Decorating the Christmas Tree!!

Christmas is only 12 days away!!!

Time flies, are you ready :)

My Dad and Michael putting the lights on ...

Boof stringing beads

Decorations come next, it looks so pretty!

Beth carefully adjusting a ornament

Me :)

And here's the finished product!!! So pretty!

What'd ya think of the Hance's cat? He's absolutely HUGE!!!

Sometimes problems seem so big ...

They hide the light of day,

Sometimes pain cuts so deep, I can't find the words to pray.

Sometimes heartaches seem to be much more than I can stand,

That's when grace seems to take me by the hand.

He gives grace, in the midst of every storm,

God gives grace that carries the weary and worn.

He's everything we ever need, for everything we face

So remember when it seems you can't go on,

God gives grace.

I know every pain I feel becomes His very own,

God knows the weakness of my heart that I can't make it all alone.

For He knows what I can handle and He never gives me more,

When my strength comes to it's end, He has more grace in store!

He gives grace, in the midst of every storm,

God gives grace that carries the weary and worn.

He's everything we ever need, for everything we face

So remember when it seems you can't go on,

God gives grace.

Grace will help you stand when problems seem so tall,

And grace will pick you up, every time you fall!

So remember when it seems you can't go on,

God gives grace.

I'm in Love!!!

And who wouldn't be???!

Isn't she the cutest thing you ever saw?

She's such a happy little girl! Always ready with a giant smile,

and some "blow" kisses.

Grinning for the camera

Having fun, jumping on my lap ...

She loves having her picture taken. Conceited little thing!

"Aww, Cute!" Is what Hollie said about this picture -
I told you that she's conceited!!

She was trying to dodge the camera, but Bethany got her anyway

My little cutie-pie ...

Thanksgiving ....

Well here it is - Thankgiving already.

You know how hard it is to be thankful, really thankful when your world is crashing down around your ears?? Believe me, it's hard. And so far, I'm not doing a very good job. :) We are supposed to move back to New York tomorrow w/ no job, no car, no money, and best of a all - no place to live! Oh yah! Plus leaving everything behind in Alabama, the last time I left my house, I had no idea that I wouldn't be coming back. (And yes, I'm one of those weird people who says "goodbye" to their old house.) I have been crying way more then I thought was possible for me!!

Just pray for us please!!!
Love you all, and have a great Thanksgiving.
Sar

http://www.reclamationranch.com/

Hey Everyone,
Please keep on praying for the ranch. The past few days have been so so so hard. I don't think that I have never cried so much in my whole life. Talk about my whole life turning upside down in a second. Watching all of our boys being taken away without a moments notice was soooo hard. They only let us say goodbye to one guy - Roman who was one of the 18 year olds and a leader. I couldn't help but cry when he hugged me goodbye, and thought that is might be the last time we would see him. Just keep us in your prayers please!

Bethany and I are in Tennessee now, we are staying with the Lansing for a few days, just to stay out of harms way. Thankfully we have a very faithful friend Lydia, who has stuck with us through thick and thin. She came with us for moral support, thanks goodness. Just keep on praying please! I love you all.
And as always, be good,
Sar

URGENT - PLEASE PRAY!!!!

I have a very urgent prayer request for the Boys Home. One of the former ranch boys filed a complaint against the ranch for child abuse and the police came this morning and took custody of all the boys. We REALLY, REALLY need prayer.
I'm not sure what is going to happen .... the future is very uncertain, and we need some support. Pray that everything works out, and the home doesn't get shut down. Please pray for us ....
Sar

A new addition to the family :)

Well ... we have another kitty!!! Can you believe it!! So cute and cuddly, Pumpkin is about 13 weeks old, and as cute as ever! Peaches hasn't decided if she really likes him or not, but I think that they will become best buddies pretty fast.

The first day she decided to take refuge on top of our cupboards (like way high up over every one's heads!!!) But I think that she is getting used to the idea and starting to enjoy the playtime with him :) Poor cat, she went through a traumatic experience being dethroned after 2 years!

The "Come and See Jubilee" starts a week from tomorrow, and I am personally dreading it!! Way too much stress, way too many people, way too many late nights!! I think that I might like to disappear for a week or two. Oh well, I'll brave through somehow.

The weather has been pretty nice here, a little chilly today but not too bad. And gas is down to $2.10!!! Miracles never cease huh?! Maybe you all should move to the south - every things cheaper down here, and I could use some good company :)

We also have a bunch of puppies right now!! Both of our dogs decided to go within a few weeks of each other - oh boy it should be interesting as they get bigger. Well I should head off to bed before I fall asleep at the computer. Be good ya'll!