Two More Chapters: Journeying in the Light 12 and 13

I just realized that the last time I posted a chapter of Journeying in the Light was March 5th, 2015.  I'm sorry I have been away from it for so long!  Finally I have been making some real progress, and am getting nearer the climax and end of the story.  Thank you for being patient with my first major attempt at writing!

Chapter XII

Chapter XIII

For previous chapters, please visit this link:  Journeying in the Light

Welcome Frank Richard Feldman!

Tonight, August 26, 2015, Frank Richard Feldman entered the world, surrounded by family and friends.

He is very healthy and sweet.  The home birth went very well, and Mama and baby are both doing well.

Waiting for Frank...

He was born on Aunt Angie's birthday.  What a special birthday gift!

 He's here!

Evan, Bo, William and Justice were all at prayer meeting, but Russell and Anna-Frances were delighted to meet their new brother.  He is well loved!

Happy Birthday William!

William is a blessing to our family.  

He is very loving, and I have enjoyed watching him develop a thirst for learning.  

His compassionate spirit and creativity are a joy to observe, as he explores our property and the nearby woods.

He is almost always eager for a game of soccer, and is one of our best players.

Happy 11th Birthday William!

Happy Birthday Mama!

I am so blessed to have the mother the Lord has given me.

She loves the Lord, and loves and honors my father;

She always loves us, even when we are not very lovable;

She seeks the Lord for strength and wisdom in raising us, and prays for us every day;

She is always at work for the betterment of her family, whether she's revising the schedule, researching healthier meal choices, or keeping the laundry moving;

She has embraced the Lord's will for her to bear and raise children, and has cherished every one of us.

Mama has truly served and loved our family selflessly.  Even as I was searching for a picture of her for this blog post, this was impressed upon me, for I could not find a picture of Mama by herself.  She is always with us in all the pictures; devoting her life to the course the Lord has chosen for her.

We are so thankful for Mama, and bless the Lord for her love, and godly example.

"Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."

Proverbs 31:31

The Chronicles of Narnia: Allegory or Trojan Horse?

First, let me say that I did not write this blog post to cause trouble, or be controversial.  I write it in sincere love to my brothers and sisters in Christ who may not recognize this series of books for what it really is.  I know this is a rather lengthy article, but please read it anyway, especially if you are a fan of The Chronicles of Narnia, or know people who are.

My prayer is that the Lord will speak through this article, and that only what is true will be presented.

Snapshots From Our Vacation~ Pt. 5: Homeward Bound!

Like all other good things, vacations must sometime come to an end, so we said packed up, said goodbye, and headed back to Kentucky.

Snapshots From Our Vacation~ Pt. 4: Michigan Visit

From Kentucky, we went to visit some friends in Michigan for a week.  We had a wonderful time!

We:

 Sang around the campfire,

Snapshots From Our Vacation~ Pt. 3: Trip to the Zoo!

On our last day in Kentucky, we were privileged to be able to visit the Louisville Zoo with PaPa and Grandmother, Aunt Diana, Aunt Joy, and cousins Max and Livy.  The weather was delightful, and we were able to see in person many animals that we would probably never have the opportunity to observe in the wild.

Snapshots From Our Vacation~ Pt.2: Kentucky Visiting

(Here are some photos from my camera, which had gone missing for a little while.)

A look at our living room a few days before leaving...  

Snapshots From Our Vacation~ Pt. 1

This year we were blessed to be able to take a family vacation; the first one in seven years!

Sunrise in Georgia.

Looking Back at May~ Happy Birthday, Evan, Justice, Anna-Frances and Farrah!

The month of May seems to be full of birthdays in our family;  Evan, Justice, Anna-Frances, and Farrah were all born in May.

We celebrated the Evan's and Justice's birthday with my grandparents.  Since they have the same birthday, they are always celebrated together.

A Derby Day Surprise: Fannie's Filly!

After supper tonight, I went outside to do the last few chores.  LilyAnn and Emaline tagged along, wanting to check on some new goats we bought today.  When we got to the barn though, I was immediately distracted from the goats as I noticed that Fannie was lying down on the other side, looking at me around the corner.  "That's funny", I thought.  "She always stands up when I come out.  Maybe I'd better check on her."

Well, when I came around the corner, look what I found!