Be Ye Separate

Only for the Grace of God!:)

Blessings!

   Last night, after searching and searching in the freezing cold and snow for a wayward horse and the dirty dozen (ducks), we turned in for the night just sick about it all. I got some warm dry clothes on (I was chilled to the bone), came into my bedroom and went down to my knees by the bed. I was quick and to the point. I said, "Lord I know this is unimportant but if you could find it in your heart to answer this prayer with a YES and it be your will, would you please bring Mr. Smith back to us? Oh, I would still like the ducks back but I understand if that doesn't happen, but at least Mr. Smith."

   That was it. Simple. To the point. And I didn't end my prayer because I figured I should leave it open ended in case I needed to add anything later:P

   This morning we woke up to no Mr. Smith, no ducks, some ice still on the ground and dark skies. I kept looking out my bedroom window to see if Mr. Smith had wandered home but still nothing.

   I also had woken up with a migraine:( It was a long morning for me. After LOTS of HEAVY medication, I was just beginning to feel it all take affect and I got up to use the potty. Brother Craig and Miss Mary-Ann had left for the old place, leaving Miss Sarah here to take care of me. I was getting back into bed when I thought to take another peek out the window. No Mr. Smith but the chickens were all in the henyard. I turned to get back into bed when it occured to me...hold the phone...I looked again and THOSE WEREN'T CHICKENS!!! THE DUCKS WERE HOME!!! I just couldn't believe it!

   I called out to Miss Sarah who ran out there and did a headcount. They are all there! Even our Miss Adelaide! We were so excited! Those ducks weren't anywhere! Not anywhere! We combed every last inch of these 7 acres including the 11 acres on the one side of us and the 5 acres on the other. We combed miles of riverfront. Not a single duck (domestic OR wild) in sight. Then here, all of a sudden, after already having found that they were still missing this morning, they appear! Seemingly out of nowhere! God is so amazing!

   My head was feeling so much better (although not completely gone), and the meds were making me really loopy (and munchy):P Miss Sarah had gone out to make sure the ducks were secured and all the animals were fed, waters broken through, feeders filled, eggs found etc. I was able to sit up for the first time without pounding pain and was going to try to read a little scripture when Miss Sarah come racing in the door. SHE THINKS SHE FOUND SMITH! I got up and walked with her to the fence and sure enough, there in the pasture of the neighbors on the parallel street, was Mr. Smith! (they really mean it when they say don't drive while under the influence of this medication:P) 

   I grabbed my hood and coat, Miss Sarah grabbed his treats and lead and we drove over to get him. AFter having a nice conversation with the folks that found him last night, Miss Sarah walked him home. Thankfully, I didn't have to drive very fast so I could keep an eye on Miss Sarah and make sure she (and Smith) made it home safely. That road was definitely moving:P

   Needless to say, the Grace of God is all sufficient! I let it go and trusted Him to do whatever it was that He was going to do, whether I liked the outcome or not:) He is so wonderfully amazing. I don't know why I am alway amazed at what He chooses to do in my life. The smallest things, the things that I wouldn't think to bother Him with. But EVERYTHING is important to Him when it comes to one of His children. Just as everything is important when it come to the happiness and well being of my own children.

   Thank you Lord!

   And thank you to all of you that left such wonderful words of encouragment and all those prayers that I know were said on our behalf.

   I am going to lay down for awhile and take a nap. The medication is definitely making me sleepy:)

God be with thee!

Sister Lori

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{ 14:47, Saturday, January 26, 2008 } { Posted by keeperofmyhome }

Sister Lori,
Praise God for He is good! Grateful all is well for you and your family, including your web footed and 4 legged members.
God's blessings to yours,
Lea

~~~Thank you! Yes He is good:)
God be with thee!
Sister Lori

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{ 14:51, Saturday, January 26, 2008 } { Posted by Arla }

I am so glad your wandering animals came home. Although they did not hear your voices last night, they did however hear their maker's voice this morning....:^) Hope your headache is short lived.

Blessings,
Arla

~~~Yes they did hear Him didn't they?:) I never cease to be amazed at what He will do no matter how insigificant I think my needs are, He is always in the midst of them:)
God be with thee!
Sister Lori

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What wonderful news

{ 15:56, Saturday, January 26, 2008 } { Posted by TammyLynn }

What wonderful news. I read about your troubles and thought about you and your family often today:) God does answer in his time:) I'm sure the rest of your family will be glad to find EVERYONE at home when they return. I hope you continue to feel better. Keeping you in my prayers.

Tammy Lynn

~~~Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts. It's amazing how much He really does for us even when we think He forgets:P
And yes, the family was thrilled:)
God be with thee!
Sister Lori

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{ 16:02, Saturday, January 26, 2008 } { Posted by haflinger }

God is good!
Blessing haflinger/Sister Brenda

~~~He certainly is!
God be with thee!
Sister Lori

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{ 16:48, Saturday, January 26, 2008 } { Posted by Kitty }

AAAAHHHHh I'm so glad you got them all back, praise God...........Kitty

~~~Believe me we have been praising His Name all day:)
God be with thee!
Sister Lori

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{ 13:38, Sunday, January 27, 2008 } { Posted by Lorraine }

Praise God ! Great news.

~~~Still prasing His Name:)
God be with thee!
Sister Lori

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{ 17:52, Sunday, January 27, 2008 } { Posted by schatzila }

Hi Sister Lori...please disregard my email regarding the comment section...didn't scroll down far enough...look forward to "finally" being able to leave a comment.

Blessings,

Connie

~~~I understand these templates can be confusing. I never realized they weren't all made with the same format until my daughters made theirs! Silly things:) I am glad you found it though and hope to hear from you from time to time:)
God be with thee!
Sister Lori

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{ 21:31, Sunday, January 27, 2008 } { Posted by rildapeel1 }

Hallelujah!! His love is never ending!! *U* rilda

~~~Isn't that the truth!
God be with thee!
Sister Lori

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