Expect the Unexpected. That moment when air seems to be lacking. Breathing is a chore. Hot, molten tears press hard. Chaos great. Those moments. The unexpected. I try to reach out. I cry out to God. How did we get here? How? I try to focus on a breath. My chest heavy with grief, too much going on. I don't know how to sort it all out. Sometimes there seems to be no right answer. My heart is weighed down with the things of this earth. We can let life just pile on the pressure if we're not careful. The unexpected. Deadlines, kids, marriage, bills, haying, chores, heat; ... View Post
What I Didn’t Know -Life
There are times in life when it's so good you don't know how good it is because you're so busy living it. I have had a few times like that in my life. One time was with Neighbors that were so. much. fun. I didn't know how wonderful it was because we were just doing life; together. My first glimpse of my neighbor was an early school morning when the bus came. We both came outside with steaming mugs of coffee, we waved and something instantly bonded us. Guitar hero play offs, singing kareoke (is that a redundant term?) and so many other things. 2 beautiful daughters and a smart, ... View Post
Breakdowns!
So many breakdowns! It seems like every time I turn around there is something broken, something not working, something in need of repair. It can get downright discouraging. My farmer and coffee buddy have the skills to fix almost all of these repairs. They're amazing. It's fascinating to sit and watch them. They talk back and forth. An idea. A thought. An angle. Always coming to a conclusion to solve the problem. I am in awe of this ability. It is almost holy. The ability to figure out how things work. How was it built? Often their limitations rest not in solving the problem, ... View Post
A Visit From Your Son’s Friend
When your son's friend stops over for a visit, it may leave you undone. It might also make your heart swell with remembering. The Thursday before Mother's Day he comes to the door. I didn't know he was in town and he stopped over. My mama's heart weeps. I weep that both his mama and our oldest farm boy call heaven their home. Both missed so deeply. Both gone way too soon. There was much for them both to do and say. Now. They know what we only see dimly. I Corinthians 13:12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I ... View Post
Chick, Chick, Here
Chick, Chick here! Chick, Chick there!! There are chicks everywhere! We ordered chicks in our usual way and received a surprise when they were delivered!!!! Not only did we receive our box! But someone else's from Wasilla Alaska!!! I was so confused and overwhelmed at first! There were 3 of us trying to divide up the chicks! We couldn't tell them apart! There were SO MANY! Finally hours later when it dawned on me that we have WAY TOO MANY CHICKS! I noticed on the inside label that my name was NOT on that box! So, the short of it is that we have SO MANY ... View Post
It Snowed. . . Again
It snowed. . .Again. Big fluffy flakes that stuck to the ground. The problem is, is it's April. The end of April-not the beginning. I'd prefer sunshine and warmth. I long to see Spring flowers and buds on the trees. This weather is down right frustrating. Yet no matter where I turn it's beautiful. A clean, white covering. This kind of snow is different. It doesn't last long. Birds carry on their chatter as if to protest the event. Water drips from everywhere. It's too warm to make icicles. I marvel at it all. A fresh new start. No foot prints. . . yet. Clean. Our lives ... View Post
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