Better Half

Missing Him...

There's one in all of us.

Trevor was in town for a day and a half this weekend as Eisley was playing at The Vic on Friday night. It was great to see him but bittersweet at the same time knowing that he was only going to be leaving again. But nonetheless, we enjoyed our time together and then parted ways early this morning. We went to the movies and saw Where The Wild Things Are. It was amazing! Though, I would say not geared towards children as you may assume. It made me laugh watching these huge puppet-like creatures being so moody. It was sad, beautiful, dreamy, thoughtful, imaginative, fun, and everything all mushed up into one! Just go see it and you'll find out for yourself! So, it was a really good weekend... but I don't feel ready to go back to school tomorrow. But I guess getting another day under my belt means I'm one more day closer to seeing Trev again. So I guess it's not such a bad thing after all. Ok, that's all for now people.

It's Falling.

So here is the coat that I ended up getting instead! We were on our way to Target to pick up the one I thought I wanted and I spotted THIS at another store for $30!! I was super excited! It has been keeping me nice and toasty while Trevor is gone. Has been on tour with Eisley now for 2 weeks and it's gone by so fast. I have been so busy helping my dear friends Kyle & Linn with their wedding and having midterms at the same time. I'm really hoping that the next 5 weeks go just as quickly. Wish me luck!

Husbandless

Well...my husband is leaving me again to persue his "dreams"(how rude of him;). He is departing on Monday to go on a 2 week Wiitala Brothers tour, coming home for 2 days and then flying out to Texas to start practice dates with Eisley for their 6 week long tour. He will arrive home the day before Thanksgiving. I am hoping that this time will be a little easier for me to handle since I am working and going to school 12 hrs a day. That should be enough to keep my mind busy.
On a side note, I think I will be needing this coat to keep me warm since Trev won't be able to while he's gone. It's a lot cuter in person.. I will post a photo when it's in my grip! I just hope that they don't stop stocking it at Target before I have the money. Nothing like a cute coat, boots and a hat for when that fall weather hits!

Beautiful Old Family Photos

My grandma in the center with her sisters after picking cantaloupes.

Great Grandma Krausse doing irrigation piping with her husband on their farm.

This is either my great grandmother, or grandmother... not sure, such a great shot though.

My adorable mommy.

My Grandmother with her dog.

My Grandmother.

My mom.

Horse BBQ????

I was watching a cooking show a few nights ago that I enjoy(ed) and to my shock they had a segment encouraging their viewers to consider HORSE MEAT as an alternative red meat source. 

They had their on site reporter visit a horse farm in France where she proceeded to take a stroll in the corral and point out the horse she wanted to "try", a big beautiful chestnut work horse seemingly gentle as can be. So, they led him back to the slaughterhouse and then it cut to her back in England receiving a box at her doorstep full of different horse bits. Then she went on to cook some of it and exclaimed how amazing it tasted and how healthy is was for you and on and on and on and oooonnnnn.. I couldn't take it anymore!!! I was so upset. I really had no idea that horse meat had become such an acceptable source of food in Europe!

I am not a vegetarian and I don't ever plan on becoming one. I grew up on a farm where my family raised our own meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables, and I understand what goes into raising an animal for meat. I just can't stomach (excuse the pun) horse meat. What's next?? the family dog?? It just sickens me to think of the treatment of such an intelligent and beautiful creature. It saddens me to know that tens of thousands of horses are shipped to Mexico and Canada annually from the U.S., where they are killed under barbaric conditions so their meat can continue to satisfy the palates of overseas diners. 

I hope that I don't come across as I total nut job, ranting and raving.. It all just makes me feel really sad and helpless and I had to say my peace I guess. I think the more informed we can become about issues like this, the better. 

for more info you can visit www.awionline.org/legislation/horse_slaughter/

Don't worry there's no shocking photos, just information.

xo

Hannah the horse loving freak.

Something I strive to live by.

Here there is no Greek or Jew, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.