tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762215813363601613.post7688367090628400209..comments2015-04-27T17:01:39.827-06:00Comments on Summer All Year Round (Old): Deep ThoughtsSummerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05412695027091217237noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762215813363601613.post-12507144619941665352009-12-07T17:19:03.303-07:002009-12-07T17:19:03.303-07:00Summer, awesome thoughts. It's pretty tough t...Summer, awesome thoughts. It's pretty tough to extend yourself. Right now, we're sitting somewhere where I wish we weren't sitting. We are definitely living outside the box. And this year has extended us in ways that I didn't have any idea would be happening. But, along with those REALLY HARD trials (and I mean TOUGH) come the big huge blessings. I'm most certainly not even close to expert level, but I've learned a lot about things like faith, hope, charity, and the tender mercies of God. And my husband and I have become even closer through the midst of them. Gosh, the fact that you're wondering if you want to extend yourself is awesome. I did it because God wanted me to. It fell in my lap. That's the only way I would accept it. Good for you! And good luck in your decision(s)!Northern Nickle Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12229356637077463375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762215813363601613.post-46940783909998518502009-11-23T10:42:16.574-07:002009-11-23T10:42:16.574-07:00Go for your dream! If you don't do it now u wi...Go for your dream! If you don't do it now u will ALWAYS wonder "what if" There will always be a ranch job or APX (LOL) if u try and fail. But u will never succeed if u dont try. Go get your ranch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762215813363601613.post-3671423471472615662009-11-23T09:27:27.022-07:002009-11-23T09:27:27.022-07:00I have to agree with Jenn...prayer is an important...I have to agree with Jenn...prayer is an important part of the decision making process. Sometimes instead of asking "What should we do?" it's better to make a decision one way or the other, and then wait for that feeling of confirmation or not. Write down on paper all of the pros and cons of each decision and be sure to weigh long-term as well as immediate benefits. <br /><br />Without knowing all the details, I say go for ownership. It will be hard at first but you will be working for something that belongs to YOU! You will begin a family tradition. You will have a place that your kids and grandkids will return to. There is a stewardship and responsibility that come with ownership but the potential is only limited by the amount of work you are willing to put into it. I know the last ranch you were at was miserable so think of the pride and satisfaction you and Daniel would feel when looking out over your own land and livestock thinking, "We worked hard for this and now it is ours!!"<br /><br />I know you will make the decision that is best for your family. Keep us informed. Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Tell Daniel we said "hi!"Maria Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437632664972761392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762215813363601613.post-42065377146052271942009-11-21T23:12:09.359-07:002009-11-21T23:12:09.359-07:00Pray, pray and pray some more...and when you think...Pray, pray and pray some more...and when you think you are done...PRAY some more! <br />I understand the need to "find" yourselves...and I am sure that no matter what your decision it will all work out for you!Good luck either way!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04440974543436440058noreply@blogger.com