Crossroads Harmony
Last night we finished up our Summer Concert Series. The opening act was
sound effect stories with Michael Drackley followed by welcoming back
Crossroads Harmony. Their tight accappella harmony and variety of folk, 50’s,
love and worship songs was so enjoyable. They ended the evening with a
song from Ephesians 3:20, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more
than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to
him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for
ever and ever! Amen.” We ended the evening with a campfire and fellowship
with friends.
Michael Drackley performing his sound effects.
Nursing Home Visit
Last Friday we had the chance to join the Hale and Hardy 4-H group when
they visited an area nursing home. The residents really enjoyed seeing the
kids and the animals. We brought dogs, kittens, a rabbit and a lamb.
WWSDA Youth Clinic
On Saturday, August 8, the Wisconsin Working Stock Dog Association
sponsored a youth clinic here at the farm. Rose Anderson generously came
down from the UP of Michigan to spend the day investing in young handlers.
She did a fantastic job working with four youth and six dogs. Four of the dogs
had never worked sheep before. Seeing the dogs “come to life” as their instinct
kicked in, when they realized what they were created to do, is an experience
that never gets old.
Tia watching and waiting her turn.
She got it!
Sadie cooling off.
Sadie wanting to work more.
The whole group. Thank you for a great day, Rose!
First Baptist Annual Church Picnic
Last Sunday our local church hosted its annual church picnic here at the farm.
The service was a presentation by the youth (including our daughter, Megan)
who had gone on a missions trip to West Virginia earlier in the summer with
World Vision.
The youth leading worship.
Church in the barn loft.
Two young men were baptized after the service!
Plenty of food.
A great afternoon of fellowship.
Stock Dog Clinic
While I was home hosting the reception with Larry and Lois, Megan and Becky
headed to a stock dog clinic. Megan received a youth scholarship from the
WWSDA to attend the clinic with one of the nation’s top handlers, Kathy Knox,
for help with training with her young dog, Tess. All three of them had a great
time and learned so much more about working stock dogs.
