This tree. Planted before I was born. Blooming each year; but one. It seemed to know. It too, over come with grief. The loss of the oldest farm boy was too much. Each year since. It has gained strength. More blossoms. Richer, fuller. Beautiful. The day dawns warm. A welcome relief from the cold and dampness that has permeated the weather this Spring. The farm boy and his dog rock in the hammock. The early morning sounds; peaceful. With hot coffee in hand I linger on the porch. The Lilacs are just about to pop. Their heady scent; blissful. My mom and a sweet, sweet ... View Post
We Miss, Because We Had Something to Miss
It's been 5 Mother's Days since I've celebrated with my mom. 4 since my son left this earth so suddenly. Both leave an opening. An ache. My brothers and I have been going through photos. Photos that have made us laugh. Say, "what?" And some that have nearly brought me to my knees. Our family pictures are forever changed and events and gatherings always include missing. I'm grateful for the missing though. We had something worth missing. Something so great, that when it's not there, it's missed. I can't change the events of my sons passing. Oh, how I would love to. I ... View Post
Are Your Summer Vacation Plans Ready?
The lawn's been raked. The bark mulch will arrive soon. We're airing out the Winter. Welcoming Spring! The Davis Farm Guest House is getting ready to welcome Guests! Graduations, weddings, family gatherings, all happening here. Memories being made. Do you have your summer vacation plans ready? We still have some open dates. Consider spending, a weekend, a few days or a week here on the Davis Farm. With many activities on the Farm, plus the surrounding areas it is sure to be a great time for all. Create your own meals; purchase farm fresh eggs and milk right here on the ... View Post
Commencement
They're graduating. All those Seniors. The ones that grew up together. The ones that gathered at the grave of a 17 year old. Their friend. They're moving on. Commencement. Some to careers. Some to more schooling. But they're moving on. And our son is not. His life; gone. In a moment. This time, a reminder of that ceasing. I feel the pull of the despair. I sense the ache below the surface. Yet. The Facebook posts of gatherings and graduations also spark deep love. An excitement for these young people. We raise our children with the hope that they will become ... View Post
Beauty
It's right in front of us. Each day. We choose to see. Or we don't. Some things are easier. The sunrise. The signs of Spring. They shout their beauty in electrifying ways! But there's more. There's beauty where our hearts meet the day. A friend came to visit. We gathered on my brothers back porch. Second generation friendships formed by our parents. Moments that are fleeting unless you grab hold. Distractions keep us from seeing. We miss the beauty. We miss the glory. Choose today to see the Beauty. It's not always easy. Frankly some days I don't want to. We limit our ... View Post
Redeemed
The day dawned warm. Easter. The Culmination of Lent. The joyous celebration. The journey to the Cross. The Promise. The Hope. The sun shone. Temperatures rose to almost 80. We gathered with family. Broken. Bruised. We gathered. 2 moms who've lost their sons. One with special needs. One who has been incarcerated. A former drug addict. Divorced. Children out of wedlock. Broken. All of us. There we gathered. On the back lawn. Laughing. Enjoying. Hugging. Eating. Redeemed. Bought with a price. Living under grace. The whole lot of us. A broken, redeemed glorified ... View Post
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