OH NO!

We just heard that the premier of New Brunswick has announced that some of our ferry boats are being taken off their runs. The ferries have been a continuation of the highway system and therefore are free. This is the Belleisle ferry, which is not far from our farm. We do not use it to get to the farm but we love to travel on it whenever we can. You can be sure there will be petitions to sign out in that area and I, for one, will put down my X in protest! The ferries are part of the charm of the area. I am not up for another disappointing change! Boohoo!!!! :(

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Quotes from Ronald Reagan

I came across some good Freedom Quotes but decided to take a few from just one man first. President Reagan was president when we moved to Canada. I always felt when I heard him speak that I was hearing "Home" or the voice of Uncle Sam.

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."

"Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.
But there are advantages to being elected president. The day after I was elected, I had my high school grades classified Top Secret."

"Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty."

"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man."

"Don't be afraid to see what you see. "

"Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known."

"Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States. "

"Facts are stubborn things."

"Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged. "

Reagan

A HUG ANSWER TO PRAYER

Many, many times Paul has thanked the Lord for our van as we are driving along. We have also prayed that God would keep it running for over a year now because we have had transmission problems. We have taken it in and kept a close eye on it. Lately we knew we had to do something about it. There were appointment scheduling problems, receiving quotes problems, etc., etc. Things were getting a little tight here because of a "little jaunt" we have coming up soon. When one transmission man couldn't do the job because he was going snowmobiling (really) and another did not get back to us saying that he could get the parts, Paul went to another place yesterday. And he came home without the van! This man said, "This is your lucky day!" We know it isn't "luck" and so does this man because he is a believer. God worked things out in a wonderful way! It "happens" that one of his men needed a job to do right then, so he could start immediately. The work will be done tomorrow. Now it will be interesting to see how God pays for it. After all it is His van and we just run it around for Him! We are so thankful for His timing and His provision.

FREEDOM THOUGHTS REPEATED

These thoughts bear repeating often. They are much in our thoughts these days. May God continue to grant us the freedoms that we have always enjoyed. If He does not, may He grant us the grace to keep our lights bright!

This particular quote is especially thought provoking:

Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is impossible that a nation of infidels or idolaters should be a nation of free men. It is when a people forget God
that tyrants forge their chains.
Patrick Henry

JOHN ADAMS DVD

Have you seen the John Adams DVD? It is a must see and a must own for every American. We have only seen the first two episodes so far, but they are wonderful! We have always been history buffs, but never has the history of the founding of our beloved America been so real! Those men were real patriots! Wish we could see some of that today...men who have convictions, not merely personal ambitions!

And here's a video to watch!

I AM SO READY...

As I walked past our computer room, I saw this pic on our slide show.

Awwww, summer! Looks awfully good right now with another winter storm brewing!
We appreciate spring, summer and fall so much here,
because winter is so long and severe!