GOP State Convention

Arthur and I had the privilege of going to the State Republican Convention this last week in Duluth. Having been to a few of them over the years, I would have to say it was the calmest one we've been too with very little debate over anything. It was also the most "depressing" for lack of a better word. I'm not sure where those reading this are at politically, but it was pretty much a room full of Cruz supporters who no longer had their candidate. The party tried to get us excited about the alternative, but even they weren't excited. 

There were some high points, the most exciting being Dave Hughes! Mr. Hughes is running against Collin Peterson who has been in office for 26 years. Mr. Hughes is an Iraq veteran, homeschool dad of seven, and a conservative Christian. Mr. Hughes gave a great speech that made you think there is still hope for America. Please pray for this man and the upcoming election.

Finally back at home, things are super busy. We planted most of our garden and the pumpkins over at the maze. The crew is getting ready to plant petunias tomorrow up town. Priscilla is very much enjoying her week down in Missouri on the 24 team at the ACE International Student Convention. Miriam is getting things ready for her summer. For those that don't know, she is spending the summer working at a Bible camp. We are going to really miss her as she's the one that mows the yard, and has for years. She's also the one that really enjoys gardening and processing. The rest of us will have to fill in her big shoes. Yes, we planted a smaller garden :) Mainly because now that Isaac and Silas are married, we eat half of what we did before!

Enjoy your beautiful week everyone!
God is good, all the time!
All the time, God is good!

Endorsing Convention

There was a MN District 1 endorsing convention last night that Arthur and Hosanna were involved in. There were six different people running for MN senate district 1 Republican place as well as our state representative Dan Fabian needed endorsing.

Mark Johnson got the endorsement by, well, most all of the votes! He is a good man and we are excited to have him running for this office. Our current DFL state senator has been there for years and years but is retiring this year so we are excited to have a good conservative candidate to support. 

Arthur and our state representative Dan Fabian get along good and Arthur feels free to share any concerns he has with him. Sorry it's blurry, I sent my old camera along.

Arthur and Hosanna had a good evening with Arthur being a delegate and Hosanna alternate. Normally alternates don't vote unless they get seated and she got seated so was able to vote. A big thank you to Amos for milking so Arthur could go!!

Meanwhile, back on the farm, the beef calves are starting to be born. This means constantly checking the beef cows for calving problems and then tagging them when they are born. Isaac's beef cows are almost done calving so he's helping Arthur out as needed. The snow is pretty much gone with a dusting each night that melts in the morning. It's still pretty cold out!

Priscilla is wrapping up book four in her Amy's Adventures series and will post on her blog when that's ready. Miriam and Hosanna are keeping busy with the house they clean, care center work, and delivering meals for the elderly in town through Meals-on-Wheels. Miriam is also helping with VBS preparation. Hosanna is also enjoying opportunities to do chalk drawing different places.  I'm working on VBS and maze stuff. I know, it seems early, but it takes a long time to get some stuff done and its easier to do it now when its not as nice outside than do things in the summer when I'd rather be outside.

Have a great weekend serving God and don't forget to go to church this Sunday!