2020-12-30 05:00
Robert O. Norris Bridge"Norris Bridge"I think it's kind of pretty.My late paternal grandfather kept a high school art book in a small book shelf he made himself inside a home he built himsel… Read More
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We are a Christian homeschooling family of 9 sharing experiences on our 14 acre farm in rural Virginia. Blog entries could feature anything going on in our lives: our walk with Christ, triumphs and struggles, homeschool, family life, helpful hints, tips for large family living, rural living, herbal medicine, etc. If you enjoyed your visit, please drop us a line at [email protected]
2020-12-28 18:43
Caleb was sent home from work on the evening of the 23rd because he was running a temp of 101. By Christmas Eve, his temperature was 103.5 and we were forcing fluids to head off dehydration… Read More
2020-12-28 15:24
A friend shared this aticle with me yesterday: (Thanks Diane!) Studies suggest 4 vitamins to lower risk of severe cases of COVID-19He also says the most recent studies show that ni… Read More
2020-12-28 15:14
For those cheering us on, we passed the first inspection and have been granted a permit for the next big project! Read More
2020-12-28 05:00
I should like to place a sign there that says Mr. Sanders to intrigue and entertain the passersby Read More
2020-12-25 05:00
Caleb was running a 103.5 temp in this photo, but he wanted to be with his siblings. He is a trooper!Merry CHRISTmasto our family and friends near and far, old and new,close and es… Read More
2020-12-24 23:05
The Star of Bethlehem This was recommended to me by some friends. My family and I sat down and watched it tonight. I feel Frederick Larson uses a very Biblical approach and discovers th… Read More
2020-12-24 15:14
We have over 150 of these to pass on to anyone who can use them. The sheet makes it easier to slide a patient from one flat surface to another.If the same patient is being moved, they can be… Read More
2020-12-24 15:03
2020-12-24 14:47
I did not get to see the Christmas star, but it is well with my soul... because I know the Star of Christmas! -w Read More
2020-12-23 16:37
I will TRY to update more later tonight. A lot has been happening. I am not sure I will be able. I have a "farm" sale (which might not be livestock related but is money I make from my home w… Read More
2020-12-23 05:00
It has vintage Coca Cola bottles in it too.Bethany likes vintage Coca Cola items Read More
2020-12-22 05:00
2020-12-21 05:00
Sittin' in six lane backed up trafficHorns a honkin', I've about had it I'm lookin' for an exit signGotta get outta here, get it all off my mindThen like a memory from your… Read More
2020-12-19 20:21
There was another box and a fellow employee gave her ham to us too.Our three middle children's boss knew he could not throw his employees their annual Christmas dinner party, so he sent a pa… Read More
2020-12-19 05:00
2020-12-18 02:57
The court case for Katherine's custody went as expected. Her father is having to pursue getting her records and the records of his ex wife who has several mental health diagnosis. She, the e… Read More
2020-12-18 01:11
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. Proverbs 21:31 Read More
2020-12-17 16:11
Yesterday was a big milestone, and if all goes well, today will be too! Asbells are rocking these projects!I do have pictures of the gang to share, but I am having a lot of issues getting th… Read More
2020-12-17 15:43
Southside Baptist Prepares for Its New Christmas ProductionSouthside Baptist Church is preparing for this year’s Christmas production, “Draw Close.” The production will tak… Read More
2020-12-17 05:00
"A few nights before Ryan died, he todl Amy that his priorities were:1. His Lord and Savior,2. Her, his wife, and3. His family and friendsJob in the Bible had the exact same priorities… Read More
2020-12-15 20:12
The Day of the LordNow, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in t… Read More
2020-12-12 05:00
We went over the river and through the woods.When I was a very, very little girl, I thought the lyrics were "the horse knows the way to carry the snake." I thought it was weird, but it's wha… Read More
2020-12-11 05:00
This is another home dairy in my neighborhood. It's a little blurry because it was taken from a distance.You can see another home dairy and learn about how they were used here Read More
2020-12-10 17:38
Clint wanted a different call sign, so he applied and received one. W4PRX is his new call sign. He has a mobile set up. We will be in Irvington, VA starting this afternoon through… Read More
2020-12-10 05:00
Bethany shared her artwork with some co-workers. Word of mouth led to a family owned company approaching her to inquire if she could design some artwork to be used along with their company n… Read More
2020-12-09 18:23
Precursor To The Mark? A 'Vaccination Mark' Under The Skin Now Being DevelopedYes, I do think this is a precursor to the mark prophesied in Scripture. Read More
2020-12-09 01:50
I am very familiar with Ivermectin and it's history. It has been used on humans for decades. I use it on my farm as a livestock and canine vermicide. This doctor is simply asking others to l… Read More
2020-12-08 21:26
Extinct Date Palms Grown from 2000 Year Old Seeds Found Near JerusalemHistorical accounts of the dates that grew from the palms in this region describe their large size, sweetness and medici… Read More
2020-12-08 05:00
The man who took in my mother and I knew as a grandfather worked on a barge.One sunk with him on it!He was only upset that he bit his pipe into! Read More
2020-12-06 05:00
“Isn’t it interesting how in Christmas cards and on public displays we often see the words, “Peace on earth, good will toward men”? But how seldom we see the prior wo… Read More
2020-12-05 18:11
My friend was abused by her husband. She did not tell me right away, but I could see some things were not right. Eventually, she confided in me. I listened, prayed, and gave her support… Read More
2020-12-05 05:00
Forgive me if I repeat something. I do not have time to go back and read through the posts. I have not heard anything new about Katherine. There is a court date this month. Her father d… Read More
2020-12-04 05:00
2020-12-02 05:00
takes a double glance upwardsWhat is that on the power line?Is that a...It is.Ew!half chuckleHow'd that get up there?!!I am assuming a bird dropped the skunk as it flew over the powerline.Ev… Read More
2020-12-01 05:00
Clint and Brandon both sat for the HAM General Class test and both of them passed! "General class - slightly harder test, more privilegesThe advantage of upgrading from the Techni… Read More
2020-11-30 18:40
Nov 30 1:45 p.m. I am about to take delivery (within the hour), so it is about to be wrapped up! Figuratively and literally! Brandon came home early to help me with it. THANK YOU to all… Read More
2020-11-30 16:08
As soon as our Thanksgiving celebration was over, Clint swept me off my feet! He took me away to travel up our beautiful coast into Maryland for my 52nd birthday. For one of the dinners, he… Read More
2020-11-28 05:00
2020 has flown by for me. I do not think I have ever worked harder or accomplished as much for my family! I have grown closer to the Lord as I have had to rely on Him for direction, wisdom… Read More
2020-11-27 15:38
in our home with our family and a few friends who took time to say hello. We normally try to get in some outdoor time like a hike through our woods, a "tractor" ride, or a yard game. It… Read More
2020-11-27 05:00
My job is to take care of the possible and to trust God with the impossible. Ruth Graham Read More
2020-11-25 21:52
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2020-11-25 19:36
Happy Thanksgiving!to our family and friendsnear and far, old and newclose and estrangedYou are loved!Our family is gathering together to give thanks to the Lord, enjoy a feast, play s… Read More
2020-11-25 13:42
Nesco Food Dehydrator broccoli spearsI've been doing product reviews in several places online and in print since I started homeschooling over 25 years ago. Many of the initial products… Read More
2020-11-23 13:24
Every year at this time, I take advantage of the sales in the stores to stock up on turkey and other seasonal items. It just makes good sense. So far this year, I have purchased 21 turk… Read More
2020-11-23 13:04
It looks like Amanda can move to day shift sometime in February. We are praying that can happen. She will still have her same role and will lose the night shift differential. She has the mos… Read More
2020-11-23 13:01
She is loving her job! Read More
2020-11-22 05:00
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be… Read More
2020-11-21 14:27
I was asked what I could find out about the rumored trucker strike. First, I've been around a little while and have seen many trucker strikes. I do not recall any being very effective… Read More
2020-11-21 13:06
My oldest son recommended not linking directly to some sites, so you will need to do a copy and paste Read More
2020-11-20 12:27
https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1329460565018808323 Read More
2020-11-19 15:33
Caleb, my 19 year old third born son, woke me with 7-11 coffee, a Chick-Fil-A cookie, pictures of a beautiful sunrise...and his story of excitement in the night. Last night, Caleb… Read More
2020-11-19 05:00
I love old houses! I asked Clint to stop and take a picture of this one for me on a recent trek. He knew just which house I meant because it had stood out to him too. Here is a little of wha… Read More
2020-11-18 20:56
Our long time realtor and friend lost her mother this morning. Will you pray for Donna's comfort and peace and ease of making the final arrangements? Thank you! Read More
2020-11-18 05:00
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3"Poor!" the preacher said. "Poor! Do you mean broke? You're still empty, still searching."Broke!" h… Read More
2020-11-17 12:37
But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 Read More
2020-11-15 05:00
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isa… Read More
2020-11-14 17:55
CoVid has slowed things way down, so we are still waiting on the paperwork on our latest opportunity. We were told, "It is basically a done deal, just waiting for the paperwork to be fi… Read More
2020-11-13 18:52
Clint has been contacted by many recruiters over the past few years. This time it is to see if he would be interested in a job at Acesur in Suffolk, VA. Acesur is an olive oil company t… Read More
2020-11-13 15:08
The how-to's of gardening, livestock raising, child rearing, food preservation and more were not passed down to me, so I had to learn how to do everything on my own including pressure cannin… Read More
2020-11-13 15:05
Here's another canning question I was asked today. I think I've addressed this in the blog before. With the many new canners out there, I figured I'd post it again.I've been through FEMA dis… Read More
2020-11-12 16:00
Ticketmaster exploring verifying fans’ COVID vaccination or negative test status to attend concerts: reportBased on what I am seeing and hearing, I believe this is soft disclosure of s… Read More
2020-11-12 15:52
Let me say up front, I have no idea what is going to happen in the US or the world. Like you, dear reader, I am just a passenger on this train. I am trying to stay alert and on my toes… Read More
2020-11-11 13:08
EveryLegalVote is a data driven approach to highlighting fraud in the 2020 US election and preserving the integrity of our electoral process.World Holds Its Breath Over Election Shenani… Read More
2020-11-10 13:57
Dear Reader,I am hearing a lot of discouragement, fear, and anger. I am being asked if I am scared, and what I think is going on, and what I think will happen. I am in a state of peace… Read More
2020-11-10 05:00
Pride is what makes us struggle and strive against each other. When grace is truly at work in our hearts, the struggle ends. -w Read More
2020-11-09 05:00
Clint is taking a break from building shelves.I had a store bought shelf nearly collapse because the plastic support split down the seam. The situation was a bit risky as I unloaded the plas… Read More
2020-11-08 05:00
By delaying repentance, sin strengthens, and the heart hardens. The longer the ice freezeth, the harder it is to be broken. -Thomas Watson Read More
2020-11-06 05:00
"We see that God is firmly in control of history and of the nations and rulers that, from our human point of view, determine history. God establishes governments, determines who will govern… Read More
2020-11-05 23:54
Not at all. Pay attention. Take it all in. Respond with your intellect, not emotions. It's going to get interesting. Pray hard for our nation. Pray very hard.FYI, I was told to anticipa… Read More
2020-11-05 16:04
This was shared with me a little while ago. It's an interesting theory about the election: https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1324265430521962497?s=01 Read More
2020-11-05 14:09
I am so thankful for my husband. Clint has a tremendous responsibility on him between work, home, friends, and business. He has so many people looking to him. Clint bears it all with patienc… Read More
2020-11-04 13:26
PRAYThose paying attention over the last few years knew:The election will be legally contested. Doubt will be infused into the heart of the populace over the outcome.Riots have been pla… Read More
2020-11-02 05:00
Warrior Steven Curtis ChapmanI see the smoke on the horizonI feel my heart pounding in my chestI hear the war raging all around meAnd somehow I feel like I was born for thisI can taste the f… Read More
2020-11-01 17:18
The flames were double the height of the pile.The bonfire and cookout went until almost 2:30 a.m.Brandon felt ill, so he stayed home. Clint led us in a short message and prayer. Then he lit… Read More
2020-11-01 04:00
Source: Standing Strong: How to Storm Proof Your Life with God's Timeless Truths Written by a man who loves God's people and knows that we can be victorious through life's trials… Read More
2020-10-31 14:58
Ever since we moved here, we have had an annual bonfire in the fall.I just realized this is our 25th year!Our bonfire is going to be bigger than ever too!The pile is over 10 feet tall and ab… Read More
2020-10-30 14:43
If Samson could slay 1000 Philistines with only the jawbone of an ass, think of what God could do with a complete ass. -St. John VianneyDear Reader, This made me chuckle and also r… Read More
2020-10-30 04:00
“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” -Mark TwainDear Reader, Regrettably, we've all been heels that have crushed other… Read More
2020-10-29 14:38
Those of you who are evangelistically minded, please pray for Brandon who will be addressing the people in attendance of the bonfire with a few words and prayer. Brandon will stand in for Cl… Read More
2020-10-29 14:33
Katherine has been enjoying the time with her father which is every other weekend. Since her mother can't drive due to her mental illness, his in-laws are bringing her to his house. So far… Read More
2020-10-29 13:49
Today is Bethany's first day on the job. She texted me at break and told me her first day is going fine. I asked for a selfie, and she looks a little tired. That is probably due to having to… Read More
2020-10-27 14:19
Please pray that if what we are looking at is good for our family, that it will go through. Thank you very much for the prayers you lift on behalf of our family and friends.I've not bee… Read More
2020-10-22 04:00
"Many who accept Christianity have no clue that as soon as they do, they're enlisted in a conflict. A conflict that rages every second of every day. One that competes fro our heart, mind, an… Read More
2020-10-21 14:31
Remember Tony? We prayed for him to get into a program and to beat alcoholism? He is 75 days sober! He is doing really well. He attends meetings 3-4 times a week. He is divorcing his long ti… Read More
2020-10-20 17:52
Once again, I am getting a lot of questions (5 to 6 a week) about the 4x4 Jeep Trail on Coal Road in VA. I think it is open, but do not hold me to it. I have not been that way in a… Read More
2020-10-20 14:25
We weren't expecting something to come our way so quickly, but another opportunity has. We go meet and look over the paperwork tonight. Please keep us in pray for wisdom and discernment. Ask… Read More
2020-10-18 18:42
We achieved yet another big first milestone today!It is a done deal and the ink is drying as I type this!What an abundance of blessings have rained down on our family in 2020!!GOD IS GOOD!We… Read More
2020-10-16 04:00
Peachicks have always hatched in July on our farm. This was a nice late September surprise! Somehow the peahen kept the little one hidden from us for at least a week based on the pin feather… Read More
2020-10-15 22:23
Today is another milestone..another first! God is good! Read More
2020-10-15 13:21
For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness, I am sharing this repost from 10/15/2018: This post has helped a lot of people on both sides of the coin and has been printed as a handout. While ove… Read More
2020-10-15 01:03
Click image or download to enlarge.For those driving further, if you get lost or have car trouble, call C-Dawg for help.2314 Jenkins Neck RdHayes, VA 23072*******************Farm… Read More
2020-10-14 04:00
People hate the truth for the sake of whatever it is that they love more than the truth. They love truth when it shines warmly on them, and hate it when it rebukes them. Saint Augustine Read More
2020-10-13 04:00
Mid-September, Clint and Brandon successfully took the test to become HAM radio operators. Please email the address in the header if you would like their call signs Read More
2020-10-11 04:00
If we want to be strong in Christ and do great things in His name, we have to stop being offended over things that don't really matter in the long run and start uniting and working together… Read More
2020-10-10 04:09
This is a follow up to A Big Day for Bethany.Bethany was told that since she is an Asbell, she is getting a 50 cent an hour raise before she has even started working! Wow! Her new boss said… Read More
2020-10-09 04:00
I don't share much of what we do for others, but this was such a nice encounter that I want to remember it.As we were driving to our destination for a romantic getaway, I saw a woman and her… Read More
2020-10-07 04:00
the bumpers are touchingIf one does it, the rest who come home do it, because putting a smile on a family member's face is a priceless gift to all! Read More
2020-10-07 02:28
Monday was a big day for our entire family! A huge goal was reached! Tuesday (today) was a big day for Bethany who, without even seeking it, landed her first job!God is good!! Read More
2020-10-06 18:14
When two of your older children are such hard working employees that their boss asks if there are any other siblings at home of working age, calls that sibling, and offers them their choice… Read More
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