How many cows do we have? We did have over 300 cows, but a little over 100 of them were Kevin and Bridgets. When they moved into their house, they took over 100 of them so we are down to 225.
What kind of animals do we have besides horses and cows? We have chickens, pigs, along with cats and kittens in our barn. We use to have lambs and rabbits, but we sold them and bought more cows.
Yes, we do have electric generators in case the power goes off. We have generators to run the milkers and one to run the vat ao the milk doesn't get to warm and spoil. Also, we recently purchased a generator for parts of the house in case the power goes off. The house ones will keep the refrigerator, and freezers going so we don't spoil any food.
As Marilyn said, we do drink the raw milk at our table. We do not sell it nor do we give it away. Every dairy farmer is asked by someone if they will sell the raw milk. No, we won't. Even our relatives have asked for it free and we will not do that either, because it is illegal. We won't go against the law. Also, we wouldn't want to be fined or sent to jail.
Jean, David and family are in their new to them house. Right now they are trying to settle the way they want it. When that is done they will be moving Grandmother Olive and Grandfather Albert into their dawdy house. The dawdy house has one bedroom and they would like to add another one. Some of Olive and Albert's older relatives and friends come to visit and they would like to have a room with them on the ground floor.
Kevin and Bridget were very happy to move into their house. I think David has everything done on their house that they wanted done. We told them they couldn't take their bedroom set or the dining room set out when they moved. Bridget got a bit upset, but Kevin said we wouldn't send them out there if there wasn't something at the house. Bridget went into shock when she saw the handmade dining room table, chairs and china cabinet that she wanted in the kitchen. Joseph and our son's made that for them. In the bedroom was a handmade double bed (they slept on singles in our house) with two end tables and dresser that David and his son's had made. They had a beautiful rose design on them that Bridget wanted, but didn't think she would get. They were both, so happy.
It looked funny walking the cows from Kevin and Bridget's to Jean and David's farm. Then we walked Kevin and Bridget's from our farm to their farm. A couple of cars passed on the way and looked at us in shock. We would do so many at a time and when they were settled in the barn, go get some until we got them all in their barns. So everyone was on the move.
Jean and David gave us our garden land back, which we returned their money to. They also decided to keep the rest of the land they were going to build the house on as they have three boys and two of them will be marrying age in a few years-as Jean previously said. They are going to let the Edward and Michael work it this year. They will be planting on it pretty soon.
So that is our latest news so far.
Be With the Lord,
Martha
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ MARTHA'S STORY ON HER BECOMING OLD ORDER MENNONITE, GO TO: http:Amishstories. net AS YOU GO DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE YOU WILL SEE A PLACE OF MARTHA - PRESS IT . YOU WILL HAVE MARTHA'S STORY.
19 comments:
Martha had answers to a lot of things this week. Hope you enjoy them.
A beautiful day today. It's going to be in the 70's. Now I love this weather.
Marilyn
Thank you Martha-I have enjoyed catching up with all the news-the furniture sounds lovely
Fionalina
Hello Finalina,
I will pass it on to Martha, I know she appreciates them.
Marilyn
Wow! That is a lot of news isn't it?! I find it extremely interesting that Michael and Edward are going to work the plot of land this year. It will interesting to follow their progress.
Hello Vickie, Glad you enjoyed the post. I hope Michael and Edward do well.
Marilyln
Hi Martha, What wonderful blessings the Lord has bestowed on all of you! In Christ, Carol
Hi Carol,
Thank you so much. I will see that Martha gets your comment.
Marilyn
Thank you, Martha, for the updates on all the moving What a lovely surprise the kitchen and bedroom furniture was for Bridget and Kevin.
I am curious, when did Martha join the Old Order Mennonites? Was it before or after she met her husband? I was thinking did she met her him and decide she couldn't live without him? lol I guess I have read too many romance novels. :)
Hello Margie,
I will have to ask Martha on some of the questions. I know she joined Old Order Mennonite after her and Joseph had met and had been dating for a while. He would not leave Old Order Mennonite. Martha will have to tell you the rest.
Marilyn
Hello sheila,
I will pass your comments on to Martha. I bet they were really surprised.
Marilyn
I have tried to put a spring post on seven times and it doesn't come out right. I think God is trying to tell me something.
Marilyn
Thanks for the update with all the news! Have a wonderful day:)
Hi Chasity,
You are most welcome. You have a wonderful day, too !!
Marilyn
Sorry I've been missing for a while. I've had company for almost a week and hardly had time for the computer. I'm just catching up on all of your posts and enjoying every minute (except to hear of the terrible fire).
Your story of how you met Jean and her family is wonderful, and thank you Martha for the update and answers to our questions. I wish we had pictures of the cows going down the road. So much has happened in such a short time for Jean, David, Bridget, and Kevin. Everything seems to be falling into place for all of the families regarding their homes. It's all very heartwarming.
I think Martha told the whole story of how she became a Mennonite on Richard's blog Amish Stories. I don't see a search bar or archive list on his site, but maybe if he has it saved and with his permission you could post that story here. It would be interesting to read it again.
Doreen
Good Morning Doreen,
Thank you for all the compliments, I will pass them on. I never thought of taking pictures of the cows. Now that was dumb on my part. I will ask Richard if he can't give us a search bar or do something about Martha's becoming Old Order Mennonite. If he can't do that, maybe he will let me take and make it a post over here. I think people would enjoy reading that-again. Thanks for the suggestions.
Marilyn
I was just over to Amish Stories and there is a place where you can hit for Martha's story on her becoming Old Order Mennonite. I am going to "steal" it, but hold it until I get his permission to put in on New York State of Mind. I know Richard wouldn't care, but I still want his okay.
Marilyn
I decided to ask Richard, first, before I "steal" it. Want to be honest about this.
Marilyn
I spoke with Richard and he said anyone interested in Martha's becoming Old Order Mennonite go to Amish Stories at: http://Amishstories.net. As you go down the right side you find a place about Martha. Push and you will see her story. He would rather leave it there than have it brought over here. I will agree with Richard.
Marilyn
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