Loads Of Fun With Our New Camera!

Gone Fishing!

What does a harvest of live earthworms, a rod and reel, a stocked pond and some youthful exhuberance get you?

FISH!!!

On the Boardwalk

We are in the process of building a floating boardwalk throughout parts of the farm for easier access to pet/view/feed the animals when the barnyard lot is not cooperating.

Look for it in the future.

A Tribute to Our Friends

Our family was recently blessed to sing at the funeral of Mrs. Rister. She had reached the milestone of 104 years old! She was a wonderful Christian lady and is often featured in our column "Erstwhile Encounters" in the Prairie Proclamation, as she reminisces of her earlier years. We will miss her smile and encouragement. After that, it brought to our minds other friends that have gone to be with the Lord this past year. Our family was blessed to sing at each of these funerals and minister to the families in a special way. . .Earl Prince. . . Arthur "Goodboy" Barker. . . Elton and Edna. . .

Our dear friends Elton Carlson and his wife Edna passed away in December and June of 2009, respectively. We shared many good laughs and enjoyed revivals together with Elton and Edna. They were a good example of a righteous Christian couple serving their Lord and Savior. We miss them dearly.

Mr. Peacock and a Very Late Volume 14#1

Volume 14, issue #1 is finally here! It should be in your mailboxes by now. If you are not a current subscriber and would like to become a member of our reader family, you can do that here. Mr. Peacock was the inspiration behind this issue's cover picture and its associated article.

Over the winter, he underwent some changes and grew his long, beautiful tail feathers.

He sure enjoys strutting around Providence Prairie showing off his plumage!

Resurrection Praises

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. Psalm 9:1

The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior! Psalm 18:46

Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Psalm 33:1

I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. Psalm 57:9

I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Psalm 63:4

All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name." Psalm 66:4

From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother's womb. I will ever praise you. Psalm 71:6

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Psalm 111:10

Wedding Bells Ring for Ryan and Amanda

After so much creating and planning, the day had finally arrived, albeit overcast with a threatening cloudiness. Ryan and Amanda were not in the least bit concerned as they knew that whatever the day brought, God was in control!

And two hearts were to become one.

Making the final adjustments in the camp dormitory.

Her daddy escorted her down the aisle in a lantern adorned path through a very light mist. It was simply beautiful!

The crowd was slightly chilly, but enthusiastic and well-wishing for the new couple. And waiting patiently to witness that first kiss!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all who worked so hard serving others. You truly poured out the love of God in giving of yourselves diligently. May God bless you!

Jesus said, "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one." Matthew 19:5-6

Ryan designed this extraordinary wedding cake. Symbolically, the foundation of it all was the Bible, with two layers representing each household, and the top layer representing the union of the couple. He, Mark, and Trey created the rustic style stands, while Rachel and Rhonda used their decorating skills in crafting the cakes. Ryan himself formed the houses representing the homes from which each came, while Amanda was kept in suspense until the big day!

Most of the wedding party.

Ryan's dad, Bill performed the ceremony.

A fond farewell in the General Lee.