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Good Sunday Mornin'

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Shortgrass

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Good Sunday Mornin' again. It is amazing at how many thoughts can go through you head in the split second you are trying to hold a big bale up! I wondered if i would survive, if I would be able to care for livestock, and sort of surprized at how little the cattle meant in that split second. One thing I hope to forever have a grasp on is how important it is to enjoy today. I was so close to being killed, that I kind of feel like each day is a gift given me by God. I feel so rich in things that really matter. Eccliestes 6 Says one of lifes tragedys is the rich man who posseses everything his heart could desire, but God does not give him the ability to enjoy any of it. By contrast, Eccliestes 3 explains that if we do good and savor what God has given us, it just gets no better than that. God has blessed me with friends and family that ranks me among life's wealthiest. The next several months I will be in bed or a wheelchair while my pelvis mends. I am determined to enjoy this season of my life. Jan and I laugh at how awkward I am, and what a job it is to get a smotch! One of the great treasures I am gathering durring this time is how Jan proves daily that those vows she made to me wern't empty phrases, but very serious vows. Sure, I knew that, but it is special to see them proved daily. Jan is checking heavies and watching the calves more than she has in years, which is great. God has left us with livestock, and the ability to care for them, which we will do and enjoy, but they really have little to do with life's meaning. It is about our walk with Him, and loving our neighbors, which is a pretty easy assignment with the friends & neighbors I have!
 
Good Sunday morning to you Shortgrass! :D We are pretty glad to still have ya too. I think you hit on one of the secrets to a happy life. Be thankful and happy about what we have instead of worrying and fretting about what we don't. :wink: Sure easier said then done sometimes. With your amazing attitude, a loving comapadre, your fine neighbors and the good Lord's blessings you will be on your feet in no time.

Now what I wanta know is what your doing up at this hour? :D :wink:
 
Thanks for inspiring us with your great attitude and faith in God, Shortgrass. When people come as close to dying as you and I, but still pull through, it is much easier to consider each new day as a pleasant bonus. For the three weeks I was in the hospital, and more or less "out of it," ranching worries never even crossed my mind. With the Good Lord, Peach and the Kosmo Kid in charge, and my sister and wonderful neighbors helping, I had peace of mind that everything was probably getting done better than it would even if I was there.

You should take this opportunity to write your memoirs. It would be very interesting reading.
 
H, I am now old enough to stay up as late as I want (even later sometimes).

Soap, I would have to be able to remember to write memoirs. That could present problems!
 
Thanks Shortgrass, maybe the Good Lord meant for this to happen to get you posting Good Sunday Morning again.

Stay positive, you'll be out and around before you know it.
 

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