Sorry...

This past weekend has been a whirlwind. I was back in the hospital due to another Kidney stone, this one which is still with me, is 8 mm is size. Doctors usually say anything over 5 mm is too large to be passed normally, but we will see. Please pray for me during this time. When it is not moving it does not hurt, but as soon as it starts to move it causes great pain. I could be anywhere when this starts to move. Pray that I am somewhere, where I can get home ASAP. God's Timing is perfect, I just need to remind myself of that.

Our Boys are Growing...

I took this picture this Am before church, they are both so cute!! We love having the two boys, they are so full of spirit!!

And finally a timeline !!!

So we finally have a timeline when it comes to the "move." Although we do not know where yet, we are just walking by faith, we do know that things will be wrapped up here by the end of August. So we will be moving hopefully by the middle of September. To where....Good Question. Our top choices, the Heartland of America, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, pretty much anywhere where farming is a priority. Please keep us in your prayers are we make this transition and troy begins the job search. We ask that God will lead us to a farm where the owner shares our passion to follow Him.

A family weekend

We had a great weekend , Troy's mom and step dad were in town for a family graduation. Zach and Ben got to see their Cousins from GA, Bailey and Grant. How Proud Mom and Gordy were to see their 4 grandsons together. It was a great weekend.

Sorry...

Things here have been so busy, and I have been a farmers widow for the last few weeks, I promise that I will post soon....

update

The Doctors now think that Ben had reflux, and colic, (yea) so he is still not sleeping real well, and he is very fussy. We are going to take him off the Zantac, (due to the constipation) and trying a all natural product called "Colic Calm" There are a ton of testimonies about using it with babies that suffer from reflux, and colic. We'll let you know...

Back to the Doctor...

okay, last night was terrible. Ben was up from 1am unitl 6:30am when Troy took over. He then let me sleep two hours before going to work. He was consipated and had not pooped for 7 days!! This cannot be a reflux thing, but it is a side effect of Zantac. So we are heading back to the doctor today at 4:00 pm. P.S. When it rains it pours, Zach came and told me that his belly hurts and I picked him up, and he felt very warm, I took his temp and it was 101.02. YEA!! Say a extra prayer for us, Thanks!!

Fruit of the Spirit

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23

People always say that Patience is a virtue. Well, I think when God was creating me, he forgot to add that into the mix. No, but really I (and if you know me well you're laughing right now) I have a hard time being patient. Troy always is reminding me to try to be patient, well easier said than done. I am having a hard time right now with not knowing where we are going as well as having no idea what the time frame is for the move. Please pray for us to be given extra patience during this time that is taking our utmost faith.

Benjamin Phillip is 7 weeks, and he is so precious!! Where does the time go? I can't believe that Zach will be three this summer!!

Proverbs 31

While listening to Dr. Dobson, this morning at 5:oo am, while nursing Ben (why else would I be up at that time!!) he talked about Proverbs 31. This makes me feel like we as women in this day and time (myself included) really fall short of who God desired for us to be. A real companion to our Husbands. How many times do you get together with Girlfriends, and hear constant complaints about their Husbands?
Proverbs 31: 10-31 says , 10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. (Proverbs 31: 10-31, NIV)

I desire all of these qualities, but most of all, I want to concentrate on 30-31. "A women who fears the Lord is to be praised..." I want to be that woman. I want to be surrounded by women that that!!! So next time were sitting around drinking coffee, and you hear the complaints, take a second to thank God for the companion that he has given you, and for the road map that he has laid out for our lives in his word.

Other than that, we are just busy with field work (Troy and Zach) , and potty training. We;ll post soon, God Bless.

Ben is growing like crazy, and he just started smiling this week. I will try really hard to catch one with the camera. We are going up-north this weekend, with my parents. So we should have some great pics.

New haircut??

Well since we have two boys now I decided to purhcase a hair cutting system for $15.00 and since the hair cuts for the boys are 15.00 a piece, I (Rachel) thinks that this is a great idea. We'll see. Here is a pic of my first try of zach. he's a great sport!!

Long time coming...

Well, it's been a while since I have had any time to blog =( We have been extremely busy, and I have been especially tired. Having Two kids is a whole new level of exhaustion, especially when one is not sleeping well at all. I finally took Ben to the Doctor yesterday. He was spitting up after every feeding, and not sleeping well, and his cry sounds horse. I knew that there was something wrong. So...the Diagnosis is that Benjamin has reflux. So, they put him on Zantac Liquid, which will start to help in 7-10 days. Pray for healing in a fast manner. God Bless

Taking it day by day

Story time at night consists of reading the most recent farming magizine, at Zach's request of course!!

We're still here, just taking it day by day. We are hoping to have some news soon, about time frames etc. Ben is growing like crazy. Today we are going to get his pictures taken for his announcement. We better hurry before he grows anymore!!

Sorry...

All I have to say is "wow" two kids make things so much busier!! I will write soon.

Here we go...

As most of you know, with patience and prayers, Troy and I have made the decision that if we want to continue to be a direct and active participant in agriculture, that this is no longer the area for us. With our families blessings, we have decided to move west, and begin a new chapter in our lives. I have family in Iowa, and we really like (love) that area of the country. It really is beautiful out there. As for now, the details are not in place as of yet, but we know that God will lead us to where our new home will be, he will lead Troy to a new and wonderful opportunity, and He will lead us to a new Church family. Although leaving our families, and friends here in MI is going to be difficult, especially with the new addition, we know that this is the right path for us. We ask for your continued prayers during this time of transition, for it may be 6-12 months before this may happen.

How precious God's gifts are...

More pics of Ben...

Enjoy!!!

Our family overflows with blessing

Benjamin Phillip Bowman , 8 lbs, 5 OZ. 20 inches long . He is perfect in every way!! I post more soon, love all , Troy Rachel and Zach