What's the next right thing after approaching a flooded road? "Turn around. Don't drown". Except that's kind of hard to do with a train. After heavy rains in our area earlier this week we had some flooding. The train that comes through our farm daily had to park it one evening. About the time Jan was considering bringing them supper, a RR pickup came by and picked up the crew.
Last Sunday evening we helped celebrate Rosie's first birthday. A little Dutch Bingo. Rosie is Carson and Rachel's daughter. Rachel is BJ and Cassia's daughter. BJ is our son. PTL.
Is a Fendt tractor the next right thing? It does kind of grow on you after being used to green, red, and yellow. One of it's perks is a 3000 hour warranty including a full service package. That means service techs come and change all oils and filters at regular intervals without being asked.
Last Monday evening Adam came to Oskaloosa. Someone called into Smokey Row with a death threat to him and those attending. Adam said, "We are in a battle between good and evil. Evil will not prevail. Conservatism is alive and well in the state of Iowa. We will move forward as planned". Sometimes the next right thing involves standing up for our principles, values, and freedoms.
This has been a wet, but busy week. For you as well I'm sure. My sister Beth, her husband Dan, their son Will and Brittney, along with their grandson Russel spent the week with us. Checking crop stands, preparing sprayers for skinny tire spraying between crop rows, state track meet at Drake, graduations, and parties celebrating with the graduates. And we have a granddaughter getting married tomorrow, on Memorial Day.
Kudos to Jackson (Kurt and Emily), Elijah (Mark and Stacy), Malaki (Karl and Kristin), and Elliot (Brian and Becky) for helping yesterday. I think growing up and working together with cousins is a blessing. Plus Grandpa and Grandma get to enjoy their company.
After competing at the State track meet, Ezra (Brian and Becky) graduated from PCHS last evening. His father was the commencement speaker.
Two year old Tatum (Karl and Kristin) decided the next right thing to do was to get off his 3-wheeler and help his brother Malaki break down pro boxes.
So what's our point this morning? Often when tough things happen we want to quit, turn around, or immediately count our loss, when in fact, we need to be like the train, and do the next right thing, wait. 24 hours later the water was off this field and Kurt's corn looks just fine.
"Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart". Psalm 27:13
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