Yes we have been having "more than our share of winter", but a quick look at the drought monitor puts perspective in place. The drought in our area over the last 2 plus years has only allowed us 29 bales of hay. Even with the extra snow fall over the last months our dams and subsoil moisture are still in need. Many of us have lost livestock to cold and wet conditions and that hurts, but another year of drought may be the real killer. A load of hay costs about 4300.00 dollars. Our main hay hauler is working primarily with 10 ranchers and he is keeping two trucks going constantly. These are trying times and for those of us that were hit by Atlas, and drought, the last years have been challenging to say the least. We are reminded of our finite capability, let us continue to press forward in faith.
The hymn composed by Isaac Watts echoing the thoughts of Psalm 90....
"Our God, our Help in ages past,
our Hope for years to come,
our Shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal Home.
Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is Thine arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
Before the hills in order stood
or earth received its frame,
from everlasting Thou art God,
to endless years the same.
A thousand ages in Thy sight
are like an ev'ning gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the op'ning day.
Our God, our Help in ages past,
our Hope for years to come,
be Thou our Guide while life shall last,
and our eternal Home!