Life in our corner of the woods.... Keep Praying!

New welcome sign we just finished.

Summer is here in Colorado. We are now in the 100's ! So much is going on, and we are slowly attacking our little jungle in the back yard.  We are thankful every day for our new home, God is so good! 

 

Since I am still working 40+ hours a week our projects are taking a little longer to accomplish, but it is all taking shape and we are excited to see the fruits of our labor. We have our raised bed gardens up and growing, the walnut trees are heavy with nuts.  We have gotten rid of several vines on the back fence with 3 more big plants to go.  We have empty lots behind us, about 10 acres or so and the owner is not caring for it, so we sawed down 3 elm trees, and are slowly getting the weeds under control behind our fence. You can only do it in the early morning though as it is too hot to work in after 11 or so.

 

You probably have heard that Colorado again has many wild fires. 12 right now.  The biggest one in South Fork, Colorado. This fire is called the West Fork Complex as it is a combination of 3 individual fires.  It is threatening South Fork, Wagon Wheel gap, and is not far from Creede.  Plus there are cabins every where.

 

Remember that wonderful family reunion we had last year there in this beautiful home? This home is in Wagon Wheel Gap area, half way between South Fork and Creede.

 

Katie and Leland have been evacuated, as well as 2 aunts and uncles, Delton and Betty and Tommy and Gary, plus a cousin Joann and husband. Tommy and Gary stay in South Fork year round, and Delton and Betty come to their South Fork home in the Summer, as does Katie and Leland to this home in the Wagon Wheel Gap area. Joann lives there year round near South Fork and has a beauty shop in town.  Right now the fire is about 3 miles behind this home, and on the other side is about 4 miles from South Fork.

 

Smoke over Del Norte.

Spanish Trail marker.

 

Currently there are over 1,300 fire fighters protecting homes all around the area. 81,000 acres so far and Wolf Creek Ski area is in danger as well. Today on Face Book there is a movie made by a fire fighter that gives you a taste of what they are going through.  

 

 

http://vimeo.com/69120008

Would appreciate your prayers for everyone, and if you get a chance hug a fire fighters neck today ok?  We love them dearly!

We are still praying, and thankful for our beautiful state.

Hugs, Ma and Pa

Fires again in Colorado

Our hearts are breaking as once again we have major fires in our state.

 

Right now we have 3 major fires burning.

 

Forest Fire Map

Big Meadows Fire 5 miles North of Grand Lake, CO.  Black Forest Fire near Colorado Springs , and Royal Gorge Fire near Canon City.

 

Big Meadows is 30% contained 353 acres and no structures have been damaged yet.

Google images. 

Black Forest fire which is in Colorado Springs area again is 5% contained 15,702 acres, 360 structures gone the first day, and many more are in danger.  This fire is  NE of where the fire was last year in the Mountain Shadows subdivision.  They are saying it is now the worst in Colorado history.

On Face Book today. 

Royal Gorge, outside of Canon City happened near the Royal Gorge Bridge, all the buildings are gone connected with Royal Gorge park area, the bridge sustained some damage but is in tact.  This fire is 40% contained, with 3,126 acres so far.

 

We have family near the Black Forest fire, our nephew and wife Doug and Jennifer.  They are 6 miles SE of the fire now.  Jennifer's cousin has lost her home. They were able to move farm animals and get a few possessions out ahead of the fire.

 

Please keep our precious state in your prayer!

 

Praying,

Ma and Pa 

 

 



Our little "Jungle"

Yes we are still here, just on the run! Like most of  you too.

 

Pa's Shop is pretty much up and running and so our focus has been changed to our little "jungle".

 

The former owner planted some beautiful flowers, however, the only thing to eat in the yard is walnuts from our 2 walnut trees.

 

He also liked to plant lots of plants side by side..Thus our little jungle.

 

So, we got busy and went to the back yard and added Raised Bed garden #1, which has our tomatoes.

 

In the little holes of the cinder block is radishes and onions!  Notice all the plants in the corner where the brown is.  There are 6 huge plants there... Lol. All but 2 are going away.. On the other side of the porch is our 2nd raised bed garden. Needs filled with dirt, but we will have our peppers, and other things, in the little holes goes our garlic.

 

Also garden #3 for the year will go about where the wheel barrow is... next year we will put one (raised bed) on the other side of the house for our green beans.

 

There is a pretty plant growing in the back right now too.

 

Our little light purple Clematis!

 

We have lots of pretty ones in bloom in the front yard.

 

Dark purple Iris

Pink/Purple and white Columbine.

White, light and Medium purple Iris.

Yellow Columbine.

And next to that a purple and white Columbine.

 

In the front we have a bed that is almost empty except for a few straggling Iris plants. Our green beans will go there this year.

 

So, If you wonder where Ma and Pa are, we are in our little jungle...

 

Hoping all is well with all of you!

 

Hugs, Ma and Pa

 

 

 

 

 

 



 





Back to "normal", whatever that is!

Wow, what a busy 2 months we have had... but we are now done.  Our little trailer sold, closing was this week. God chose a middle age lady that needed an economic place to live!  Praise God for His step by step leading!

 

So we are getting back to normal again.

Dad's shop is almost up and running...

I have pictures to put on the wall and that is all.

 

Outside has gotten a little attention as well, but needs alot more.  However we are excited to see all the flowers coming along.

Pansy Party!

Lilacs are so yummy! Love them!

Our sister cities on the East slope of Colorado got snow again... we got rain last night.
All needed moisture, but poor East slope has had a bunch of snow this year.

We hope this finds you all enjoying your spring!

We are settling in and happy,
Hugs, Ma and Pa

 

 

 

Getting back in order.

We are Home!

 

So much to do when you move... especially when you fix up the old home to sell.

 

We got moved and spent the biggest part of March getting our little trailer home in order to sell and it is now on the market.

 

 

Pray with us that it sells quickly.  We painted the ceiling, washed the walls, did minor repair where needed, and Jim layed new tile in the kitchen, which turned out beautiful.

 

We are now unpacking after spending a special Easter with all our kids and grand kids.

 

Jim now has a 2 car garage that he is making into his jewelry shop, and it is taking shape.  He has needed this for so long and it is such a blessing!  We will soon be making jewelry and stockpiling so that we soon can move into our next phase of life... going to rock shows and fairs to supplement our income.  I am putting the house in order, and it is getting there as well.  Outside awaits, with even more pretty plants for us to enjoy.  We need to find room for our raised bed vegetable garden, as growing season is around the corner!

 

Stop by often to see our progress as we enjoy this special blessing the Lord has given us.

 

Praising the Lord daily,

Ma and Pa

 



Blessed Beyond Measure!

Our Daily Bread Picture.

It's ours.... we signed on our home on Friday, Praise the Lord!!!!

I have had to work this weekend, and have felt like a caged tiger, wanting to be free.  Jim shampooed and cleaned at the house so it will be ready for us, and I have from the 4th - 14th off.  So, we will see how much we can get done.   Neither of us have been sleeping past 4 am.... so we will get an early start of it anyway!

Will touch base and share pictures later!

Praising God for His goodness.

Ma and Pa

Praise God From Whom all Blessings Flow!

We have so much to be thankful for!

As I shared with you awhile back, we decided to start looking for a house to buy. 

We have gone back and forth, and actually put a contract on one house, only to find that it had so many things wrong with it, so we backed out.

But finally Praise the Lord, the Lord brought us a house that meets all our needs, and we are in the process of buying!

We have alot of hoops to jump through yet, but, we know that God will provide the way.

Please forgive us if we do not post often... we are busy, but our thoughts are with you all.

Praising God every day!

Ma and Pa