Visiting the United States
Being in the US for the last couple of weeks has been extremely busy, but also quite enjoyable. It has been wonderful to see God work as I met with people day after day and shared with them what He has been doing in my life over the past twenty months. It has been an incredible blessing to see my new support level rise from 56% to 77% in such a short time and to know that there are people out there who are praying about what they might do as a family to support the ministry God has so graciously allowed me to be a part of.
In the midst of my 5,6, or 7 meetings crammed in to each day of my visit, I was also able to participate in assisting my family with some of the day to day work at the county fair. The county fair has always been a big part of the summer for everyone our family. Most of us have exhibited various species of livestock during our years in 4-H and have many fond memories. This week I was able to be around to see my little brother exhibit his goat and calves and just missed seeing him show his hog. It was a fun week at the fair for me. I tried to capture some of the excitement with my camera. Hope you enjoy the photos!
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- Paige with her Champion Hereford Heifer, Hottr.
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- Mike with Lenny
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- Mike….man is he growing up!
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- Shaylee and her favorite guy, Kumar.
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- Mike showing his Chianina heifer, Nina.
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- Gunnar did NOT like the cows…they are big!
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- Mike and his goat.
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- Mike introducing Gunnar to his goats.
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- Picture Time! Mike, Shaylee, and Paige with Nina
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- Mike with his Hereford heifer, Batavia.
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- Lydia watching cows.
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- Mike showing his goat, Dixie. She is only 3 months old. Mike had to bend down a ways to set up her feet properly.
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- Paige showing Rainey.
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- Mike and Paige showing their Hereford heifers in the same class.
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- Gunnar LOVED the goats!
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- Paige had Reserve Grand Boer Goat Doe.
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- Lydia, my grandparents’ pastor’s daughter.
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- Mike being named Reserve Grand with his heifer, Nina.
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- Mike likes these green banners. He had Grand Champion Boer Goat last year and Reserve Grand Heifer this year!
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- Mike with his Champion Chianina Heifer and Paige with her Champion Hereford Heifer.
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- Mike talking to his pig, Lenny.
Tonya Small 
We survived another year at the fair. Sure is alot different now, I remember getting at least one or two Green ribbons each year. This guy gets those Green Banners.