Oh, this garden. There has been so much love, blood, sweat, and tears put into this space. We’ve been in a drought for months. Last week, we were finally forecasted rain. But, not just rain. A massive storm with 80+ MPH winds and huge hail is what was barreling towards us. I went outside and took a video of my garden. I just knew it was all going to be destroyed. I walked through the garden and prayed over it. I begged God to spare it.
The storm came in like a freight train. Limbs were immediately ripped off of healthy trees. I sat inside feeling sick to my stomach. We are so close to the abundance that will be coming from the garden. I went outside when the worst had passed, and I couldn’t believe what I saw. It was completely untouched. We had a huge mess to clean up everywhere else, but the garden looked as though nothing had happened. I wept. Thank you, Jesus. We also kept our power when most of the closest town was without for DAYS. We were so blessed.
Every animal was also safe, which was a huge blessing. We just had to make some minor repairs to one of the runs. Most importantly, all of the people were safe.
This storm hit just a few days before we hosted all of our friends for a Fourth of July party. The kids helped us clean up all of the limbs and branches that were thrown everywhere. We had such a huge turnout for our party. It’s amazing to me that just a few years ago I was feeling so lonely. I longed for deep friendships for myself and my children. God heard those prayers and answered them in the mightiest way. We ended up with a group of over 70 people. Our friends and the friends of my children. Isn’t God just SO good?!
I have so much to be thankful for. I will sing of His goodness forever.
