Right now, sis tamar and family are sitting in solid ice. there is ice everywhere. They are not able to leave their home as the roads and ground is covered in an inch of ice. she said she has never seen anything like it. Please pray for the sunshine to move in and begin melting the ice. She sent me pics and I will post the link below to see the pics. Here is her letter:

Shalom all,

> Mat 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
> Mat 10:30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
> Mat 10:31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
> Mat 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

Greetings from frozen over Mansfield MO. Our home, our vehicle, the fields, the trees, the fences...look as though they were sculptured out of ice.

For a little peek check this link:
http://www.yhwhswordoffaith.com/winter.html

We are all doing well, we have plenty of food and water and we are warm and obviously have electricity. All our animals are doing wonderful and munching down their food and staying warm. Please do pray for people in this area and other areas affected by what the weather stations are calling a Winter thunder snow storm. We had intense thunder and lightening, and instead of rain falling down, ice crystals fell first. Then rain mixed with sleet. Everything froze solid! Please also pray for the wildlife, and farm animals. Because the land is covered in an inch and more of ice, the animals have no foothold. When they try to walk, especially the bigger dairy farms, their legs go in four directions. Most of the land around here is rolling hills, so the cows are sliding great lengths as they try walk in their pastures. The weight of the animal causes them to crash to the ground, meaning limbs are being broken, pregnant cows are also falling. Our daughter went to milk this morning, and the cows that did make it in, were bleeding from cuts on their legs and bodies. Mandy heart was very heavy when she came home after seeing the injuries to the cows. We know YHWH is in control, yet we also know the power of effective fervent prayers. Right now it's 18 outside, and for those without power, without heat, for animals in the wild or animals pinned down on ice, that is not too warm.
> Job 38:29 Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath engendered it?
> Job 38:30 The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen.

We remain focused on YHWH through this storm. We would not call the storm ugly, or horrid or evil. I have shared devotions about this earth YHWH created, and how upon creating, HE looked and said, "It is good". The very Elohim, YHWH who formed this earth, made the majestic mountains with their snowy peaks, and rich green meadows. The care and detail that went into forming the Grand Canyon, the One who placed the "Mississippi" in her bed, rushing onward to the ocean, HE is in control today! Every wisp of grass coated in ice, every branch, every tree, field, fence, every item covered in ice is in the hands of our Creator! This morning we woke up to see HIS artwork painted all around us. All life, this day, this very day I type to you, shows HIM in control. Why choose to look at what HE called good in a negative way? HalleluYAH, HE LIVES! And despite hardship, despite any pain, any suffering, our Redeemer lives! Only HIS Hands can demonstrate the power we have witnessed! There is so much good around, there is no fulfillment, no joy in seeing things any other way! Praising HIM in and through the storms!

Yes we pray for warmth, for protection, for mercy. For all those are also gifts from HIS Hand! You know another beauty about storms? They draw families closer! They remind us not to take any moment in life for granted. They make us realize how tiny we are when compared to this huge world we live in, and yet, YHWH cares for us, and knows the hairs on our head! Rejoice with us as we bow before HIM and thank HIM for all His gifts, including storms to draw us closer to HIM. Dwelling in the secret place of THE Most High, is the best place to be! No harm shall come nigh our dwelling. HalleluYAH!

Job 37:23 The Almighty, we have not found Him out, He is exalted in power and right-ruling and great in righteousness – He does not oppress.
Ahavah v'barchot b'YHWH
Tamar

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[This message has been edited by becky (edited 02-13-2008).]

I am praying for Tamar and all of those (even the animals) affected by this.

Please forgive the belated update!

There is not a trace of ice or snow around. We have had alot of rain!

I have not heard any reports of people being hurt, the only thing I am aware of at present are cows with broken spines and legs. Each farmer around had to put some cows down, and some are heavy with calves. They are trying to keep the mother's alive as long as humanely possibly for the life of the calf, where the calf when ready will be taken by csection and if the cow's injuries are too great the cows will be put to rest.


Thank you for all who prayed, truthfully many farmers are saying it could of been so much worse, that they are thankful to our Heavenly Father for His hand of protection and also healing for the injured ones.


Blessings to you all
Tamar