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10 Birthdays Without You

3 Sep

When we celebrated his 17th birthday, we had no idea it was his last. Who thinks of those things as you enter your Senior year of High School? We were all busy living life and enjoying the moments. Until we weren't.  Until on a beautiful summer's night, our son never made it home.  And all the living and life stopped as I once knew it. All the things I thought I knew, changed, in a moment. Here we are 9 years later. Celebrating the 10th birthday without our son. 10 birthdays have come and gone. I dread the day when there will be more birthdays without him, than with him. This ... View Post

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death of a child, faith, farm family, Farm life, hope, life after the death of a child, loss of a child

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

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30 Days of Thankfulness, Day #2

2 Nov

What keeps us practicing a habit? What motivates us? How do we establish a routine, a task, a habit and stick with it? Gratitude.  A habit I have practiced for more than 10 years. Naming. Intentionally. Giving praise. Even in the hard. Even through the ache. Recording. Seeking and searching. Yet somehow, this year, I have found myself more unsettled and frustrated. . . Until I realized I have forsaken a habit.  I have neglected the intentional practice of naming my praises and Thankfulness. It may sound trite or insignificant. Yet, there is great wisdom in this ... View Post

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choosing joy, death of a child, fall, fall in Vermont, farm family, God's faithfulness, gratitude, thankfulness, Thanks Living

It’s Time

26 Aug

There is much going on here. Wedding planning, haying, farming, a parlor and music room renovation. There is stuff everywhere- on the front porch, in the living room, and in the hallway. Change. The rooms have needed work for years. Neglected in the stream of life. But now. It's time. The rooms have been emptied and the wallpaper taken down. And in the corner have sat Elijah's drums. They have gathered dust and been pushed to the corner. They have become a catchall for random items. They have sat. Unused. Neglected. It's been 8 years since they have been played by their ... View Post

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death of a child, drums, Farm life, Farm living, farmhouse devotions, grief, loss of a child, my sons belongings

It’s Been Another Year

5 Dec

It's been another year. I can't believe it. 8 years.  Where has the time gone? I saw a purple Nutcracker in the store the other day. I laughed. I would have bought it for you. You would have loved it. I can hear your laughter; even now. You made Christmas so magical mom.  I've sat many nights in my parlor remembering our Christmas's on Putnam Street and then in your log cabin. Our tree resembles nothing of those tinsel, garland covered giants growing up. I loved coming downstairs and smelling the piney scent. I loved the stillness and glow of the colored lights. I will ... View Post

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Advent, choosing joy, death of a child, Farm life, farmhouse Christmas, farmhouse devotions, farming family, grief during the Holidays, hope

Thankful Journal, 30 Days of Thankfulness, Day 18

18 Nov

On a whim, I sign up for an on line study. 1,000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp.  A thankful journal. This was a few weeks ago. I have read the book and began counting my way to 1,000 - years ago. I start the study. It takes me most of the day to listen to the teaching. Most of it I have heard, or read. I find it refreshing.  Naming the gifts we are thankful for. For 7 years I have recorded those gifts through the month of November, right here on this blog.  Tonight. I wonder. When did I begin this naming journey?  For a few moments I wonder. I head to the shelf for my 1,000 Gifts ... View Post

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