A year and a half of news - how could I go so long without sharing my thoughts. Says a lot about my state of mind. Much loss, too much heart break, in my life in that year and a half. How do people worm their way into your life and then just pull out - no goodbyes, no hugs, nothing - just gone.
In August of last year my brother-in-law did just that! He was my friend and he died without even a good bye. In October a dear friend of many years lay dead at her computer while we waited on her at the Tea House. Just gone - no goodbyes, no "Love you", nothing. November brought the deadly stroke that started the illnesses that took my Father in January. Then another friend in June. In July Mother had two major blockages repaired and I am convinced they were from a broken heart. It is so hard when nothing brings joy to the broken hearted - the ones you love.
Some days my heart hurts with the missing of these family and friends and some days I laugh with joy at my memories. That is the way I want to be remembered - with joy and laughter!
Then a miracle was born in June and my heart starting melting and came out of shock. God knows our needs better than we do and he knows what we are going through every day. My fourth granddaughter was born bringing much joy and happiness. The birth of this child reminded me that life will go on - we have no control over God's plans for each and every one of us.
Now on to the present and the future with joy in our hearts!
About my little farm - out of 34 yard birds, I have 10 left (9 hens and 1 rooster). I am on the verge of transferring them to my daughter's farm as they have become very demanding and hard to handle. The coyotes and hawks have killed off most of my feathered friends and the snakes (removed two in one day from the laying box) and opossums (we trapped 6 in one week) are getting more eggs than I am getting. I think next Spring I will start over with a new batch and see how I manage. With no food here, maybe the varmints will move on to greener pastures. I have acquired a beautiful Land Shun that will be hard to part with.
It has been a hot summer here in central Georgia. One of the wettest springs that I can remember, but when the rain left it left for weeks. Even my rosemary dried on its own. The hibiscus is droopy and woody and the blooms have fallen off without opening. What the weather hasn't killed, the chickens have and they have enjoyed a wonderful crop of tomatoes while I had none!
Thanks for visiting and remember to Keep Smiling!
Belle
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