7-9-09
OUT ON THE RANCH I thought it was hot yesterday @ 103. Today, it is 106 and it is supposed to be hotter tomorrow. We still have the baking South wind of 15-20 mph. The good news is that the swimming pool is crystal clear and ready for action, so come on down (or up, whichever the case may be) and join us for a swim. We had guests, today, from Kansas City, Kansas and Oklahoma City join us for the day. Rev. Dawn Richards brought her beautiful daughter Morgan (now a senior in college), her brother Mike and his daughter Ashley out for a day of fun in the sun. They toured the ranch and enjoyed an afternoon in the pool. Dawn and Morgan are like part of the family. Dawn was Lorene’s pastor for several years in Carter.

This evening we have two families of five coming from Dallas, Texas for a few days on the ranch. I am sure that will mean some early mornings saddling horses. But that will seem like a piece of cake after cleaning those darn windows at the bunkhouse. We are loving our life on the ranch -- just wish we had the energy we had twenty years ago. But God provides the strength that we need for each day, and for that we are grateful. I am going to get out of my king size (have you seen me since I weigh 260) recliner in a few minutes and turn some water on the lawn.

Today, I cleaned the boys' bunkroom at the bunkhouse. The girls' bunkroom wasn’t too dirty…except for the windows. The boys' bunkroom was a mess. I know that I was never that messy!! (Right Sisters?) LOL It reminded me of this Scripture from Proverbs:
Prov 14:44 An empty stable stays clean-but there is no income from an empty stable. TLB

We could have a nice clean bunkroom if it wasn’t for those darn boys. But then if it wasn’t for those boys, girls, dads and moms what would our purpose be. We are here to provide refreshment for the minds and bodies and nourishment to the souls -- people. The people are what are important, they are eternal. The rooms, swimming pool, and Bible Studies are to serve God’s precious people. And you are one of those precious people. I remember as children one grandmother that opened her home to us -- everything in it was ours. Another grandmother opened her home to us as long as we didn’t make any noise or mess. Which grandmother do you think we preferred to go see?? SELAH

GOD BLESS
ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND
RIDGE