A Beautiful Country Morning

I have to admit waking up to see the bean and corn fields is absolutely breathtaking.  I'm not fond of waking up super duper early, but when I walk outside and step into the pick up truck, it's just a beautiful, peaceful sight.  Yes, I did say pick up truck.  It's a monstrous vehicle, but I feel much safer driving it over a smaller car.  I fear that I will hit a deer every morning!  So if I hit one, I would rather be in a larger vehicle.  The best part of my morning is knowing that I will pick up Mr. Jordan Jacobs at around 6:20 in the morning.  He has a butter and jelly toast waiting for me, and his smile and hug just honestly brightens my day! 

This past weekend I helped (well more like watched) Jordan put up a deer stand.  Wow!  He goes up high!  I wasn't sure what the experience would be like, but it was good to know what Jordan does to prepare for deer season.  It's a wonderful feeling to know that I not only love Jordan, but I admire him for his many skills.  

I have been reading this book about Praxedes by Father Martin-Maria Olive.  Once you can get over the poorly written or translated text, you can gain a great deal of knowledge about the holy woman.  She lived in a part of Spain that I actually visited at one point, and her honeymoon took place in the city I lived in for about two months.  I immediately was drawn to her story because of where she actually lived.  Then reading about her trials and saintly actions just drew me to know more about her.  One of my favorite quotes from her so far is, "To serve God and be sad, I can't imagine it."  I will take her advice today and for days to come.  Smile and pray.   :)