Had to send out an email that I guess I have been avoiding for weeks now. Time is running out and although we put our trust in Abba, there are things we must do in the natural as economic circumstances bear down on us even more. That's the hardest part sometimes; knowing when to act and when not to react. You don't want to react in fear, but you also don't want to curl up in a ball of emotional denial. Make sense?
We ask each other "Are we missing something?" We don't believe so, and yet seek God each day trying to understand it all, and His will for our lives.
We ask each other "Are we missing something?" We don't believe so, and yet seek God each day trying to understand it all, and His will for our lives.
But for now it becomes about putting the best interests of our animals before our own. So, it is time to say good bye.
Hi Debra,
As you can imagine, I can hardly breathe while writing you this email. It’s like the last kick in the gut. Nonetheless, I need to know if you are still interested in the donkeys. We have tried holding on as long as possible but now it is a matter of veterinary care and a foal due in March. Our case just drags on. We were awarded a Default Judgment of $1,117,500 on January 7th related to the second half of this nightmare; but defense has filed a motion opposing it and are trying to get it thrown out and a new trial put on calendar. We can not survive another delay. My husband and I are about a month away from being homeless. Please let me know.
Also, we have a John Deer tractor and attachments that we need to sell. They were purchased brand new in April/May of 2008 and have about $1,500 balance left on the loan. There is a box blade, bush hog, rake and manure spreader. If you know anyone, please let me know.
God bless,
Annette
It was very difficult saying good bye to the horses when they went to rescue; but our little donkeys are a whole other story. We weren't going to get the donkeys after our horses. We had looked around a bit and spoken to a woman in the area. One day we received a call out of the blue from this same women we had spoken to about miniature donkeys; she was a widow who was closing down her donkey farm and looking to find good homes for her donkey family. It just wasn't the same since the passing of her husband and she believed God was moving her into a new season in her life. We agreed to take a few of the donkeys and named our little adventure "Humble Acres Miniature Donkey Farm".
The donkeys first arrived in April 2008; just a week before the first flash flooding on our property; and consequently, just before all hell would break loose and we would find that we were living in a flood zone.
Now we are having to say goodbye to a couple of little ones that we helped usher into the world with our very own hands. Late nights out at the barn waiting for mommies to going into labor. Precious memories.
We almost lost Sarah when she birthed Sophie, but Mike was a true hero. I was blessed to be able to help with Beauty's little foal, Bella. Such a miracle of God's creation.
