Animals and Love

This morning we went to the St. John Stock Show. The kids were most excited about the chance to jump in the bouncy castle. This activity made me a tiny bit nervous because there were other wild kids jumping at the same time. I could go on about this, but that's for another day. Thankfully, Hannah and Isaac crawled out of the castle completely unscathed and happy with their jumping time. We moved on to see the pigs. They both liked the pigs, but didn't feel like getting to close. Isaac held onto my finger with a death grip and Hannah just didn't get to close to the pens. Some of the kids finished showing their swine and paraded into the barn with the large, oinky animals. This was a bit scary for both Hannah and Isaac and we quickly moved to the sheep. This was an uneventful barn and they got bored pretty quick. Onto the steer. Huge, massive beasts, all enjoying a morning nap. Not to much to see, but lots of piles to avoid!

It was fairly cold and windy so we spent most of the time inside, but we had to see the horses. There was a miniature horse that they both really liked. Some friends from church were there and let the kids pet the horses, bit it took a little time for Isaac to feel safe about this. He finally gave the horse a little pet and was done. He isn't as tough as he lets on! Hannah had no problems with touching the horses, in fact she wants to ride now! I'll try to get pictures posted in the next few days.

This afternoon we were able to go to the Open House for a couple at church who are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They are wonderful people, Mr. and Mrs. Huff. Isaac and Hannah adore them. Mr. Huff is in a electronic wheelchair which was the primary attraction I think. It was fun to see pictures of 50 years of life together. A true inspiration. It can be done, even in these times. Aaron and I only have about 40 years more to catch up with them!

Aaron is preaching at church in the morning. I always love listening to him deliver the Word of God. He has such a gift when it comes to teaching. He devours the words of the Bible and digs deep into the great theological minds of our time and of times before. I love to see him at work. I am truly blest to be married to a strong man of God, one with deep integrity and love of the truth. I think I can handle 40 plus more years with such a man!