The sun shines. The temperatures are warm. We had a late snow storm in May. But now; it's Summer in all its glory. With the warmer weather the haying Season began for the Davis Farm. The farm boy took the reigns and haying was completed in two days. There wasn't much for grass. Low inputs to the fields and a cold Spring provided a low yield. The days dawned clear and warm. Perfect weather for haying. All hands were on deck. There was a flurry of activity at the last minute With the work comes preparation of food. Long days require nourishment. Breakfast is usually quick and ... View Post
It Is Well With Me. . . .Because Of Him
It's been a year. A year since we were outside harvesting the sunshine for winter. Working together. Spurred on by the holy spirit I went to the barn. 2 kids off at camp. The other 2, with friends. So I went to the barn. To be with my son and my farmer. I wrapped bales. I slowed the process. I wrote on bales. Messages for the dark of winter. I wrote on one bale in particular; which we found months later. When the battle of cancer versus chemo and radiation was waging. I didn't know, ... View Post
We Live On A Dairy Farm, And I Have No Milk For My Coffee
Once again, there is no milk for my coffee. This is a conundrum I run into quite often. The irony is, we own a dairy farm. . Elijah could consume a half gallon at a time. His brother is now not quite far behind. . . I would find myself standing in the kitchen with a cup of coffee, needing milk. . . He would complain; but Elijah would make a special trip down from the barn.. Secretly he knew he would benefit from the milk too. So this morning I find myself without milk. And I improvise with whipped cream. It's not the ... View Post
