The Adventures of a Farmers Daughter

Tues. - Thurs.: I had been having pains but I was hoping that it would go away. It didn't so Thursday night I called mom from school (cause I left my phone at the apartment) and I told Momma what was going on and she told me to come home after school. So, I got done with school and came back to the apartment and got my stuff and left for home. I got to home at 10:30pm

Thursday: Lia learns to drive ~ Lia (my niece who is visiting from N.C.) and I went "Gator Riding". No, we did not ride on actual gators. We rode the gator (ATV) in a circle in a field beside our house. She is getting to be a very good driver. The rest of the day was spent at home.

Friday: Well, the origianl plan was to go to Landmark Park at noon but, that did not work. I had a docs appointment in Headland in the morning and I did not get done with that until near about lunch. Momma called me and told me to call her. I was at check out and she texted me and told me to call her. I was heading outta the docs office (to the drugstore next door) and she called me and told me that she was having issues with the truck and that she needed me to come and get Lia so that we can go to Landmark Park. Then, Mom said to disregard that and then on my way back to the drugstore she called me to come and get her and Lia at a nearby church that she stopped at. I went to a lcal fast food joint and got some lunch for the 3 of us. The towing people came and got the truck (we think it has transmission issues), I took Mom home and then,, Lia and I went to Landmark Park. By the time we got there it was 2:00.

After Landmark Park, Lia and I went to my apartment. I unloaded and loaded the dishwasher then left. Then Lia and I went by a convenience store and got her some cotton candy and off we went to Marc's house to look at the new horses that he has. Lia loved the Belgian horse. Then we arrived home about 5:00.

Saturday: I got up late. Lia and Popi Tom (Dad) went to Landmark Park for a rapture show. She learned much. I stayed inside all day. I still was not feel all that great and still dont. Can't wait to see what is going on in my body.

Praise You In The Storm

Lord, you know what storm I am going through right now. I just ask that you please help me weather whatever may come my way, God! You can help me and through you, I will get through this! Help me, Father! In your name I pray,
A-men


I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say, Amen and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain, "I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands
And praise the God who gives and takes away

And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are no matter where I am
And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry, You raised me up again
But my strength is almost gone
How can I carry on if I can't find You

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain, "I'm with you"
And as You mercy falls I raise my hands
And praise the God who gives and takes away

And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are no matter where I am
And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are no matter where I am
And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

Tales from a Volunteer (Writing for LP's Blog)

Landmark Park welcomes volunteer Kate Kirkland as a guest blogger to share some of her experiences.

Hi! My name is Kate Kirkland and I am a volunteer at Landmark Park. I have been volunteering since 2004.

One of the first tasks I was given when I started volunteering was to help demonstrate washing clothes the old fashioned way. In the 1890s, women would build a fire and bring water almost to a boil. Then, the clothes would go into the massive cast iron kettle with lye soap. To get all the stains out of the clothes, I would move the clothes to a wooden stump and start to beat them with a stick, the same stick that was used to stir the pot. One gentlemen commented that I must have been mad at my brother that day because I was beating the clothes so hard! If the stains did not come out, I would put them back in the hot water. In my opinion, washing with lye soap was hard because it felt so greasy to me.

After the washing demonstration and a few other volunteering experiences, I feel like I have found my calling. I enjoy playing my violin with the Landmark Dulcimer club. They so graciously allow me to play with them, even though I am not a concert violinist by any stretch of the imagination. The dulcimer club has a Jam Session every first Saturday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Interpretive Center Classroom. I try to go as much as I can! The session is for both inexperienced and experienced dulcimer players (or in my case, violin players). The dulcimer is a stringed American folk instrument and the club performs during some of the special events at Landmark Park, including Spring Farm Day, Victorian Christmas and Wiregrass Heritage Festival.

To join the volunteer experience at Landmark Park, call 334-794-3452. Not only does the park depend on volunteers, you may just learn something new while you're there!

Update to my last post

Well, Life is throwing me a curve ball and killing me at the same time!!!

I contacted Itunes (via email) and they are going to reimburse me a certain amount of money in 5-7 days.

However, last month SiriusXM radio called me and wanted to extend my subscription with them for 6 months at a set price. I could not refuse $30 for 6 months!! They are not going to charge my debit card until the 20th of July!! Which is: TOMORROW!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!!

Now, the money from Itunes is not here yet and I AM NOT going to call my Mom to bail me out!! I cried last time I did cause I as so embarrassed!!! Anyway, I have some money that my boyfriend (Marc) owed me so, I am going to go tomorrow and drive to Headland and put it in the bank so that my account will not be over drawn!!!

I thought that all my troubles were over!!!!!

Life has Thrown Me a Curve Ball

Anyone want to donate to the "Kate Needs Help" fund???

Living off from home has definitely taught me a few thing!! Like:

1. I don't have enough funds to support me on my own

2. I still need my Mommy and Daddy

3. I am learning to trust God more!!

4. I'm still immature (only I can tell me that one)!!!

5. Contrary to popular belief I am a spender not a saver (for all of you who might know who Dave Ramsey is ... he would not be happy with me)

6. I only have 47 more days until I move back home! How am I supposed to feel about that when I love it here so much??



This month, I am already broke. It's not even the middle of the month yet!! I still have one bill to pay! Granted, I only pay half but still. I made a couple of stupid purchases that I really didnt have to purchase but, I did anyway. I'm kicking myself for that one!!

Earlier this week I thought that someone double charged me for the same purchase so today, I went to the (small town) neighborhood friendly bank to get it straightened out! Turns out, they did not double charge me but, it sure did seem like it. Ayway, while there, I went to see if I could reverse the charges (thats when I found out they did not double charge me for the same purchase) ... I didn't reverse them. Also while there, I went to go see the very friendly CS (Customer Service) person. We chatted. I started tearing up. She asked i I was crying. I said that it was just allergies. I dont think that she bought it .... She asked me if she needed to call Momma again (I asked her to o this a couple of days ago and she did) and I said yes. I asked her to ask Momma to put some money in my account (that was/is disappearing) and she did. My bank account is not here I would like it to be but, it will be once I move back home and start saving again!!

So you see, I (still) NEED MY MOMMY!!! I am 25 years old and I am not ashamed to admit that either!!!


Oh, I have not mentioned Marc in a while! He is still around. Apparently, he has not gotten tire of me yet and I hope that that never happens!! Last night I went out to eat with his Mom, her friend, Marc at Blue Plate. Its a local restaurant that specializes in Southern Cooking. We had a blast. Marc had a blast also ..... especially since the restaurant was right next door to Sportsman Outfitters (?)?? Anyway, he has also been gracious enough to help me with my math when I needed help!!

I hope that you have enjoyed reading this!!

Anyone want to donate to the "Kate Needs (major) Help" fund???