How much more can we take....

      Another curve ball, another log in the road of life, as I sit here at Mountain Ranch, Albion NY, thinking..well more than thinking, my head is spinning.      As you may know, May of 2013, they diagnosed my grandfather with Rheumatoid Arthritis, after receiving a pneumonia shot, he didn't wish to have.Days later he couldn't get out of bed. Rushing him to the hospital they told him about rheumatoid. What a shock for us, for me, as weeks earlier he was playing baseball with us in the field, to now barely able to get out the of chair.              At 8 years old, I remember, sitting on my bedroom floor, making drawings of this ranch,

                         

    See my dream was, that one day I would take over the farm, help my dear Grandparents with this place, bring in all kinds of animals to raise, help support.

                                                       
         

       It still is my dream, even more than when I was 8. But people would tell me, this place isn't a fairy tale. they would tell me I had to look at the reality road, the new words are " This isn't 'Heart Land' " Which I beg to differ, this is my heartland. its not just a barn with some land to me. Its much more. Where memories were made, where tear were shed, laughter is cried out,the lessons I learned, and I want others to love this place just as much as I do, help them through things, like this place has for me.   And I Intend to fight for it!
                               But anywho, back to reality ;P  ............... Wednesday morning we get a call, a call that made me drop to my knees. Papa, was doing the horses here ,as usual every morning, every night, I love to do them with him when I am here, his love for them just shows where my love for horses came from. But he had lost his balance and fell, enunciating pain rushing up his leg, he somehow got up and hung on to Blaze (Quarter Horse Cutter) as he stammered in his pocket for his phone. Dialing 911, and Grandma. My Grandpa isn't one to be a "cry baby" as he so put it, lol he hit his finger with a nail gun one time, took pliers and intended to just pull the screw  out by his own. So him phoning for an ambulance was pretty serious. Grandma phoned us as she was on her way, to the hospital, knowing nothing, except that he had fell and was in pain.
   
Immediately deciding we need to be here, I phoned the zoo, and explained the situation. Being so understanding and caring as they are, I was able to get the weekend off, as well as any more days if needing to stay and help. But not being able to leave that day, I went in to make up some of my  hours. Not being able to get him off my mind, all day it seemed I paced, and checked my phone every few seconds to make sure I didn't miss that text or call of an update. But keeping busy, the animals kept me smiling, as Jewls (owl) somehow gave me a indecisive,stare right through me, Its amazing, how they know. How much communication they can give, just with their eyes. Same as when I came home, and began to cry for the first time that day on the situation, holding onto Mara (my horse) She Just knew, She just,,understood.  That wasn't the only news we heard, My Grandma Madden, went to a Neurologist, and just might have Stage 1 Parkinson's disease.         We didn't know how much more we could take. My family and I feel like Job, or Naomi from the book of Ruth.  But from those reminders, we are reminded to praise God even through the storm, that His will is perfect, and His timing is never off. Or I should say I have been reminded. once again,     Grandpa, broke his hip, and had to have surgery. Which went very well.They have already started therapy too. Your prayers have been very much appreciated, Thank You!We are hoping he can come home,soon.
Please pray for wisdom as we make decisions.  
             I'll try to get updates up, as I go! wish me luck on that huh..
                                                                                                    Untill Next Time,
                                                                                             HopeAmberMountain

Snow Fun!

The Kids and I have been enjoying the snow, How about you?

isn't she cute(;

Liam trying to put an arrow through his heart

Sadie, Grandma's new puppy

Sending Snowy L.O.V.E from PA-TX!

                                                                                Until Next Time,
                                                                        HopeAmberMountain

Your, My, GOD!

How can I try to express
All that I feel, but I must confess
As Your wonder pours over my soul
You know every secret in me
Yet graciously clothe me in Your purity
Now I can soar in Your freedom
Safe in the arms of Your love

Sing songs to me
Play me the strains of Your love
The hope of Your cross makes me sing

You're my God
You will always be
Though You live in the light
You reach down through the dark of my night

You're my God
You will always be
With a word You erase all my guilt, then embrace me
And take me as Your very own
You're my God

Seasons of Life...

    More snow, Its been a tough winter, but remember If you give up when it's winter you will miss the promise of spring. the beauty of your summer and the fulfillment of your fall so find things to make this winter worth while.. ,      (most of these are mobile pictures :b )

 Sven ,doing what ground hogs do, searching his surroundings. but one problem, he can't see over the bank. haha

(momma coati)

my boy! (:

 

Lakota

(from left to right)
Mabell, Pancake, Bacon 

Handsome Larry

Sven sound asleep on his side.

Maji

Trouble, albino ferret, all cozy

Mr. Swan

Peaches, (Baby Coati)

Sven (again) 

baby bog cat

Darlin 

Sven determined to climb the snow bank

Trouble, in the snow

 

my pretty girl

shoveling us out.

i love snow! so pretty

shoveling..

 
 

this applies to life as well, so don't let the pain of one season destroy the how of all the rest, Don't judge life by one difficult season, Preserve through the difficult patches and better times are sure to come. 

                    So find things in this winter, worth while.. I am! (: email me what you find 

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                                                                                                         Untill Next Time.

                                                                                                     HopeAmberMountain