FFA & 4H (8)

I'm Thankful for FFA & 4H

FFA and 4H have helped form me into the person I am.  Before I joined 4H (that came first), I was shy, timid and really quite afraid to talk in front of groups of people.  Being on the officer team of our goat club really helped me get over that.  When I joined FFA, giving a speech in front of judges, really helped me expand.  I've since discovered my love for speaking in front of groups.  Then when livestock judging came around, I was able to learn so much about livestock!  My showmanship skills will even be helped because of it.  I learned so much, and all because of 4H and FFA.  Now my advisers are helping me discover my leadership skills and how best to put them to use.  This isn't even including all the awesome people I've met because of it.  FFA and 4H have been a huge, wonderful part of my life.

Food (7)

I'm thankful for Food!

 PIZZA

 

 Spaghetti Casserole

 

 Chicken soup

 

 Pancakes

 

Cinnamon rolls

T Bone.....oh yeah baby!

This is for Ben (5) - CANDY!

During these difficult economic times, many find it hard to even get food on the table.  My dad has been so blessed with enough work this fall and we never have to fear going to bed hungry.  Sad thing is, it is often taken for-granted (though I rarely forget it :D) .

God's blessings!

~Bethany~

Friendships (6)

I'm Thankful for Friends!

I have been blessed with many wonderful friendships.  Several years ago, after we moved, I thought I would never find any friends in our area.  I seemed to be the only girl my age, it was kinda depressing.  After much prayer, I have been blessed with many wonderful Christian friends as well as kept one of the best relationships with my dear friends Jenna, Josh, and their whole family.  It's so amazing and refreshing to be able to share our real thoughts without worrying if we will hurt or offend each other.  To all of my awesome friends.....thank you for you friendship!  You all are such a blessing to me. 

 Ben, Anna and Natalie

 

Jenna and I

All of us playing in the water on a hot summer day while the parents show their wisdom and sit in the shade.

 Late night fair prep.

 

 Fun at the fair (Abigail with some girlfriends)

 

Danielle and I on our way to butcher chickens. :)

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls for he has no one to help him up.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Prov 17:17 

 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Prov 18:24

~Bethany~

My Family (5)

I'm Thankful for:

MY FAMILY!

Joshua 24:15  But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living.  But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

I am so thankful for my awesome family!  I don't know what I would do without any of them.  I love you all!

A sister in Christ,
~Bethany~

P.S. Eldarwen Failariel @ The Faithful Elven Princess is hosting a giveaway at her blog!  Check it out!  Some very cool prizes there.  :) 

Medicine & Doctors (4)

I'm Thankful for...

MEDICINE & DOCTORS

 

 

 Yep, again I got all of these pictures off Google. :P

After being sick for the last 30+ hours, I am very thankful for medicine and doctors!  Last night I felt like I was dying when I was choking on a swollen throat full of a thick mucous that I couldn't cough up.  I had a nice high fever of 102.8 and of course that brought on the chills.  Yeah, I was pretty miserable.  This morning though, I am feeling much much better!  I no longer can talk for the time being, but I guess that's ok as long as I'm not on my back.  Hopefully I can get out hunting again!!!!!  Yeah baby! :)

God's blessing to you all,
~Bethany~

Wildlife (3)

I'm thankful for WILDLIFE! :) :D 


Today is the opening day for firearm deer season!  I've seen a nice 6 point, a spike buck and a few does so far.  Still haven't gotten anything yet though.  :(  A neighbor of ours got a 10 point across the road.  Congratulations Jason!  I think I'm going to head back out now and see if I can get something this evening.  They might be all scared by this point though.  :(  Anyway, it's been a pretty decent day. 

Genesis 10:9

He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; that is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.

Genesis 27:3 

Now then, get your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.


Genesis 27:30

After Isaac finished blessing him and Jacob had scarcely left his father's presence, his brother Esau came in from hunting.

Genesis 1:26

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Genesis 1:28

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

White Tailed Deer

Paint Turtles

 Coons!

 

 Coyotes

 

 Pheasant

 

Squirrel

 

Bluebird 

 

Turkey

Rabbit

God bless!
~Bethany~

BTW, I got all of these pictures off Google images.  :)

Music (2)

I am thankful for MUSIC!

 Psalm 96

Sing to the LORD a new song; 

sing to the LORD, all the earth.

Psalm 98

  Sing to the LORD a new song,
       for he has done marvelous things;
       his right hand and his holy arm
       have worked salvation for him.

Psalm 149

  Praise the LORD.
       Sing to the LORD a new song,
       his praise in the assembly of the saints.

Isaiah 42:10

Sing to the LORD a new song,
       his praise from the ends of the earth,
       you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,
       you islands, and all who live in them.

 There are many beautiful different kinds of music that affect me in different way, and I am so thankful for it!  We had the privilege of being able to see 33 Miles last evening, so that was kinda cool.  Oh, and if you were wondering....I play piano too.  :)

God bless!
~Bethany~