Archive for October, 2011

Snow?

I heard a rumor that we may have a flake or two of the white stuff. That means that I move the potatoes from the porch into the root cellar, bake some more squash and freeze it, and finish up on the apple sauce project.   So much to do and so little time. Our garlic […]

October 18, 2011 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

House plants

All my house plants spent the summer outdoors. They enjoyed the sunshine and being watered with the garden hose.  Today, they were moved back inside. The plants are lined up on window sills and table tops.  I watered all of them and trimmed off dead leaves. The plants will brighten up the cold winter. My […]

October 17, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

I Am

“I am the Lord that healeth thee.”  Exodus 15:26

October 16, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

From My Window

From my window I an watching our huge male Great Pyrenees play with a small black kitten.  The game is called “Pounce and Bounce”. The kitten stalks the tail of the dog. The dog  gets up and moves a few feet away from the kitten.  The kitten creeps up on the tail of the dog.  […]

October 15, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs

Pumpkin Pies

Today is the official “pumpkin pie day”.  I will be bringing in the pumpkins from the cart, baking the pies, freezing the pies, and enjoying the pumpkin harvest. We like pumpkin pie, pumpkin custard, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin soup, and pumpkin cookies.  The huge pumpkins will welcome our guests by the back door.The tiny pumpkins will […]

October 13, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Christ For The Nations

Christ For The Nations Healing Conference in Dallas, Texas —- GREAT!!!  God is alive and well at CFNI!

October 10, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: News

Chickens

We say “good by” to the old chickens  tomorrow. They will be picked up by the “processing” lady and returned in packages to go in the freezer.  They have been good chickens.They have kept us in eggs for the last three years. That season will end tomorrow.  Their next  contribution  will be in the form […]

October 7, 2011 · Sarah · 2 Comments
Posted in: Herds and Flocks

Puppies

Jesse and her pups were moved out to the barn kennel last night.  They had managed to get out of the whelping box and were busy exploring the basement. Not good! There is an open sump pump in the basement that they could fall into.  There is laundry soap they could eat and lots of […]

October 6, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs

Never Forget

“The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. ” Psalm 29:11

October 5, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Shiloh

Shiloh, died peacefully on Oct. 1. She was ten years old.  Shiloh was the largest female Great Pyrenees we have ever had on the farm. She was kind, and easy going.  I will miss her gentleness. She is buried behind the green house, along with Honey Bear, Boomer, and Molly. We have enjoyed breeding Great […]

October 4, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs