Webster's definition of control is "to exercise restraining or directing influence over". We have to admit it...we are control freaks.
You'd think after a few seasons of both ups and downs, we'd realize that God is totally in control and we'd stop trying so hard to "exercise directing influence". The truth is, old habits die hard and we're still learning.
This year, we were hit with several surprises; some good and some not so good. On July 10th, a major storm blew through our little town of Oakes and more than 1,400 trees were uprooted in town, along with other property damage and major crop damage. Our corn maze was destroyed in this storm. Initially, we weren't sure if our plants would produce anything either, so there was some time when we thought we wouldn't have anything for the 2011 season.
But as certain as ever, God came through. Here are a few pictures of some of the great-looking produce that we'll have for sale this fall.
A good surprise this year is that Tom and Jean are grandparents again. Originally, Jeremiah and Becky were expecting this little person on September 15th, the day before we were scheduled to open for the 2011 Potters Way season. We were all a little apprehensive about the due date! Well, again, God's timing is always perfect and little Carter James Undem arrived 3 weeks early on August 24th.
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| Tom and Jean showing Carter to big brother, Andrew. |
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| Carter James Undem |
With the storm pushing our opening back and the baby coming early, the stress of the timing is significantly lower! It never ceases to amaze us how God works in our lives and the plan He has for us is ALWAYS better than what we could plan for ourselves.
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