THIS WORLD---A Place of Joy and Sorrow!!

Yes Folks!  It is official!  We now have electricity without the use of generators!!!

 The electric company came out on Tuesday and by Friday we were functioning without the noise of generators!

It was amazing to watch these guys at work.  They had all kinds of equipment that my guys thought would be great to have in our barn!


Speaking of equipment, Sarah has wanted a grease gun for a LONG time!!  I know, she is sweet and little shy, but this girl becomes a different person when she talks about grease guns.  WELL,  she now has her gun.  It might be hard to keep her from greasing anything that moves!!!  She is a very happy camper!!

This week has also been terrific because we purchased a washer, dryer, and fridge.  All used, but new to us.  The guys hooked them up in the big tent because there is no where to put them in the campers.  It is going to be great to wash clothes here at home and not have to go to the laundry.  We should be able to save some money as well.

We actually have some peas, onions and lettuce coming up in the garden.  Just praying that we get rain.  It is sorely needed.  Not a flood, but a lovely, soft, gentle, garden-soaking rain.  Please Father- bless this land so that we have food to eat!

The children have been playing worship music every night and are starting to sound really good.  They have 2 guitars, 1 mandolin,  1 keyboard, a set of bongos, a ukulele and a bass.  If they use the computer they also have a set of drums.  They are having a grand time and we are enjoying listening to them.

Monty ordered our barn yesterday.  It should be here in around 6-7 weeks.  There is SO much to do on this place.  We meet ourselves coming and going, but it is wonderful to be here.  Everyone is pitching in and working hard.  It is a GOOD life!


This week has also been one of sorrow!  We spent last fall working in some of the towns in the West Bank of Israel.  In the town of Itamar last Friday a family lost their lives in a brutal attack!  We understand that bad things can happen anywhere, but these people were killed just because of who they are and where they live.  We became friends with some of the families that live there.  When it gets quiet at night, after everyone goes to bed, my thoughts turn to these families.  My prayer is for their protection.  We pray for the peace of Jerusalem and all of Israel!!  May the Father in Heaven turn His face back to His children and begin to bless us once again!


Blessings to all of you from all of us!!!