Pray For Rain, etc.

We need rain here in West Texas like you wouldn't believe. It's bone dry, and truthfully, a scary time for those families that depend on the weather for their livelihoods. As a farmer's granddaughter and daughter, the need for rain has been a constant in my life. Growing up, I don't remember a dinner prayer or prayer otherwise that didn't ask (lately beg) The Lord for rain.  Every time that I talk to my dad and brother...they just sound exhausted and desperate...and out of control.  The work load doesn't lessen but the return lessens by the day as they watch their work fail. It's pretty disheartening. Thankfully faith has been a constant in my family too. I know that God has always provided and He will continue. So...please pray for rain and for the farmers and ranchers that face the elements day after day! 

While I'm being a downer, I just saw this at the bottom of my page as I was online shopping at Anthro. 

Insult and injury.  I love anthro and think that Lubbock could support one. I also forgot to type in my free shipping code so there goes an additional $13! 

Getting to the good stuff. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I made a quick trip to Durango, CO today to set up a new office and got to see my all-time favorite---Eileen. She works with me and she and her husband live in beautiful Durango. She's been commuting to Farmington for the past 2 years and we have finally opened an office in Durango for her! We played a little more then we worked. We had a great lunch downtown and then made a trip to Eileen's house to show the rest of the team the paradise that she calls home. 

I got a quick picture of her weeping willow and creek but I'm disappointed that I didn't take more pictures. Eileen always invites me to stay at her home whenever I visit the offices in her area and it's incredible!! I've seen herds of elk, a moose, a momma goose and her goslings. Living there must seem like a non-stop vacation!! 

You'll have to look closely to see the momma goose with her babies. They are so much bigger than the last time I saw them! 

The flight back (landing) was a little dicey. A small plane coupled with the wind storms that we've been having in Lubbock made for a very thankful girl once we were back on solid ground. 

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