Traditions make memories

Since Mandy was 2 1/2 we have been going to the rodeo finals. She never cared much for the fair and midway always concerned about what she was missing inside at the rodeo. As she grew we never missed a year and anyone who wanted to join us was more than welcome. Saturday October 17 was the rodeo finals this year and we had just as much fun as ever! Cotton candy, corn dogs, just fun with each other all the way around. Tommy and Keegan's being there to share with us only makes it all the more fun. As I told Mandy she may be 28 yrs old, but she will always my little girl. I can only wait and pray that Mariah shares our love for this event. I am sure she will.

Blessings from our Awesome Lord!

I have been fighting Asthma for several months now due to the dry windy year we have had. Each day I use my inhaler & just keep going because there are only 3 of us out on 7 on staff currently & it isn't okay for someone to not be at work. Apart from this ongoing rash of hives I am feeling much better since the rain but today I went back to the doctor for followup on the & when I was done I was convicted to go to Tractor Supply to browse & see what they had new as opposed to one of the western stores in town we love to shop at (I was feeling alittle unsure but so rarely get away from the hotel). Today is Tommy's birthday too & I could see what they might have he couldn't live without. :):):):) As I was browsing I notice a young man was a business acquaintence come in the door with 3 other friends but didn't think that much about it as I was enjoy a few minutes to myself prior to returning to work. They had been in the store about 15 minutes and one of the young ladies approached me & asked if she could pray for me. She was very sweet and opened with"I know this may sound strange, but I feel led to pray for you if that would be okay" I grinned & assured her I would always let someone pray for me. Shared with her that I knew Josh (we met through a business contacting call & the Lord used it to greatly bless us both). We visited for awhile & then they prayed for me. I was so blessed. I am frequently the person who does the praying and helping someone else & I love that but I can't remember the last time someone approached me through the Holy Spirit's prompting. As is any encounter with Our Lord it was awesome! Made my day. They allowed me to share a couple of other names to cover in pray with me as they go to our Lord in prayer & we went on about our way. We did have to talk about how our Lord does not share his glory so there isn't any question of who to thank & give credit to. Thank you Laurie, Josh & friends. You are awesome! May God bless you today as you have me.