of that department :o) He was very thankful and made sure to tell us several times. What a sweet boy. Those deep brown eyes of his could melt anyones heart!

It truly is amazing how God orchestrates meetings between people. We could have bought the tack and left, but there was a much bigger reason we were sent there. We were sent  to share Jesus, and to love on these two people who need to feel HIS love. Thank You God, for using us in your plan. May YOU be glorified through it all!!

They're MARRIED!!

~Mr. & Mrs. Chet Bishop~

September 17, 2010

Rehersal Night

~Eric & Sophie~

~Travis & Jenna~

~Cody & Kristina~

~Chris & Kaitlyn~

~The *Dads* & Kelli~

~The whole wedding party~

~Bob (the grooms Dad) & Chet (the groom)~

This little girl............

.....is our oldest daughter, Kelli. In this picture she is three years old. Today she is 23 years old and in 3 short days, she will be walking down the isle to say *I DO*!!! Oh how I miss those days when she was a little girl. But, oh how I cherish these days watching her and she prepares to be a wife. She's a beautiful young woman. I am proud of who she's become and I couldn't love her more!!

Girls & Their Horses

This is how our girls are spending their days lately. I think they are enjoying themselves, don't you?

Two more members on the farm!

Saturday evening our cat, Amelia, gave birth to two kittens, both girls. Aren't they precious?? Kaitlyn named her kitty, *Josie*, and Kristina named hers, *Sophie*

Two new family members.........

Yep, that's right! We've got two new friends moving in over here on the farm. This past Labor Day weekend, our girls purchased 2 horses. Needless to say, they are beyond happy!

Kristina got a gorgeous, stocky, Quarter horse gelding. He is 13 years old, very sweet and very well broke. He followed Kristina all around the pen like a puppy. She named him Dakota. He seems like the perfect horse for her.

Kaitlyn has always wanted a Haflinger, but we could never find one we could afford, that is, until now :o) She found a beautiful little 2 1/2 year old mare. She knows all her ground manners very well. Kaitlyn wanted a horse she could break herself. She's the perfect size. Kaitlyn named her *Celtic Promise* and will be calling her *Celtie* (pronounced Keltie)

We'll be picking them up and hauling them home this weekend!