From Milk and Honey Farm in Winter

This is funny. When I came down stairs this morning, Bob looked at me and said,”It warmed up”. It is minus twenty below zero.”

This is not funny. Our windchill report is minus 40 degrees below. Flesh can freeze when it is this cold.  I have been sick for over a week, the well is frozen in the barn, and Bob has to haul water from the basement for the animals.

Out by the barn, the big dogs are rolling in the snow. I think this is why they are called “GREAT” Pyrenees.  Nothing much seems to bother them.  I am feeling small and thankful.  The old farm house is warm, and the coffee is good. Chicken soup is simmering on the stove.   I am wearing long johns under the flannel nightgown and heavy robe. I continue resting, wrapped up in a sheep wool comforter.

It is harsh, but it will get better.  The  well will get fixed, and I will heal.  It seems that the Lord is telling me to “Let what you see, point you to the need, and cause you to pray for others.”  Today, I will pray for the homeless.

 

January 6, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

God

God is not politically correct.

December 31, 2013 · Sarah · No Comments
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Christmas company

My Christmas company, sons, daughters in law, Grandsons, and Granddaughters, have left the house. They are driving home today.

The house is a wreck, the refrig is full of leftovers. Bob is asleep in his chair. I am tired,very,very tired.  There is laundry  to do and the floors need to be scrubbed.

I could clean, do laundry and clear out the refrigerator. However, that is just not reasonable. I am not required to be
“Super Mom”! What I am going to do is to heat up left over turkey soup for dinner, gather up my poddle and go take a NAP. I deserve it, I earned it, and  it is MINE. No stress over the mess is my motto!

December 28, 2013 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: News

Garden 2014

On my Facebook, today, is a list of 100 seed companies that grow Heirloom, non GMO, and organic seeds.  It is worth checking into and a great resource of information.  I plant heirloom, non GMO, and organic seeds in my garden. It is important for my heath and the health of my family, and for my children’s children.  My plan is to leave a heritage of LIFE.

December 26, 2013 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Minus Twenty

December 24, 2013 · Bob · No Comments
Posted in: News

Happy! Happy! Happy!

My family is driving in tomorrow from Indiana and Texas!  Welcome to winter in Minnesota. Smiling now!

December 22, 2013 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Good

It is good to stand up for what you believe in. Good for you, Phil Robinson! I am with you.

December 20, 2013 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Fun

It is fun to give Christmas gifts to people who are not expecting them.

December 20, 2013 · Sarah · No Comments
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Bread Bake

There is a massive “Bread Bake” going on in my kitchen.  With all  my family coming for Christmas, there will be a lot of sandwiches for “hurry up” lunches. It is good to be prepared. ( Their favorites is  turkey and cheese with Bob’s secret sauce on the Panini grill)

December 14, 2013 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: Kitchen

John’s Mincemeat Pie

I baked a Mincemeat pie for my son, John. He is the only one who really likes mincemeat. The pie will live in the freezer until John and his family arrive for Christmas. When I see the whites of his eyes, the pie will come out of the freezer and be put by his place at the table. It is his special pie because he is special!

December 6, 2013 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen