Trials will come. We are reminded this through scripture. No one looks forward to them. We don't necessarily invite trials, although sometimes our actions opens that door. But when trials do come, it is easier when family and friends step up to pitch in where they can. And for that, I am truly grateful. Farm life is daily. Its not like we can take a week end and leave it all unattended. And normally this would not be an issue, as I don't want to go any where lol. While there are chores that may wait, there are many which will not. Feeding and watering the animals is a non negotiable. They count on us, so when Elmer is scheduled for 10 days of radiation, 2 hours away, what do you do? The first few days we drove 2 hours for the 30 minute treatment and 2 hours home, in heavy fog, rain and darkness. None of those are fun to drive in. This drive has been difficult for him and stressful for me, so family and friends gather the means to rent us a small car to save fuel and let's admit, parking a 350 dually in a city size parking spot is a challenge. They also rallied up and rented us a motel for the remainder of Elmers treatments so we don't have to drive back and forth. But what about the farm? Yah, I asked that too. My daughter and her family will keep things in order here. And I have vowed not to worry about a thing. Sometimes we just have to leave the farm, but having family and friends who love us and want to help sure makes that easier.
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AuthorMy husband and I would go on a country drive any chance we got. Driving the back roads, looking at the farms and dream. My favorite places to see were the old abandoned farm houses. I would take pictures and wonder who built it, who grew up there and what was life like. Owning land, let alone land with a house on it, seemed unreachable. Moving to Texas we could finally realize our dream. We came with 6 kids, adopted 2 more and now we have none. So Our solo farm adventure begins...Cathy Archives
April 2024
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