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An Early Winter in Montana

Posted on November 12, 2018 by admin

We’ve been thinking about and praying for those in California who have been so terribly affected by the fires. When we look out our own windows and see the scenes below, it’s hard to imagine that there are fires just … Continue reading →

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2018 Summer Has Come and Gone

Posted on September 12, 2018 by admin

I last posted some photos in March, and now here it is September. Summer went by so fast here at the Shepherd’s Place. Between running Lighthouse Trails, working on the lodge, cooking for and spending time with guests, and keeping … Continue reading →

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The walls of the dining room are done! Dave finished the cedar tongue and groove this past week. He is moving right into getting the women’s bathroom finished. After that, there will be trim work in the dining room, some … Continue reading →

Posted on March 4, 2018 by admin | Leave a comment

Summer Over, and Jacob Gone

Posted on October 29, 2017 by admin

Things have been very busy at The Shepherd’s Place this past summer and fall. Just keeping up with Lighthouse Trails is a more than full time job. But we got all the firewood bucked and stacked that we need for … Continue reading →

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We planted the vegetable garden this year at the end of May (the official beginning of growing season here in NW Montana). We thought some of you might like to see how it’s going. If you come for a visit, … Continue reading →

Posted on June 26, 2017 by admin | Leave a comment

Shepherd’s Place – Still Here!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by admin

It’s hard to believe that it has been nearly a year since we’ve posted anything on The Shepherd’s Place blog. But here we are a year later, still working hard with Lighthouse Trails and still working on The Shepherd’s Place, … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Brings Beautiful Flowers to the Shepherd’s Place

Posted on June 11, 2016 by admin

We were blessed to have Stacey from Texas come out and volunteer for several days. While she was here, she took me to a local nursery and bought a lot of flowers for the Shepherd’s Place. She also helped us … Continue reading →

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Painting and Volunteers

Posted on May 1, 2016 by admin

This past week, we were able to get some of the painting done at the lodge thanks to Sharon and Sarah (two local volunteers) and two of our office girls. We received a call yesterday from two fellows from Washington … Continue reading →

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Progress!—Insulation, Sheetrock, and Planning the Paint Colors

Posted on April 3, 2016 by admin

As you know, Dave finished the electrical rough in at the lodge less than one month ago. Since then, the entire lodge has been insulated, and the sheet rock is up. During the next two weeks, a hired crew will … Continue reading →

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A Big Milestone – We’ve Passed the Rough-In Electrical Inspection!

Posted on March 10, 2016 by admin

PART 1: I haven’t posted anything on this blog since November. I don’t know where the winter went, but by the looks of fast-melting snow and the sound of Canadian geese returning to the north, we are heading into spring. … Continue reading →

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The Wood Furnace is Up and Running – Rough in Electric Nearly Done

Posted on November 23, 2015 by admin

Dave is rounding the corner in getting the rough in electric done. It’s been a huge job to do, but in a few weeks, he expects to be done.

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New Photos of Recent Progress

Posted on October 2, 2015 by admin
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NW MONTANA FOREST FIRE NEAR THE SHEPHERD’S PLACE IS OUT!

Posted on September 13, 2015 by admin

We wanted to let you know that the forest fire that was threatening our area has been officially extinguished, and all federal firefighters and commanders left by Saturday morning. We attended the last community fire meeting Friday night and were … Continue reading →

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Lots of Rain, Our First Snow, And All is Well!

Posted on September 6, 2015 by admin

Shortly after we asked our LT friends to pray, within a few days, the temperatures started dropping, and we started getting light rain. Now, the last few days, we have had a lot of rain. And today, we had our … Continue reading →

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Forest Fire Update at the Shepherd’s Place

Posted on August 31, 2015 by admin

While the fire has grown to 6,700 acres, the forestry team gave us a positive report at last night’s town meeting in that the fire line that firefighters have built nearly half way around the fire is holding at this … Continue reading →

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Fire Photos

Posted on August 26, 2015 by admin

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The following photos are taken by the Stonehedge Air Museum out of Eureka, MT. This is the fire that is 2 3/4 miles from The Shepherd’s Place.

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Fire Still Out of Control and Growing Toward the North

Posted on August 25, 2015 by admin

While we felt cautiously optimistic about the fire when we went to the meeting last Friday night, we received a report tonight that the fire is very active right now and is heading north in our direction.By my estimates, we … Continue reading →

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Fire Growing

Posted on August 20, 2015 by admin

Last evening before dark, we drove over to the fire area. It was discouraging to see how the fire has spread. It has grown very close to our worker’s property, and the forestry dept. has set up sprinklers and a … Continue reading →

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A Chinook Helicopter on its Way to Fight Fire

Posted on August 19, 2015 by admin

GOOD NEWS. At the town meeting last night, we learned that they are bringing in a Chinook helicopter to help fight the fire that is about 3 miles from us. The helicopter will draw water from a lake that is … Continue reading →

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Slip-On Tank, Staining, the Fire, and Gathering Clouds

Posted on August 17, 2015 by admin

Our slip-on tank brought by my nephew Jason from Oregon has arrived. We put it in a spot that is right in between both buildings. You can see the 500-gallon water tank behind it in the trees, which will be … Continue reading →

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