Where the mind goes, the man follows.

      I used to not understand what that meant a long time ago. Joyce is teaching on that this week and after listening to her teachings many times, I get it. She is just interpreting Prov. 23:7 As a man thinks, so is he. What you think about, you do. Where you think about going, you go. What you think about becoming, you become. Our thoughts are our guide, so to speak, especially if we are, or even if we are not, trusting God. We must not get caught up in emotions, either. It is so easy to make hasty decisions when we are caught up in the moment. Stop and think before you speak or do. Think about something first, and if it's a really big thing, PRAY! Thoughts are so important! Did I say that already?
      We had a really big weekend this past weekend. My nieces came over and spent the night on Friday. Those babies are so cute! The two year old 'helped' Uncle Ran, or Rain, as she calls him, with the hen house addition. She stayed right with him most of the day. Little sister is walking at only ten months. She shakes when she walks! It is so funny! She gets around good, though. Hopefully, we'll get together fourth of July, which is this weekend, already.
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Going in a cobbler, yum!

Trying to get her walking.

Fascinated with my boots.

Enjoying the morning.

She calls me CC, for FeFe.

Handing Uncle Ran the screws.

Yep, that's her diaper.

I can help, too.

Running to CC.

Writing on a board.

Scary looking clouds.

A penny for your thoughts

      No, make that a dime, inflation, you know! Joyce is teaching on thoughts again this week. Imagine that! Thoughts must be pretty important, since the majority of her teaching is about them. But seriously, what you are thinking about determines your mood, your attitude, and even your steps. I know we all have problems and difficult situations to face everyday, but with God's help, He guides us through much better than if we do it alone. Ask Him, and you will see.
      I haven't posted much lately, due to the fact that I am digging again. I will bring up some pics and show you later. I tried a new recipe, chocolate bread and it is delicious! All of the concrete work is done, so I will show you that as well. Hopefully soon, we'll have the carport to put the boat and camper under.

My little Easter bunnies!

After;driveway,turnaround and leading to camper, and soon coming carport!

Before; what I just said.

Japanese Maple and Azalea, purchased at Collinsville trade day.

Black and 

Your mind is a terrible thing to waste

      I don't believe that we realize the impact our thoughts have on our lives. Thoughts are so powerful! If your thoughts are good and happy, you will act good and happy. If you think negative, angry thoughts, you will speak and act negatively. I know, because it happens in my life. It's so easy to dwell on how bad things are, how bad everyone treats you, and things like that. When our minds become filled with those kinds of thoughts, it's time to let the devil know that he is not going to control us anymore. We have the authority to change our thoughts to positive thoughts through God's Word. Read the Bible and soon you will find out that's true. The Bible is full of positive words that can change your thoughts, therefore impacting your life for the better. Think on those things that are above, not on the earth. Translated: think on things that are based on what God's Word says, not on the circumstances around you. Look up, not down. Soon you will see a break in the clouds.
      Our concrete work continues and today we had holes dug for Leyland Cypress to make a privacy fence. I am so excited to see progress everyday!