Oh how I miss the words from our friend Jim Petty. A rancher from Oklahoma that I never met face to face, but had the privilege of communicating back and forth. He is now in heaven.. He wrote this to us a couple of years ago. It is fitting for our activities yesterday on the Lonetree Ranch.

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...Ranching... "Ranch-Work"...does something for the heart of a Man and Woman...that NO OTHER Occupation...can or will...DO!! Ranch-Work and Horses' Combined...do Amazing Wonders for the heart of Both Men and Women!! Please Know This...You are ALL thought of and Prayed For...OFTEN, with the Approach of Winter's obvious Trials in building Fortitude, Jesus-Dependent Character, and Depth of Heart-Sensitivity!! We Truly "Treasure" our 'winter-trials' over the past 83 years!! What a Great Blessing it is...being Blessed to Endure, and Mostly Enjoy...the Total Experience of People, Horses, Cattle, and being assured Every Day and Night...that we are NOT without the Eyes and Heart of our Lord Jesus--Lovingly Looking-On, Watching Over, ...and Making His Amazing Miraculous' Provisions...when Really Needed... It's Called...Living Out "John 14:6..."...while feeling Very Much...Loved and Cared For!!