A new beginning. Another Bridal Shower. Such hope and sweetness on the horizon. The planning and fun of a party. Fellowship and food. Women gathering to bless each other. A warm, sunny afternoon. Leisurely strolls through the meadow. Deep breathes of fresh air and peace. But it's raining. I want it to be sunny. But it's not. I think we might have to be inside. But that's ok. We'll go with the flow. It's so much easier to yield to the circumstances. When we resist, there's strife. Isaiah 55:9 "As the heavens are higher than the ... View Post
I Chose An Evening Stroll. How Do You Choose?
It's getting late. Some days farm work feels like it will never end. The cows need more feed. There is not enough grass. It is so hard to stay optimistic. It's a nice night. It is just Ella and I. So we head up to the barn. We walk through the field. The field Elijah and I worked in. The field we wrapped and stacked bales. The memories are so vivid and real. Dobie comes with a load of manure for the pack barn. The rhythm of the day. The comradery of farming neighbors. We chat for a bit. The farmer smiles.Yes, ... View Post
It’s Only A Couch
We shop for a couch. I just about come unglued. There are so many choices. Don't let the fabric bother you, she says. You can have it in any fabric you want. Like the fabric becomes the end all? It's only a couch. Yet I am paralyzed. So many choices. It's only a couch. Maybe ours really isn't that bad, I start to think. The frame broke years ago. So there is a wee bit of a sag. Years ago, as well, the seams separated after the buttons popped off. Stuffing spills all over clothes and intertwines with your ... View Post
