It happens often that I wonder about our effectiveness with the learning style/approach we have chosen here on the farm. Responsibilities, animal husbandry, genetics, business skills and more seem to count, yet shouldn't we be doing that other subject? What about outside classes? Lessons? Teams? (because I forget who is teaching my children ) and I still fear man...
But tonight the farm is still in the swirling winter white and I have yet again witnessed the extraordinary courage and faith of my children. When faced with the pending death of yet another goat (they are always more dear than just inventory) a decision was made to act immediately once we watched her final breath escape. There was no one here but us, and Josh courageously performed an emergency c-section on his sweet friend in a heroic attempt to save her kid. Knowing that she was two weeks early, it was a long shot...but worth it. Who wouldn't try to save a life? Or three? Yes, three kids were found inside.
Without turning back, we ran desperately though the snow to bring our little ones to the NICU by the wood stove in hopes of survival. Heat, massage, slinging, and my first mouth-to-mouth resuscitation proved unsuccessful, and in the end, all that remained was another life lesson lingering among all that needed to be cleaned up.
There is much to think on, many questions to ask, and perhaps surprising to some, processing with God on His plans and purposes. And back to all that we learn here on the farm, I wouldn't give these days away to anyone else. I'm here on the farm with my children (with my children is the key, not being on the farm) and that what we are learning is vital and real, and that what we have is immeasurably precious.
And the courage Joshua had today was the courage of a man...taught by the Lord.
9 comments:
You are so right. What your kids are learning is real life. What courage that took and what compassion. For our children to learn dribble at a desk, disrespect on the playground, rather than life skills, is nonsense. I would rather my kids learn life and love and Godliness and goodness, than anything the world has to offer.
Blessings to you today.
(and I shed some tears for that entire scene. Thanks for sharing.)
Debbie
I think that the education your children have in the farm and most importantly with you is better than a thousand lessons elsewhere. I feel so blessed to just visit your farm and see some of your fruit (including cute baby animals.)
Wow... kind of speechless at what you all (and especially Josh) had to go through. What a really tough thing. You are a great mom and wise to see the benefits of situations such as these.
Wow - what a tough thing you all had to go through (especially Josh) yesterday. But you are wise to see the benefits of experiencing such a thing, something many of us city dwellers have no clue about. Bless you guys.
Dear Mrs. Regan,
I just came over from Jenna's blog, which I haven't had a chance to visit in a couple of weeks. I found her two posts from yesterday, and when I came over here, I found myself unable to hold back the tears. I wept for your whole family's struggle and loss; but my heart filled with a kind of pride at Josh's bravery and level-headed courage. I have never met your family personally of course, but in the two years that I have read the twins' blogs, I feel almost as if I have gained a younger twin brother and sister - certainly gained two dear friends - and in their triumphs and struggles my heart seems to take a part.
The Lord never acts in vain - He never 'does' without a reason. May He show you and your dear family His working in this situation, and comfort you in His arms when you cannot help but weep.
SOLI DEO GLORIA!
-Kyrie<><
I'm at a loss as to what to even say to this. I'm so sorry to hear about the terribly difficult day you and your family went through. You still blessed us with a wonderful reminder of Who is teaching our children and the fact that He can do it so much better than we can.
Blessings,
Marcia
I wholeheartedly agree (both to the questioning at times & the benefits of being at home with our precious children). You are doing a wonderful job there! Sorry to hear about your goat loss - it's always so hard to lose animals.
God bless you
Renata:)
Oh my goodness Kathy!! What a scary and yet providential moment in his life. Praise the Lord for giving Joshua courage to ACT. It's often the one single thing that most people fail to do.
You are blessed!
~Cinnamon
p.s Thank you for my hug :-)
Oh, I am so sorry! What a brave thing your son did. What a caring young man.
Jo
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