Many of us know that teenage prenancies are wrong besides being immoral to people's standards. Today was no exception. I had a yearling heifer give birth to a small heifer calf, with the vet's help of course. It was heavily unexpected of course and quite a surprise. Since I usually don't breed heifers until they are fifteen months of age, I usually don't plan on an animal giving birth at twelve months of age. Doing the gestation period on the animal, it figures out to that she was bred when she was a little over three months of age. It's a scary thought.
Other than that, life is going pretty well. Have two cows left to calve in...it's time to be done. Tractor is coming along well. Hoping to crank it over and start it on Friday. I'm pretty excited to be with it!!
Sarah and I continue to enjoy each others company. We are both still in awe of how God led the two of us together. Words cannot describe the joy that she has brought to my life!!!
Blessings
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Busy Busy
Well, I haven't written much lately. So, since I have some time here, I thought that I would say a few words in an update out here.
Life has been pretty crazy lately, with calving in full swing, trying to figure out how to redo some tile line, dealing with the dry weather, and beginning a relationship. It's been quite a ride.
Calving is going well so far. As of last night, we have had seven cows calve in and giving us eight calves. Yep, had a nice set of twins about a week ago. All the cows and calves are doing well for the most part. Had two breech calves so far this year. One the vet pulled and the other I pulled last night. It isn't very fun dealing with complications like that, but it makes me feel blessed for the trouble free years that we have had in the past. Got another cow that looks like it is going to start calving anytime now, hence why I am not working and in the house on the computer. :)
We have finally got the lake in the pasture draining, hopefully in the next day or two, all of the water will be drained out. Then we will be able to start digging in the new tile line. So, hopefully, next year we won't have to deal with the lake affect again!
We haven't seen any kind of moisture for over two weeks. Plus it has been very windy here lately, so there are starting to be dust storms, which is not cool! They are saying that there is a cance of rain today and then the next few days. I am just praying for rain to come! I don't know when the last time I saw it this dry in May. Most of the corn is up in the area and the beans are coming through as well. Rain would be really timely about now.
I feel like the luckiest guy in the world right now. About three weeks ago I came in contact with someone and well, the rest in kinda history!! :) I never, never thought that this would happen, but I am so glad that it did!! Been dating for a little over a week now, but it seems like it has been longer than that. Sarah, you rock my world!!!!
The tractor is coming along pretty well. Haven't had a lot of time to work on it lately. Mounted the engine block back on the frame yesterday. Hopefully, I'll be able to be done with it within a week.
Blessings
Life has been pretty crazy lately, with calving in full swing, trying to figure out how to redo some tile line, dealing with the dry weather, and beginning a relationship. It's been quite a ride.
Calving is going well so far. As of last night, we have had seven cows calve in and giving us eight calves. Yep, had a nice set of twins about a week ago. All the cows and calves are doing well for the most part. Had two breech calves so far this year. One the vet pulled and the other I pulled last night. It isn't very fun dealing with complications like that, but it makes me feel blessed for the trouble free years that we have had in the past. Got another cow that looks like it is going to start calving anytime now, hence why I am not working and in the house on the computer. :)
We have finally got the lake in the pasture draining, hopefully in the next day or two, all of the water will be drained out. Then we will be able to start digging in the new tile line. So, hopefully, next year we won't have to deal with the lake affect again!
We haven't seen any kind of moisture for over two weeks. Plus it has been very windy here lately, so there are starting to be dust storms, which is not cool! They are saying that there is a cance of rain today and then the next few days. I am just praying for rain to come! I don't know when the last time I saw it this dry in May. Most of the corn is up in the area and the beans are coming through as well. Rain would be really timely about now.
I feel like the luckiest guy in the world right now. About three weeks ago I came in contact with someone and well, the rest in kinda history!! :) I never, never thought that this would happen, but I am so glad that it did!! Been dating for a little over a week now, but it seems like it has been longer than that. Sarah, you rock my world!!!!
The tractor is coming along pretty well. Haven't had a lot of time to work on it lately. Mounted the engine block back on the frame yesterday. Hopefully, I'll be able to be done with it within a week.
Blessings
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The impossible became possible
The song "Would You Go With Me" by Josh Turner has brought a whole new meaning to me in the last week. Who knew that one song and one person would change my life so dramatically. :)
Blessings
Blessings
Monday, May 11, 2009
Times are Changing
The last week has been on of the most exciting weeks in my whole life!
Friday I graduated from college. It was soo much fun!! Though it was a little awkward being back on campus, it was good to see close friends again and say goodbye. It was weird getting my diploma five months after I was done with classes, but am glad that I finally got it!! Therefore, I am officially graduated not, but stil don't have a full time job. Though I am not too worried, God has a plan for me and will lead me to the right job.
Saturday was a day that almost cannot be put into words. The afternoon and evening was spend spending time with a really new friend of mine. I have never laughed nor sang soo much Josh Turner in one day. I wouldn't have traded it for the world and hope that it can happen again soon! :)
Calving is underway here on the farm. The forth calf of the year was born yesterday. All bull calves so far so I am happy for that. Currently, we have a guy digging up the tile line so that it can be fixed to drain the lake in the pasture. Hoping that it gets done soon so that I can get my new seeding into the pasture.
I know that it seems weird that I am on here at this time of day, but I have lost my voice and am feeling a little under the weather. Nice to have a day off, but I have too much to be doing to take the day off!
Blessings.
Friday I graduated from college. It was soo much fun!! Though it was a little awkward being back on campus, it was good to see close friends again and say goodbye. It was weird getting my diploma five months after I was done with classes, but am glad that I finally got it!! Therefore, I am officially graduated not, but stil don't have a full time job. Though I am not too worried, God has a plan for me and will lead me to the right job.
Saturday was a day that almost cannot be put into words. The afternoon and evening was spend spending time with a really new friend of mine. I have never laughed nor sang soo much Josh Turner in one day. I wouldn't have traded it for the world and hope that it can happen again soon! :)
Calving is underway here on the farm. The forth calf of the year was born yesterday. All bull calves so far so I am happy for that. Currently, we have a guy digging up the tile line so that it can be fixed to drain the lake in the pasture. Hoping that it gets done soon so that I can get my new seeding into the pasture.
I know that it seems weird that I am on here at this time of day, but I have lost my voice and am feeling a little under the weather. Nice to have a day off, but I have too much to be doing to take the day off!
Blessings.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Well, I got ten minutes before I have to go and check cows, so I thought that I would give a little update out here.
Calving is in full swing around here. We have two in so far and there are about three more that are expected to come in with in the next few days. It has gone well so far, with the exception of a case of salemenalle in a calf. Hopefully the rest will go smoothly as well.
The tractor is coming along well. After cracking three different sleeves, the sleeves and pistons are finally back in the engine block. The TA went back on the tractor today. It finally looks like I am making progress with the project. Haha! It's been a learning experience, that is for sure, but it has been fun to do as well. Just as long as the neighbors don't find out about it and then want me to work on their tractors too. :)
I leave in the morning for Dordt. Hoping to be able to see some people before the ceremony on Friday. Not really reality yet that I am actually graduating. I've been done with classes for so long now that it is almost going to be weird to be going back for the ceremony. But it will be a good time to see people one more time before we spread out all over the country.
God is working in my life in ways that I never thought possible. He has surprised me in many ways over the past week that I don't have the words to say. He is making possible what I thought impossible. But I am enjoying it everyday and hope that it continues for a long time!!! :)
But, gotta go check cows so that I can go sleep just to get up at 2am to check again. Hope all is well on your end of the line.
Blessings
Calving is in full swing around here. We have two in so far and there are about three more that are expected to come in with in the next few days. It has gone well so far, with the exception of a case of salemenalle in a calf. Hopefully the rest will go smoothly as well.
The tractor is coming along well. After cracking three different sleeves, the sleeves and pistons are finally back in the engine block. The TA went back on the tractor today. It finally looks like I am making progress with the project. Haha! It's been a learning experience, that is for sure, but it has been fun to do as well. Just as long as the neighbors don't find out about it and then want me to work on their tractors too. :)
I leave in the morning for Dordt. Hoping to be able to see some people before the ceremony on Friday. Not really reality yet that I am actually graduating. I've been done with classes for so long now that it is almost going to be weird to be going back for the ceremony. But it will be a good time to see people one more time before we spread out all over the country.
God is working in my life in ways that I never thought possible. He has surprised me in many ways over the past week that I don't have the words to say. He is making possible what I thought impossible. But I am enjoying it everyday and hope that it continues for a long time!!! :)
But, gotta go check cows so that I can go sleep just to get up at 2am to check again. Hope all is well on your end of the line.
Blessings
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