Joel's Journey: fall on our farm......

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

fall on our farm......

It seems the trees turned overnight. It is so beautiful. It is so like it was when Joel was here in that Oct. 0f 06. Makes me miss him even more.

Today started out a bit interesting. I had plans of going over to the place where we got the beds, but I did not make it there. About 45 min. south the "good ole van" decided it did not want to go any longer!! I lost power at a speed of 65 and coasted over to the side of the interstate. Called Terry and our mechanics wife soon came to pick me up and transported me back to his shop and then the "Great Mav and Mavette" came and carried the "old woman who not only has sooooo many children and am blessed but now has a broken down van!!!" Oh, well, could be worse. I 'll take a sick van over a sick child any day!!

Just to look at these pictures tells me I do not have to worry about vans. He can create and make all the trees turn colors, he can surely take care of a van. I enjoy the Fall, but my best season is Spring, especially now. It speaks of life and hope.

A big weekend ahead. Terry's folks are coming in as well as his sister, husband and two children for a BD party for Terry's mom. She will be 7o and we are having a party for her. I was suppose to go grocery shopping tomorrow and get alll that squared away before they get here but we'll have to figure out another plan. Something will work out, surely!

I have been reading in the book of Joshua. I am finding myself a little down in remembering Joel and these months ahead. I am trying to meditate upon what God has done and know that He will do for the future, for our children and their futures.I must keep drinking of the fountain, even though I feel dry, the fountain never runs dry!

Enjoy the pictures.........

9 comments:

Jessica said...: I have been a quiet follower but I just have to say that those pictures are BEAUTIFUL!! Took my breath away. I live in Edmond, Ok and I found your blog from a comment that you left on Jessica Kate's blog (she is a friend of my sisters). I'm amazed at what a small world it is and my heart aches for your loss. I've enjoyed reading about your big family and all the "adventures" they have.; October 21, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Leanne said...: I enjoy the pictures you posted...

I'm amazed that anywhere could be more beautiful than it is here right now!!

Hang in there....I will pray for perseverance for you this week.

Thanks for the sweet potato casserole recipe!; October 21, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Teena said...: Beautiful beautiful pictures....

Thinking and praying for you.

HUGS~; October 21, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Janet said...: Aaaaaah! Your photographs are breathtaking!; October 22, 2009 at 2:36 AM
Teena said...: Thanks Cindy, for stopping by my blog. I came back to *visit* with you a bit. I love the pics. My computer acts up so much that yesterday I could only see about 3-4 pics but today I can see them all. HOW BEAUTIFUL. Wow... :)

You know with the time of year thing... I do that a lot with my Dad. I know it isn't the same... and he lived a long life... but when the time of year comes around it brings back a flood of memories. So many different things do. Like when I went to visit my sister (she lives in my parents home) and I went into the garage where my dad tinklered around and listened to his blue grass music. I could *smell* him. It was bittersweet. I do not want that to go away... some may think that is morbid or something but I need that.

Also, fall is a great time of year but not my favorite either... spring is mine. Something about fall brings some sorrow ... maybe the ending of a year or something.

I do enjoy the fall/winter baking, celebrating....

Today has been a tough one for me... so I appreciate you commenting and praying.

My time with Mandi was great. Wesley cried for over 15 mins when we left her... and Mandi cried too. Her heart is here. She has been reading over at
www.joyfullyhome.blogspot.com I know the Lord is working.

Hugs....; October 22, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Katie said...: Cindy ~ Absolutely beautiful! Why can't the trees always look like this?

Thank you for living out the Truth and standing on His Word. You always point to Jesus even in your pain.

I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. John 14:6; October 22, 2009 at 4:41 PM
The Lockwood Family ♥ said...: Oh Cindy, I'm so glad that I came by here tonight. First, because those pictures are just so beautiful! Just want I've been missing so much! I always get a bit homesick during most every season other than summer. It's always so hot here and dry and well, while the people are so beautiful the land is so barren.
And also, what a good thought you leave us. Even when we feel dry and empty, He is the Living Water! His Word is what sustains us!
While I don't get on here much now days, I do think of you EVERY day and pray for you...I've been praying especially for you these past couple of weeks just thinking of how these months ahead must bring back so many memories of your sweet Joel. May the Lord bless you, comfort you, and quench your thirsty soul as you drink from Him.
love,
Jaynee; October 22, 2009 at 11:16 PM
momma-T said...: Ya'll should submit your Fall photo's on the Weather Channel web site:
http://www.weather.com/outlook/photo/read/featuredphoto/A50D9716-03BC-4135-87E1-B4ED8B0E0C46?from=hp_dwp
There is a contest and the grand prize winner get's $2500 dollars!; October 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Anonymous said...: Hats off to the photographer-the picture look like beautiful pieces of handpainted artwork. Nothing more beautiful than God's artwork and how blessed we are that He gave us so much beauty in His outdoors. Hope all is well with your family and I still enjoy keeping up with all of you through the blog. Thanks for sharing; October 24, 2009 at 8:32 PM

Joel's Story

Joel, our 11th of 13 and a twin of Josiah, at age 3 was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer, on December 6th, 2006. Joel had three perfect years of health and he and Josiah celebrated their 3rd birthday Sept. 13th, 2006. The first of Oct. Joel started having unexplained fevers for a few days and would return to active play. After the fourth round of fevers we took him to our family Dr. which they said his iron was low, so we treated that for a few weeks and took him back only to have his hemo. showing lower than before. We were referred to a hematologists and saw him a few weeks with blood checks twice a week. At a visit on Dec. 4th we showed the Dr. the bumps, (which were tumors but we did not know at the time) on Joel's head and he was very concerned and we were told we needed to admit him immediately and start extensive tests the following day. Joel went through rigorous testing and then the dreaded results were given. Joel was at a stage IV the most extensive stage, but we were hopeful that the Lord would use the means of Chemotherapy treatments to restore Joel's body. Joel endured 8 1/2 days in the hospital, came home for Christmas, and returned for his second round of chemo Jan. 3, 2007. Joel had a seizure that night after midnight and went into a coma due to a tumor bleeding in his head area and causing his brain to swell. After tests the following days, the Dr. declared Joel "brain dead" and took us to court to force us to take Joel off life support, as we did not agree with the medical field's definition of death. Our family sought to stand with the scripture, "life is in the blood,"and until Joel's heart quit beating naturally, he was living. We were making arrangements to bring him home and on January 23, 2007 his little heart stopped beating and he went to be with the Lord Jesus in heaven. Our lives are changed forever. God is faithful in the midst of this trial and we look with great hope to be with him someday.