Gone is the sunshine streaming through my window at 4:30 am beckoning me to the day. Darkness now permeates the waking hour. It is a welcome respite in many ways. I hunker down for a few extra minutes relishing the warmth under the covers. My farmer has been long gone to the barn. Rising early to milk the cows. I could stay here longer; but I don't. My feet hit the cold floor and I make my way to the kitchen. Hot coffee awaits; grateful for my farmer. I head to the Ancient Word. Moments of quiet and restoration. I begin to prepare for the day. These quiet moments nourish my ... 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
We Gathered Together, in this Old Farmhouse
We gathered. Together. Our family. Changed. In so many ways. The ebb and flow of life. It thrills. It hurts. We press on. Reaching for what is truth; for what is real. Searching for meaning. The loss of a child. The sequential order; interrupted. Life, defied. A gash, a hole, an emptiness. It can't be repaired. It can't be replaced. Yet, somehow a filling begins. Slowly. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with others. Grief is work. The Holy Spirit softly and quietly fills and soothes the ache. The roaring pain eased. It will surface again and again. But for a ... View Post
