April Update

Well, we all know that April showers, bring May flowers… What about April snowstorms? I guess this year we will find out. Today as I write this, we have about 2 inches of snow on the ground. Yesterday was a warm sunny day, with temps in the 60s, I was quite surprised to look out this morning to a winter wonderland. This past month has had it’s share of snowflakes, and long dreary cool days. We have had a few warm days that have almost made 70 degrees, but that isn’t the norm.

Nothing “major” has happened in our lives over the last month. In fact, I (Amanda) haven’t been to town since we came through in early March. So yesterday we made another big run. The only real change has been the addition of a good, small car we were able to get a great deal on ($800). It’s great for “running” to the reserve or to Horsman’s and saves us from using the truck (fuel prices here like everywhere else have “sky rocketed”). We are very blessed by this car as we seek to be wise with the resources God has given us. Our lives have fallen back into a good routine after the travel. I have continued to walk, scrapbook, and participate in other activities with my friends from the reserve. We enjoy being a part of this community and find friendships are developing to yet another level. Joel has been kept busy with various activities, community events, helping neighbors (including pushing a prolapsed uterus back in a cow). Many people are calving this time of year here and we are enjoying the sight of tiny calves next to their mothers. So life keeps marching on, one day at a time. We are learning, at times what seem to be the same lessons over and over. We are grateful for such a patient teacher in our Heavenly Father. His grace and faithfulness amaze my heart.

The girls are doing well! Abigail is in to “pretending” except to her “it’s for real”. Much of this centers around babies and the latest one has been, she has a husband. I asked her what is name was and she said “my kids call him daddy”. So then I asked “what do you call him?” and she replied “hey honey". Ruth proved me wrong and didn’t start walking before she was nine months old, she is developing in other areas though. Her mimicking skills are increasing and she is beginning to wave bye-bye etc. She is also learning the meaning of the word “no” (now the fun begins). I can’t believe our baby is this old.

We covet your prayers for wisdom, as we raise our girls and also in regards to our future. We anticipate a busy month ahead as well. We would love to talk to all of you, and hear what is going on in your lives. Thanks for leaving comments, emails, cards and phone calls. We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you! Love- Amanda & the rest of our Sewell Family