It's snowed here in Northern New England. Christmas snow, we call it. Big fluffy flakes clinging to the Cedars and Evergreens. An ethereal landscape.We're not really ready for this kind of weather to have settled in. There is still much to do in preparation for Winter. But the darkness and cold have forced us inside. I have been taking the time to re read earlier blog posts. They are hard to read. Difficult to step into the raw. But I've been finding hope and a reminder that trying to be Thankful in all things is work. Trying to be thankful in all things is good. It changes ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness, Day #20 Life is Fragile
Life is fragile. I know this from experience. How in a moment this life can be changed forever. The call came early. I could hear the kids talking and moving upstairs. Way too early for them to moving yet. I became concerned. A friend Eric, who had just been here on the farm visiting, had been in a bad car accident. He is fighting for his life. And the kids get in the car, on an icy day and head to CT. I breathe deep Ancient Words and promises given to a people created and love by God. I run to truth and stand on solid rock. The way of worry and fear not happening. I am grateful ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness, Day #18 The Flow of the Day
The alarm goes off while it is still dark. The flow of our day. My farmer rises while the rest of us slumber. For 26 years. Pretty much the same. A few seasons here and there where we have had consistent help and the alarm has been silenced a few times. This morning is the same. A new day, a new week. It's unseasonably cold. Boilers need to be filled. Wood still needs to be split. Calves need extra care. Things freeze. Milking needs to be done. Animals cared for. There's a ton of broken equipment and so many things that need attention. We've had more discussions in the ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness, Day #17 When Gratitude Finds You
When Gratitude finds you. I have been intentionally looking all month. Each moment. But this time I wasn't. Each morning I wake. I struggle. I dig deep to Praise God. I dig deep to get up. Set my heart to gratitude. Intentional. Purposeful. Gratitude in Grief. Seeking joy. Knowing that God will meet me there. This time when I woke, I had a peace. When gratitude finds you. I wasn't searching. I woke with that deep, inner joy that has been missing for years. It was earlier than usual. I got up to get my coffee. I took out that Ancient Word and nourished this thirsty ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness, Day #16 Different Expectations
In my mind my house is clean and all loose ends tied up. Different expectations. But that is rarely the way. Most of our life is hopping in on the ever loving conveyor belt we call life. It's like a perpetual game of jump rope and you need to learn how to jump in on double dutch. Sometimes its too much and the crazy overwhelms me. But mostly it just is. There's a mess. Paint cans and scrapers from 2 projects happening when the college girl, now nurse gets a free moment. There's jackets, shoes, hats and boots littering the entry way. Because people live here. I scroll through ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness, Day#15 Quiet Time
Quiet Time. It is warmer today; above freezing. The wind is blowing out of the South. My wind chimes, remind me of years gone by. Their sound evoking memories of my parents home. This quiet. What a gift. I am not so far removed from the chaotic mornings of getting ready for work. A season. Getting 3 kids prepared for daycare or school. Lunches. Diaper bags. Snow bags. Back packs. Breakfast. Snacks. My quiet time. Devotions with the kids. Preparation for dinner. All before 6:30 am. Farm chores and details. So. Much. This quiet time is a gift; A season. One I do not ... View Post
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