The water pours in the end of the freestall barn. The beds are soaked. Not one cow will want those stalls. They will become like concrete. The fuel runs out in the tenants house. A mistake made. The feed is poor quality so the cows are dropping in milk. The bills remain the same. On top of that it snowed and the sun never showed it's face. Really there is no relief in sight; another storm predicted for this weekend. It's almost April. And I wonder why the farmer is depressed? I can feel it deep down. I am going to ... View Post
How To Find Peace In The Advent Season When Your Heart Is Breaking
What joy, what peace Has come to us What hope what help what love The day begins with a visit from a stranger; now friend. A shared bond of sons torn from us; so young. Our friendship solidified when my unsolicited membership to the world of grief began. Her visit helps in the steps to move forward in this journey. I hesitate to say heal. This gaping wound may fill in; but the scars will remain, changing our appearance for all time. We talk about hard things. We listen. She, further down the road on this journey. Still a mama with her flesh and bones ... View Post
