Lots of Updates, Including: I'm a Mother Again

 So today I am exactly one week post-op. My knee hurt worse than I thought it would after surgery quite honestly, but then, I figured it was going to be a piece of cake. The surgery was, I don't remember a thing except nice people, warm blankets and the amazing spicey tuna roll my husband bought me to eat in the car on the way home.

My knee still hurts, but I guess it will for awhile. I kinda can't believe I signed up to do the other one in 5 weeks. doh!

The first picture was day 2 and the one below is day 5. Much improvement.

The day after surgery my little darling Lola, 1st generation mini Nubian miscarried her babies. Very sad for me, especially since I was drugged out and not really ready for any kind of news like that. Luci is due in a few days and I am hoping I can make it out to the barn for that. I have been so excited for these babies.

Here are our new dogs. So far, so good. I really like them. Good dogs are hard to find for our lifestyle- lots of vulnerable animals and lots of children...

Speaking of children, as far fetched as I know this sounds right after surgery and before another, we have accepted another darling baby boy. He's just a couple weeks old and meth addicted. We get him tomorrow. I know I'm crazy. Crazy for Jesus and since He's crazy for people, espcially children, I'm relying on Him to see us all through.

It's a story, to be sure, and I'll tell it someday when my knee isn't throbbing and I can sit at this computer longer. Suffice it say, that this was a direct answer to specific prayer. Kind of like, well Lord, if this is what is supposed to happen then please answer in this particular way so I can't mistake it. Bam! I love it when the Lord is gracious to communicate with me like that. Love it!

I also love my sleep, which I am forfeiting. I know that in advance. So, please pray for me- and all of us.

I had total anxiety about this Monday and Tuesday. I just felt sick and panicky, and thought maybe I shouldn't do this, because I had no peace. But I cannot forget that the Lord answered me in an unmistakable and specific way, so I said yes. Then, I had peace. It goes to show that we should NOT make choices out of fear or emotions- feelings change. Now, I am excited. I get to sit around and laugh at my funny toddler- completely healed from cocaine effects and neglect, and snuggle my new baby, who I believe by faith will one day be healed from meth effects. 'Cause I serve a mighty big God, and love really does cover a multitude of sins. Amen.

In other news, I have been dying for some peanut m&ms for a week straight and haven't caved.

I Am Second Book Review

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Here we are, another book review!  I am six days into recovery for my first knee surgery and I sure have been grateful to have a stack of good books to read. I read "I Am Second" in two days. It was a memorable read. It's a series of testimonies of people coming to Christ, some famous and names you would know, and others not so much. Each story was honest, and if you are looking for flowery and sweet, you won't find it here. Instead you'll find what I like- some good confession told to give glory to God. People telling their stories of the Lord intervening in their broken lives, marriages, careers...it's one of those books I like to give new believers, because it's so raw and truthful, and the kind of book I like to give long-time believers who might be feeling a little stale. Fresh faith!  

Book Description

There is nothing quite as compelling as a personal story—an account of someone’s life, radically changed.

This book is filled with some of these amazing stories. Across North America and around the world, hundreds of thousands of people are proclaiming a new anthem: “I Am Second.” No longer are they number one. These people have come alive to the truth that God has a plan for this world…a plan that specifically includes them. In this book you will discover their stories—some from notable people and some not so well known—who have had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ and are walking in radical obedience by putting Him first in their lives.

These stories are raw and real, dealing with the darkest moments of the human experience. Addictions, depression, infidelity, abortion, cancer, pornography, loneliness, jealousy, divorce, war…each story shows the redemptive power of Jesus who brings purpose and true joy to every secret place of life. Your story may not be included in this book…but you too can be a Second.

I recieved this complimentary book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher.

Surgery, Dogs, and Babies Due~

This is going to be a crazy busy week. Thursday I am having orthoscopic knee surgery on my left knee to correct something I was born with apprarently, and six weeks later the other knee will be done. Here's a cool link to see an example of orthoscopic knee surgery.

Tomorrow is Biblestudy, the pre-op appointment and then in the evening the foster parent support group. Wednesday is full up too. Also coming up here is a trip to Walla Walla to pick up a Maremma Sheepdog and her pup. I am really hoping this guardian livestock dog works out. I'm pretty tired of messing with dogs and puppies- they chew, poop, jump on people and eat chickens, but Doug and I will feel safer having a dog outside, and the pup is bonus. Hopefully it will be trained by it's mother to guard the property and everyone, furry, feathery, and hairy on it. If not...well, I'll be selling a really nice puppy for future reference.  *U*

Sometime in there we need to fit in a health and safety visit from our adoption worker. That all seems so crazy since we have had weeks of quiet- just hanging out, reading, and watching movies. Oh ya, and 2 of the goats are due at the end of the month. I wasn't planning all of this obviously...I had no idea the surgeon would suggest we get those knees done so quickly, but if I want to be ready for an active summer I need to get it over with. So, here we go!

 

This isn't a picture of our dogs, just one I found as an axample of the breed.

Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus || Spoken Word

First 2012 Goat Kids on the Ground

Yesterday after church we pulled into the driveway and my ever-diligent eyes noted all the sheep and goats out of the barn except Penelope. So of course I hiked up my skirt and went right out to the barn. I found Penelope in a stall with two still-wet babies. Obviously she was bred early by Blackberry the Houdini goat before I put her in the pen with Handsome Rob. So, we have 1st generation mini Nubians again. The little mostly red boy has blue eyes. I guess that's some consolation for not getting the kids I had planned. They are cute~

These are not the greatest pictures, but...look anyway.

Here they are still wet with their mom.

Terri's Birthday Gift to You~

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