Hello Friends!
This week has continued to be an adventure. I often wonder if I shouldn’t call our blog, “The adventures of the Wood family.” It seems there is never a dull moment here in our home and for that I am truly thankful! I will do a quick recap (okay, long recap) of our week~ I hope you enjoy the peak into our hearts and home.
I have recovered from the “car incident.” God gave my Joe an extra measure of grace. He is such a wise and loving daddy. He walked in, saw the little ones with disappointment in their eyes, and without saying a word knelt down and gave the most tender of hugs as he whispered, “I forgive you.” Those babies were so sad that they had disappointed us in their eagerness to find “treasures”. I am thankful that they will always remember this event and grow. I am even more thankful for the grace that we were able to show to them as an example of His grace toward us. In a family of twelve we are always experiencing “Spiritual Growth” which can bring about some “growing pains” from time to time. Side note: Grandpa Rick says he’ll clean out his own car. 
In a phone conversation with another Sister. I was reminded of something my Momma said to me years ago. I wanted to share her wisdom with you as well. She said, “Jeanette, any child can have a stay at home mom but blessed is the child who’s mother’s heart is at home.” I have pondered her words many times over the years and even now I am encouraged to do well in my ministry at home. I am so thankful for my mother and the other “older” women that have invested in my life.
Tuesday, My Joe was able to be home with us after being on the road for a very long time. We enjoyed a visit with new friends who were able to fix my printer- Yippee! How blessed we are to have friends that invest in our lives both through prayer and practical measures! I was thanking the Lord today for preparing the body of Christ, here in KS, for the Wood family. As we get to know new friends we are amazed at what love they have for us! It has been such a treat to see this kind of love in action in the body of Christ!
Tuesday night, after taking my Josiah to his guitar lessons, I was taken to the ER. Without warning, I had terrible pain from an internal hernia. After much prayer and careful watching of the “kink” it came undone and I was free of pain. The doctor feels it is the same hernia reappearing from almost two years ago. Some of you may remember when the horse ran over me and caused two tears in my abdomen and a broken foot. I have an appointment this Tuesday with the surgeon to discuss how to resolve this matter. They fear that more surgery could cause other problems. We will see how the Lord leads. I am confident that the footsteps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord and He will direct the doctors and give us wisdom on how to proceed. I am so thankful that the Lord had my Joe home to be with me through this experience. In fact, Joe has been off the road since Tuesday. We have been blessed to know that the Lord allowed us so many days to be in each others company!
The rest of the week has been full of activity. I must confess however, that I have been on the sidelines watching and cheering them on with strict orders to rest. Another friend, Mr. Ribelin, came to help my Joe with the electrical for the new bathroom we are putting in the basement. What a labor of love!! I do hope the girls cinnamon rolls somehow showed our thanks for his kindness!
The baby chicks are growing fast! I just love hearing all the chirping. The variety of chicks we have is simply delightful to look at. I think I have a few of the children “hooked” on watching chickens with Momma. I just love to watch chickens; I find it peaceful and entertaining! We have more chicks coming this week. What fun! We truly do take this privilege of caring for His creatures with great honor. It is rewarding to care for these farm animals!
The goats and sheep are all doing well. We expect to have lambs and kids by the end of March. Everyone is eager to see all the blessings the Lord has in store for us! Mr. Ribelin is coming next week to trench water to the barn for us. This is going to be so nice especially since we have always carried water to the animals wherever we have lived. The barn is really a work in process. Each of us are excited with all the Lord has given us!
The ducks and bunnies have been enjoying some of our sunny KS days out grazing. We acquired some collapsible yard pens for dogs so that the children could work in the garden and have their bunnies or ducks along side them grazing. I have some movable fences we will be using for our sheep and goats grazing as well. We truly are having much fun living where the Lord has taken us!
Joe enjoyed falling some of the dead trees here on the property. Ezekiel took some wonderful pictures of the entire event. I had to tease Joe about having too much fun and falling trees just to fall trees not because they are dead.
The girls and I are getting excited planning and preparing for our garden. It will be fun to see how the Lord blesses the work of our hands. We have so much to learn. I want so desperately to bring Him glory as we work here on the farm where He has led us!
I see the Lord doing a great heart work in each of my children as well as my Joe and I. We are growing dear friends! I am so thankful that He never leaves us to ourselves! Today, I sat and considered the fact that His hands were pierced for my sake. Oh, how I had this overwhelming sense of wanting to kiss His hands, to feel His hands hold my face and to rest in His presence! Hmm…. one day we will be in His presence! It is my prayer that I don’t let the temporal things keep me from focusing on those things that are eternal.
That is an overview of our week here at Covenant Ranch!
Until our next chat…
With much love,
Mrs. Joseph Wood
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