THE SOLID ROCK

We had some bulldozer work done around the farm recently.  David has always
wanted this rock moved up from the bottom ground and he finally had it moved.  The rock is much bigger than it looks in the picture and it has the beauty of the moss growing on it. The rock has been in the bottom forever I guess, and it was sitting flat upon a point of another rock - somewhat suspended...very unique setting.

Now the solid rock has a new resting spot.

Things are changing around this farm.  We are having a registered Jersey dairy cattle sale, Thursday, October 27th, 2011.  There will be fewer cows, lower debt, less income, and fewer workers.  Yes, I think things are changing.  Change is often a good thing.  David has labored for years....working and managing this dairy farm and beef cattle since 1978. David has done a wonderful job on this farm and should feel extremely proud of the care he has given to Gods animals.  I am and have always been very proud of him.  Thank you David for your determination, love and care for not only the animals, but for me and our family.  We love you!!!

We do have some anxiety about the change and what the future holds for us. We don't know just what is next...but, we do know who holds the future. My thoughts this morning about the "big" rock, brought the old hymn posted below to my mind.

THE SOLID ROCK

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

—Edward Mote (1797-1874)

I have been thinking....with all of the changes taking place--maybe we need a new farm name.  We have been identified as Boyer Farms or Boyer Dairy in the past.  With the beautiful solid rock at the front of the entry to our home, I think we shall be called the "Solid Rock" Farm.  Of course, I have not presented this brilliant idea to the boss yet.  We will see.

All things work together to those who love the Lord!