Gray Barn Ministries

new procedures!!

2010-03-09T17:40:00.002-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

starting now we ask you to call and set up a time for riding. our turnout has been unpredictable and quite often we have had no one show up. instead of waiting expectantly we can make plans to use our time more effectively. ( like cleaning stalls and tack) We appreciate your help in this matter. my cell is 830 515 0603

Ginny and the Team!!!

almost Christmas

2009-12-19T16:05:00.002-07:00

well, it's obviously been quite a while since I did a post. Sorry about that. It has been very slow here for the ministry. Last summer was too hot, and this fall and winter too wet. However, today was pretty good. a little cold, but doable. We had a family reserve this morning so at 9 we started cleaning horses. They were very dirty, as you can imagine. I don't have any pictures from today yet, but I will post some if I get them. We have a birthday party scheduled for Jan. 9 and a new family coming out tomorrow to ride. so there is still a call for a horse ministry. We did some trading for some hay and that will be here by Monday. Praise God for that. Other than a possum eating some of our chickens, all of the animals have done well. Leroy and I continue to live day to day, not making plans, just seeing what happens. That can be exciting, but never boring.

God Bless and Merry Christmas

Ginny
GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Celebrate Life and Dayspring

2009-11-01T11:57:00.002-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!
Well our horses sure worked hard in the last week. We went to Katie Voss' first birthday party last Saturday. She sure is beautiful. Then on Sunday we gave rides at the Harvest Fest at Dayspring. On Friday we did about 100 rides at Celebrate Life. I was pooped!!!! and Saturday I drove to Katy to see the GoFish guys. It was a blast.
I have redone the waiver but the font isn't quite right, so I will fix that before we put it on the site. We have 1 new baby chick that hatched last week. We gave away 1 young rooster. The horses ate free grass for 8 days last week. They look good. Roy did their feet on Oct. 23rd. We wormed them on Sunday. and today they are eating grass in the back field. We all need a rest!!

Love.

Ginny

what a week!

2009-10-16T19:27:00.003-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!
actually, what a month!! We have only had a very few people come by for the ministry due to heat, rain, heat, and more heat!!!! I kind of wonder just what God is up to, but I believe that He is still on His throne and still loves us!
Due to some personal health issues and the ensuing financial burdens, I had to try and find a home for 2 of our horses. SO....it was hard, but Joe and Bandit went to live with a new family on Thursday. They are just over on 1044. and then the other 3 got to go to Lakecreek to eat 3 acres of belly high grass. They are very happy! Madison and I went and rode today. The weather was wonderful, and the horses did very well for us. I was a little nervous, I hadn't ridden in a month!
Tomorrow I plan on doing some much needed work on the fence, the chicken coop, and the barn. Before they left all 5 horses had gotten out and were in the neighbor's pasture. Now we have to fix the gate and the fence on the side nearest 725. I spent my lunch hour getting them back in. I was very muddy, so I took 3 showers on Thursday!!! What a day.
I hope that things get back to a little more like normal soon. Thanks for praying for us!!!
Miss Ginny

Praise GOD for the rain!

2009-09-12T07:12:00.002-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!
We canceled the ministry this morning due to lots of mud!!! But that's a good thing!
I plan on pulling weeds some today. You are welcome to come help if you don't mind getting muddy. I am a fan of my rubber boots. They sure keep my feet dry.

Mamacita hatched 3 babies this week. That means we have 6 little chicks this late summer. I can't call it Fall just yet!

I am posting a picture from last week when the Bibbee kids rode with us.

God bless you all

Miss Ginny

another HOT day

2009-08-22T16:45:00.003-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!
we did get 1/10th inch of rain during the night. Just enough to make it messy for a while this morning. We had some new kids for the ministry today. Aubrey, Anthony, and Lexi. We were joined by Shea and Taylor, Crystal, Madison, and me. They rode Jim and Bandit and JoJo went along for the walk. We hung out in the shade as much as possible. I am anxious for cooler temps.
We now have 2 hens setting on nests. Mamacita started setting on Monday. The other chicks should hatch by next weekend. I will keep you posted.

Pray for RAIN!

Ausust ALREADY!!!

2009-08-16T12:47:00.002-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

well, I survived kid's camp. you would all be really proud of the water activities that I participated in. however, I learned that I am really not physically fit!!!

Madison and Crystal did the ministry last Saturday while I was gone. They had all of the neighborhood kids. They practiced commands here in the yard. Thank you ladies.

Yesterday we had Taylor, his Mom Sandy, Madison, and Crystal. We rode around the block and visited Crystal's horses. Praise God, we had cloud cover most of the way. The horses did very well, even Mack. It was a good day.

Pray for rain, and for some birthday parties to get booked soon. We need to do the boy's feet next week or so. We took Jim for his coggins and his shots last week. There is always something!

Have a great week.

Miss Ginny

a day late ( or 6)

2009-07-31T16:24:00.002-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

I am way past due for last week's ministry posting. We had a great time, a new family, and they were very generous with a donation for feed. Thank you so much!!!!

We took JoJo with us just because he seemed to want to go. The heat is hard on an old boy. we all made it and I am posting a picture from that day. It's of the neighbor kids with Madison in the back pasture.

Keep praying for RAIN!

July 14

2009-07-14T19:34:00.002-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

well folks, lots has happened in the last 2 weeks. My daughter Katie is now ENGAGED! The wedding is this Sept. 4th but they will have their reception on May 1 when they renew their vows and are able to have the party that they really want with Jeff's family here. Reed is a Marine and is currently deployed. Lots to plan!

plus, we were given a new horse. Brownie is 20, a retired rodeo heeling horse. a couple from near Kingsbury gave him to us. We used him on Saturday. He will settle in very nicely here once he knows the routine.

It's hot and dry. keep praying for rain!

Love

Miss Ginny

another month has slipped by

2009-06-30T19:05:00.004-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Praise God, it is raining, very slightly, but it IS Raining! we will take it.

We had 8 people for the ministry last Saturday. It is such a blessing to go in to the woods at Mr. Fricke's. the temperature is 10 degrees or more cooler. We opted not to go much further, because we were hot. We purchased 5 round bales of hay this week. That should last us a while. A few inches of rain really gets the grass growing here. I hope that we get a second cutting this year and that will ease the burden on Leroy some. We only get about 6 eggs a day now, even the chickens think that it's too hot. We don't have any parties scheduled right now. If you know of some one who wants to have a horse event, tell them about us.

God Bless

Miss Ginny

this flower is called a lady slipper they grow in the woods in Maine where it is very damp and cool. My brother took this picture for me.

2009-06-13T18:23:00.002-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!
Saturday, June 13

no one came for the ministry this morning so Madison, Crystal, and I got to ride. Crystal worked with Mack. He has been in training a lot this week. He went to the Simpson house on Thursday and Friday and Mr. Russell gave him a few lessons. Madison really has been consistent in teaching her horse. Then Crystal gave him lessons today. He has learned to drop his head when asked. He is a little barn sour but we can get past that.

We had some home school families out on Wednesday evening. They had a great time. And today we had a birthday party. A very busy week!!

another hen is setting on a nest. that means more babies by July 4th.

work is great lots of kids Leroy has been mowing the church yard and shredding with his tractor.

I hope to see you all soon.

Miss Ginny

the end of May already

2009-05-31T20:33:00.003-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

a friend encouraged me to sign up for Facebook so I did that on Friday. it took a little time, but now I have my own page. It was good to hear from some former coworkers.

Last Wednesday Leroy bought us another horse. He is black with 2 white socks. He has a little white on his face also. He is 13 years old. On Wednesday he held his head way up but when Madison lead him for the ministry on Saturday he was calm and walked with his head down. He needs about 50 pounds of weight added on to him and some muscle but he sure is pretty.
We had Mr Roy do his feet on Friday. He did very well.

On Saturday we had a new family come out for the ministry. We had a great time. I am posting 2 pictures from that day.

No hens are setting, but I am glad that all 14 babies from this Spring have survived and are growing. Plus the 10 from earlier this year. o got 12 eggs today.

I hope to see you all soon.

Miss Ginny

end of May updates

2009-05-17T13:24:00.003-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Champ and Princess went back to the lady in Stockdale who had originally donated them to us. So, we are once again looking for a ministry horse. We miss Champ especially because he and Madison were bonding well. Their former owner wanted them to stay together and unfortunately, Princess wasn't a ministry horse. We will see what God does now!

We have 5 baby chicks with our one eyed chicken and Mr Leroy bought me 3 white babies for Mother's Day. We were given 1 small white chick and 1 brown one by my friend Katelyn. One of our mama chickens has taken over these 5 new babies. We have never had a hen want to adopt before, so it has been very interesting to watch.

I came down with strep throat on Friday. So, no attending graduation or today's baby shower. I feel better, but I am still raspy.

Praise God for our wonderful rain!

Next week is our church yard sale. We will start back riding at 9 on Saturday, June 6th. Then we have a party scheduled for that afternoon.

Please pray for God's hands on our ministry

Blessings to all

Miss Ginny

May 9, 2009

2009-05-09T16:50:00.002-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

We had 2 families come by for the ministry today. Jade and her Dad and her brother, and Miss Jen with Kate and 2 boys. It was lots of fun. Miss Kelly brought Ishada and Madison got to ride Champ the whole way. They are really developing a partnership together. I didn't take any pictures, but I will try to remember to tomorrow. We have 5 new baby chicks. Katelyn W gave me 2 babies and Mr Leroy bought me 3 for Mother's Day. Plus we have 2 hens on nets here.
Last night we hosted a graduation party for Kat Taylor. There were about 50 people here. I will try to post again tomorrow with photos.

Pray for cooler temps and a little more rain!

Miss Ginny

end of April updates

2009-04-30T19:22:00.004-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Praise God for the wonderful rains. We got almost 3 inches the last 2 weeks. The grass is green, the horses are muddy, and the chickens are busy with bugs.

Due to the swine flu drama we have canceled the church yard sale planned for Saturday. I will be here, if you plan on coming out, please call my cell phone. 515 0603

Champ and Princess are settling in. We are looking for a home for Princess, I told Leroy that I would not have 4 horses of my own. 3 is plenty. and it seems best to try and keep just geldings. If any one has an idea about her future, please let me know. Here is her picture from 2 weeks ago. She has filled out some and is losing that winter hair. The birds will have blond hair in their nests!

Roy will be here next week to do the horses shoes. Jim lost one the other day because he got caught in the fence. It's time anyway.

I am not working until May 11th because the preschool shut down until then. We are cleaning everything there so that it will be ready when we get back.

the 10 baby chicks are all doing well. there is now one more hen on a nest. Her babies should hatch May 20th or so.

Have a blessed day!!

miss Ginny

They're HERE!!!

2009-04-05T19:07:00.002-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

we went to Stockdale and got our newest additions yesterday. today we brushed them and led them around the yard. Champ is very attached to Princess, so we will have to work on that. They saddled well, and were happy to be brushed for a long time today. I didn't try any bits, but it looks like they will remember how to act under saddle and will adjust well to us. I told Leroy that we would only keep 4, so in a few weeks we will have to make a decision about which 4 to keep. You all know that I am not a fan of mares, mostly becasue the boys don't think with level heads when there are girls around. They all want her attention and forget about people! Here's a picture of Champ.

then, this afternoon, Madison and I rode Jim and Bandit over in the fields across the street. that is our first time to go, just the 2 of us, and her with total control over Bandit. They did very well, of course, Madison prayed before we even got on! Thank You, Lord Jesus!

We will do a short ride on Saturday morning. I have to go to church to help prepare the Seder meal. We have over 200 people coming to learn about the Passover Meal. Also, May 2nd is our big church yard sale, so I will be doing that instead of the ministry that Saturday. If you have some stuff that you want to donate, let me know.

Keep praying for rain!!

Blessings to All,

Miss Ginny

2009-03-23T19:21:00.001-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

I don't know why I couldn't get this picture uploaded before. technology????

But here they are!

what a great God we serve!

2009-03-23T18:57:00.002-06:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

we have had a total of 3 horses offered to us in the last 2 weeks. I need to look at the third one, but here is a picture of the first 2. For those who have been around, the gelding looks like Woodrow and seems to have his personality also. The mare kind of looks like Huck did. We were able to go to Stockdale on Saturday and see them. The party girl got sick and so we had to postpone LeAnne's birthday event. We did get to watch a little bit of a rodeo in Stockdale though. The lady who has the horses knows my daughter and her Mom and Dad raise Brahma cows. They have a beaautiful ranch. What a small world we live in!

More pictures to come!

Miss Ginny ( pray for rain)

very sad day

2009-03-09T19:58:00.003-06:00

We lost a faithful friend today. Huck got sick this morning and died this afternoon about 3:30. He was such a good boy. We had him almost 4 years. He came from a friend of a friend of a friend in Stockdale, Tx. It was a true miracle how he fit in with the other horses. He always was at the bottom of the pecking order. He had a good life here, and we used him just last Saturday. I am going to search through my pictures and post one of him. Thanks to every one who loved him. We will miss his calm presence. This picture is from the weekend of the 28th of February. I think that it is Friday afternoons party for Trent. I haven't seen the photos from Saturdays party yet. My batteries didn't work this past Saturday but I know that Nicole took some good pictures. Blessings to all
Miss Ginny

2 parties and pics

2009-03-06T18:22:00.004-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

last Friday and Saturday we had parties scheduled. it was way hot on Friday and way windy on Saturday. and the folks one Friday actually knew the folks on Saturday. we live in such a small town! no one came for the ministry Sat a.m., so we cleaned the horses up and they sure looked pretty. I am going to post 2 pictures ( if I can) thanks to all who came!!!

Love,
Miss Ginny

Sat. Feb 14

2009-02-16T19:28:00.002-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

what a great day!!! we had 18 people today and every one had a good time. Thanks to every one who came. I received some flowers, some cards, some cupcakes, some banana bread, and a very generous donation. plus some square bales of hay. What a BLESSING!!!

Jim is lame today ( Monday) so please pray that he get well soon. I can't see anything wrong with his foot, but he can hardly move.

every one else is well. Pray for RAIN

Love,
Miss Ginny

Feb. 7, 2009

2009-02-09T19:25:00.002-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

it was windy when we did the ministry on Saturday. I am posting a picture of our adventure in the wind and sunshine. we had a good walk and 2 new families visited us. We have had great responses today from the listing on Craig's List. Several birthday parties have been booked this week alone. God is incredibly GOOD!!!

Miss Ginny

Zero

2009-02-03T18:43:00.002-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

those who have ever been here have met my old white dog, Zero. She was almost 16 years old and loved me greatly, and I will miss her. She died on Monday afternoon about 3:50. Our wonderful neighbor, Diane was with her. Zero had gone down hill quickly in the last 5 or 6 days, so we were somewhat prepared. She is buried out back by the horses and the tree that is growing out there. I am thankful that she died here, that she wasn't alone, and that she blessed my life for many years. Every one should be loved like that!
There is a good picture of her on the website that Lana took with a party plate by her. She loved to eat!

I am putting her latest picture on to this posting ( if I can find it)

Thanks for caring!

Ginny

January 7, 2009

2009-01-07T18:15:00.003-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

we had a good time last Saturday. The Naiziers and the Harvey's joined us. My son Marcus, and his wife Dana walked with us also. I hope that we get lots of good pictures from that day.
our neighbor, Kiley, will have her 9th birthday party on Saturday and we will take Huck over for her guests to ride on. My friend, Matthew, will be 5 next week and his party is Jan. 24th. We will the horses feet trimmed this week. The little bit of rain will help some, but I hope for some showers soon.
be good,

Miss Ginny

1/4/09

2009-01-04T18:18:00.002-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!
Sunday Jan. 4

It sure seems strange to type 2009!. Happy New Year

my son, Marcus, and his wife Dana surprised us with a visit from sunny California. They went with us for the ministry on Saturday. Dana is a great photographer so I look forward to some good pictures.

I went to Maine to visit family on Dec. 26. I am posting a picture from that trip. This is the river near where I grew up. There are some big chunks of ice up there!

See you all next Saturday at 10.

Miss Ginny

2008-12-22T18:42:00.002-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Madison and Makayla have birthdays next week. the 28th and the 31st. I don't think that we will be swimming!!!

Happy Birthday girls.

Here is a picture of them. ( with Kiley)

Love, Grandma Ginny

Merry Christmas to ALL

2008-12-21T16:03:00.004-07:00

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Well, it's almost year end. Where did it go? God has greatly blessed our ministry and we pray that you all have received His blessings also. We will resume riding January 3rd at 10 a.m. I will be in Maine next week. pray for my travel to be joyful ( and safe) I got to see some of my favorite ministry kids yesterday in the play at Celebrate Life Church. What a pleasure that was!!!

this picture is from Katie's trip to Maine in February. That's my Grandpa's coveralls and my Grammie's apron. you gotta love snow!!!!

Stay Well and see you all soon

love,

Miss Ginny

this Sat.

2008-12-15T19:57:00.000-07:00

we will go ahead and cancel the Saturday rides until Jan. 3. I have to take a class this Saturday morning and I want to go watch some ofthe kids in the play at Celebrate Life church at 2 on Saturday. the next week I will be in Maine.

Take Care

Love and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
from Miss Ginny and the horses!!!

12/13/08

2008-12-13T01:42:00.000-07:00

we did not have any one for the ministry today. Madison, Kaden, and I cleaned horses and pulled weeds. Then we went for a ride on the lawnmower. We got stuck, but we managed to get out. It was FUN!!!

remember, next week is at 2.

Pray for rain

( this is Makayla and Meanie. Happy Birthday to Miss Makayla!!!)

Miss Ginny

December updates

2008-12-11T18:33:00.000-07:00

howdy!!! just to let you all know, I have a class on the 20th of December and we will ride at 2 instead of 10. my class is 9 to 12.

here is a picture of Mr Leroy holding Peter.

Have a great week!!

Miss Ginny

it's December already!!

2008-12-06T08:56:00.000-07:00

we had a good ride this morning. 2 new young ladies, Hannah and Amelia. They came with Miss Lori. Plus, Noelle and Joy, Grace and Ben. We had a short ride, and God blessed us with a gorgeous morning. We have a birthday party this afternoon.

Madison has a double ear infection. pray for her quick healing.

No one had a camera this morning, so no picture from today. so sorry this is an old one of Bandit.

Pray for RAIN!!

Love to all,

Miss Ginny

I get so confused.....

2008-11-23T15:15:00.000-07:00

the last 2 postings were on the wrong site. I bet that any one who knows computers thinks that it's easy, but obviously I am not smarter than any fifth grader! I am posting a picture of the beautiful braids that Crystal did for the boys last weekend. We went to McQueeny Elementary for their fall festival. We handed out a bunch of business cards and already have scheduled one birthday party as a result.

Yesterday we had a visit from Kelly D. who brought Dash, the horse that Kenna and Reid have now. He did great. And Crystal's sister Amber was new also. We had a total of 13. It was a cool day to go out.

2 weeks ago we had Adalyn's birthday party.

This weekend is Thanksgiving but we still plan to ride on Saturday at 10. Have a blessed day.

and pray for RAIN!!!

what a month!!!

2008-11-23T15:00:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry that I have not been keeping every one updated. Please forgive me.

We had 13 folks here yesterday for the ministry. The week before we went to McQueeny Elementary for their fall festival fundraiser. And the week before that was Adalyn Harvey' s fifth birthday party. Before that, I can't remember. I am posting a picture of the braids on our boys that my friend Crystal did. They were so spiffy looking. And we passed out lots of business cards.

The baby chicks are growing. Our cat Meanie has disappeared. Every one else is enjoying the cooler weather.

Please pray for rain!!!

Ginny

way over due!!!

2008-10-11T11:15:00.000-06:00

I am so sorry that I haven't kept up with this blog. Please forgive me y'all. I am going to do 2 today if every thing works right. The first update is on Mamacita and her 5 babies. She hatched 2 in the pet taxi that will be 3 weeks old tomorrow. The next day, Monday, Leroy said that he heard a little chick cheeping, it probably fell out of the nest. So I went to investigate. Well, Mama and 2 babies were in the sinner's box and number 3 was still up high in the nest. So, I took the pet taxi and put it in the sinner's box. Of course, I checked the last 3 eggs and sure enough, I could hear the babies in 2 of them. On Wednesday, baby number 4 hatched. I was worried about number 5, when she got through the shell she was pretty week on Thursday. But if you see them now, I can't tell which should be the runt! We have 5 more babies coming this afternoon from a teacher who hatched them out as a school project. They are just a few days old, so I will have to put them under a heat lamp.

Life on the farm is still exciting.

Miss Ginny

new arrivals July

2008-07-06T17:42:00.000-06:00

we got 2 new horses yesterday and here are their pictures Lady and Jim

correction

2008-06-10T14:06:00.000-06:00

well, Mr Leroy said that we can take the horses to get green grass this week so we will ride on Wednesday, but not on Saturday. He doesn't want to haul them back and forth. Gas is HIGH! We will be taking them to lakecreek rd for a few days. I will be at kid's camp next week.
I am getting our t-shirts today. I am excited about the yard sale.
we also have a new kitten Leroy named her Meanie. cause she's a bed hog he says. she takes up the whole couch.
see you in the a.m.

Ginny

future dates

2008-05-19T21:09:00.000-06:00

we will ride this Saturday 5/24 at 9 a.m. even though it is memorial day weekend. Next weekend, 5/31 is Canyon's graduation at 9 so leroy and I will be in San Marcos.
we do not have any birthday parties scheduled yet. but we will see what God does.
My last day to work is May 30th. then I will be unemployed once again.
Connie got Sammy last week. He is a very pretty palomino. he is very good natured and should do well for our kids.
last week Joe didn't act like he wanted to go out so we used Buddy. Joe was not too happy with me. he seems to be fine now!
Have a great week, Keep praying!!!

Ginny

May 10

2008-05-10T17:51:00.000-06:00

well, it was HOT today. we rode this morning but from now on we are going to start at 9. That means no sleeping in on Saturdays!!! Joe and Huck are well. Buddy and King are the bosses in the pasture, but my 2 old boys are the kids favorite's still.
we don't have any parties scheduled this month or next. that's o.k. God has a plan! I am excited to see what it is!!!

we have 12 yes 12, baby chicks. plus one of our hens is setting. in about 10 days we will see her and her babies. any one care to guess how many she will hatch?? I say 4

Ginny

time flies!!

2008-05-02T18:08:00.000-06:00

this week just flew by!!! I went to Stockdale with some friends to look at a horse for their kids. What a beautiful ride. and the horse looked good also! the baby chicks are growing fast. the horses look happy and every one seems to be getting along. Katie got her Gray Barn shirt and the kids will get theirs tomorrow. we ride at 10 agian. if it's hot, it will be a short ride.

me and JoeJoe

2008-04-29T19:42:00.000-06:00

well, Joe has lived here over 2 years and I finally rode him for the first time today. he did well, as he always does, (right Grace???) I tend to want to ride just one horse and not jump from one to another. I have been like that for a long time. Probably since I fell off Peter. anyway, Connie said that I needed to get back on again and she is right. We had a good ride.

The baby chicks are well . I am going to add a picture. Kiley checks on them almost every day.

we have the kids size shirts now. they cost $8 each. No parties scheduled yet until Memorial Day. I will keep you posted. We ride Saturday at 10

Miss Ginny

Saturday April 26, 2008

2008-04-26T15:53:00.000-06:00

we had sooooo much fun today. Kenna and Ried had a double birthday party and we had lots of kids. Everyone had a great time. JoeJoe seemed pretty tired today though. I will keep an eye on him. He doesn't like hot weather. He is getting his feet trimmed on Monday afternoon. Maybe that will cheer him up!!!

I ordered some pens for the ministry. They are pretty cool looking. and great advertising ( they say)

the t-shirts are ready to pick up on Monday. I ordered some kids sizes to have on hand.

we were blessed with 2 free bales of hay this week. a special thanks to the Hughes family in Schertz.

Miss Kelly let me borrow some sacks for sack races. That will be fun to watch.

Thanks for loving us

Miss Ginny

Monday evening

2008-04-21T20:20:00.000-06:00

Leroy and I just returned from a 2 day vacation. we went to Louisiana. had a great time. and did not lose all of our money this time!!!

This Saturday we have a "double" birthday party from 10 to 12. We will do the minstry from 2 to 4 if any one wants to ride then. call or e-mail and let me know.

I am taking my black saddle to get repaired this week. and I will order some kid size t-shirts.

the horses are all fine.

we have added 7 baby chicks that were hatched at one of the local schools to our herd. they currently live in the sinner's box. they will graduate out of there in about 8 weeks. i will get pictures. I think that they have been named by kiley and kaiden. I will let you know!!!

thanks for loving us

Ginny

add a picture?????

2008-04-16T20:20:00.000-06:00

let's see just how smart I am! Look there is Miss Lana on Huck!!! I can't be;ieve that i figured it out. WOW!!!

what a week!!!

2008-04-16T20:10:00.000-06:00

we have had the most awesome weather to be outside with the animals!!! Isn't God good!!??
Scott and Connie have 2 new horses. Buddy belongs to Connie. he is 7 and very even tempered. he is a lot like Mr. in that he loves his food. meal times are the only time that he gets pushy. Scott, Kaidin, and Madison share King. his name was Henry, but some one changed it. Last Saturday they lead them with us while we walked to Schuman's Beach Rd. The 2 new horses did very well. And Miss Lana actually road Huckleberry.
thanks to all who came and helped.
we now have a checking account at Randolph Brooks credit union. we are official!
I will get pictures here or on the website soon.

Ginny

2 parties in 2 days!!!!

2008-04-07T19:41:00.000-06:00

we had 2 terrific birthday parties this weekend. Nicolette turned 10 and we enjoyed pizza, then on Sunday Deja celebrated her big day and we ate hot dogs. On Saturday the chickens ate any leftover watermelon and on Sunday Huckleberry ate the watermelon rinds!!! Not much goes to waste around here!!!

The little scraps of paper left from the pinata will soon be lining birds nests. last year we found some Huck hair a nest after it was abandoned.

God is so awesome. We had beautiful weather, a great time of celebration, and we created some incredible memories. That's what this is all about.

Ginny

a week later

2008-03-29T20:23:00.000-06:00

It was so good to have some of the kids come out today. They planted flowers on the 2 graves and just hung out. They were sisters in their love for Jesus and their love of horses. They brought me 2 drawings and as soon as we can, we will get them on this site. One has Mr with a mouthful of grass. Those who knew him knew how much he loved to eat.

Jeremy buried Mr. right next to Cowboy and Woodrow. When the tree grows it will shade both graves and will look terrific there.

Thank you so much for your prayers and your love.

Miss Ginny

a very sad day

2008-03-24T19:51:00.000-06:00

on Saturday we had a tragic accident and my beautiful black horse Mister ran in to a boat trailer on the street and broke his back leg. It has been hard to fathom just how it happened, a lack of attention on my part, his stubborn desire to get across the street, he refusal to whoa when I said to. But through it all, I know that God is good, and that He is in control. Some wonderful members of my family paid for the vet, Mrs. Corbin paid for the burial, and our insurance covers the damage that was done to the vehicles. My heart aches, especially for my kids who chose him as their favorite horse. I have felt for a while that God was changing the ministry, but I never expected this to happen. As I go through this trial I know that I am well loved my many friends and "my" kids. We will get through this together, we will praise our God, and we will ride that horse again in Heaven someday. Thank you all for loving me and for praying for me. Lift up my extended horse family, bless those who have so greatly befriended us all.

Love Miss Ginny

a day of blessings

2008-03-21T20:56:00.000-06:00

Good Friday such an incredible day in the history of our world. Jesus changed every thing that the world had ever believed about God. And amazingly, He still moves today. and He continues to change people. We went out this morning, about 18 of us. God gave us a wonderful morning to enjoy and pleasant conditions to walk in. He granted us safety and a joyous time.

His word says that He knows the plans that He has for. Pray that we stay in His plans.

Ginny

blessing upon blessing today

2008-03-20T20:45:00.000-06:00

if you ever need to order tee shirts, go to Logos to Go here in New Braunfels. they really blessed me today.

and Mr Pfeil in Seguin repaired my saddle and did a few extra things at no extra charge. He said that people doing God's work need to be blessed.

God has certainly sent some faithful folks my way. I pray that I have been a blessing to them as well

Ginny

Praise God for the rain

2008-03-18T18:50:00.000-06:00

things sure have cooled down here. this rain will bring some nice grass for the horses. it needs to soak in to the ground and nourish those roots! Ginny

my spelling

2008-03-17T17:59:00.000-06:00

sorry , I meant to say that God is so good. my spell check didn't know that I had goofed. We updated the times for riding on Saturday. I want to go at 9 so the horses can rest before the birthday party at 2. we will still plan on 10 on Friday unless it gets really hot again.

Thanks

Ginny

God is so good

2008-03-16T11:15:00.000-06:00

special thanks to my friend Melanie for helping me with this. I am still in the stone age with tech devices. I thank God for friends who know just how to do so many things.

We took the horses out twice yesterday. You can see pictures at our web site, http://www.graybarnministries.com/. that is thanks to another sister in Christ, Lana.

We will have the horses at Dayspring's Easter outreach next Sunday. Pray for great weather, safety, and the opportunity to let the unchurched hear the true Gospel.

right now we plan to ride at 10 on Friday and on Saturday. Because it is Good Friday I will have the day off.

Jesus loves YOU!!! Miss Ginny