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The Last Seventeen

4 Jul

She arrived amidst parades, fireworks and cookouts. There was fanfare and hurrying around as the birthing process took a turn for the worse. After the miracle of surgeons and modern technology there she was! Pink, tiny and holy. Our firecracker.  Our last. Not that I knew it at the time. But somewhere inside, I knew. The last time.  I held her longer; tried to take mental pictures to remember the moments. I didn't want to forget. I wanted to be intentional and slow time.  She helped by being a child who cried. . . all the time. So, I held her. Held her longer and tried not ... View Post

Categories:
farm life, Uncategorized
Tags:
Country life, farm girls, Farm life, grace, gratitude, grief, Women in Ag

Can We Express Gratitude When Our World is Falling Apart?

5 Nov

I have found that gratitude in all things takes practice. It is a purposeful mind set. Often a change. And we don't like change, do we? Words flow when the sun is shining and the bank account full. Gratitude. Words flow when life feels in balance and manageable. "I praise you Lord, for my job, for a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in." It's like soft butter being spread. Easy. Comforting. Sunshine and roses. Gratitude. How do the words flow when there's death and heartache? Do we reach for gratitude in these times? How do the words flow when you can't seem to make ends ... View Post

Categories:
30 Days of Thanksgiving, farm life
Tags:
30 days of Thankfulness, faith, farm family, Farm life, gratitude, thankfulness

Happy Birthday Ella!

4 Jul

Little did I know when I started this blog all that our lives would endure. That this white screen, for a time, would be my lifeline. Nine years ago, today, I published our first post. A short little clip about our 4th of July baby, Eleanor. She was turning 8. Our oldest son, Elijah, had just graduated from High School.  Chelsea the oldest was 8 when Elijah was born.  Clarissa was 8 when Eleanor was born.  And now, Ella is 8 when our first grandchild would be born.  Now Ella is turning 17, the same age her brother was when he met Jesus. His forever age.  That first grandchild is ... View Post

Categories:
farm life, Uncategorized
Tags:
birthday, death of a child, faith, farm family, God's plan, grace, gratitude, grief, hope

What Are You Waiting For?

3 May

What are you waiting for? The question seems to hover. Ideas and thoughts run through my head. Yet, somehow, I am paralyzed to move forward. Excuses. Walls. Fear. And I wonder, What am I waiting for? I have learned how fragile life is. I know deep loss and unbearable ache. I know time is short. But how do you make the best of it? Do you search for the unknown and take all kinds of risks? Or do you slowly, safely make your way through? What are you waiting for? The question haunts me. Am I motivated by fear or faith? I have never been a risk taker and I don't like to ... View Post

Categories:
farm life
Tags:
Amazing grace, choosing joy, faith, farm family, God's faithfulness, thankful, trust, waiting

There’s a Lot Brewing Here on the Farm Other Than Coffee!

23 Apr

The wind blows and the rain falls. There is a chill in the air after days of warmth. April. Unheard of. Odd. Yet so needed. This year has been full of the unexpected and unmet realities. Sharing early warmth has been delightful. A push to do all the things of summer. Yet, not yet time. So today the rain and chill slow things down a bit. They draw me back to the necessary. Coffee. Planning. Dreaming. More coffee. There has been a lot brewing here on the farm! And it's not just my coffee!!! We are now able to accommodate those folks who want to stop by the farm and pick ... View Post

Categories:
farm life
Tags:
buy local, coffee, faith, Farm life, farm stay, farming, fresh eggs, Raw milk, spring

Another Spin Around the Sun

26 Mar

It's been another spin around the sun for my farmer.  65 to be exact. A celebration.  We mark time. Grateful. Trusting for each moment. I don't always do those moments well. I'm trying. To live present. Embrace the now. In joy. Having eyes to see what is right in front of me. It's so easy to miss the beauty. It's so easy to get caught in the race of hurry and miss that which is right in front of you. Moments matter. Insignificant moments are important. Some day those moments may be all you have. So we're celebrating my farmer. Grateful for the time we ... View Post

Categories:
farm life
Tags:
farm family, Farm life, farming, gratitude, hope, my farmers birthday

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