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Sometimes....but not for long !

9/9/2010

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There is some real satisfaction about raising your own food and knowing that it is home raised, home grown happy and healthy........sounds almost sureal, then I remember ploughing through frozen acres under trees hung with icicles, hunting down a big black angus cow that has just calved and doesn't want to be found, I remember a doe eyed ewe on a frosty February morning struggling to lamb and the struggles of a new born kid on a freezing March morning. Farming isn't always pretty, sometimes on a frozen Winter morning when the wind was blowing, all the water troughs were iced up, the gates were frozen shut and the branches on the trees were creaking under the weight of the  sparkling snow...I remembered with relish a nice warm office ....but not for long.  Sometimes when the rain is coming down in torrents, the pond is threatening to break its banks, we are ploughing through mud and I'm cold wet and look like something the cat brought in ....I remember a time when I was never dirty...but not for long when I look around at the beauty after a rainstorm, see the rainbow or the sunrise and sunset, it is all worth it. At this time, when we are at a crossroads with the farm, I have spent some time thinking, spent time with the goats, each clamouring for a moments attention and with the sheep searching for peanuts and all so trusting. We are going to miss them but its time to look ahead and get Greg well again, its tough for all the people who know him to see him struggling, it's especially tough for me because I know how badly he is hurting and how hard he is trying to keep going.  Thank you all who have contacted us to ask how he is and offer help, look forward to seeing you at the Open Day on October 2nd. it will be a great day, Greg sees the specialist on October 5th so we will have a better idea of where we are going then. I will keep you up to date. Right now, life continues as normal, it's daybreak, the cattle are stirring in the field, the roosters are crowing and everyone wants their breakfasts. Time to clock on...sometimes I feel sorry for myself....BUT NOT VERY OFTEN !!!!   Time to go, I'm tearing up. Love you all. M

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David Hunt
9/9/2010 11:25:48 am

Maureen and Greg

We are looking forward to the 2nd, but sure we will see you before then. Save some work for us.

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Kim
9/10/2010 04:22:42 am

We don't have nearly as large of a spread as you guys do, but I hear you, ALL of it. It's a hard life, but an extremely satisfying one. I wouldn't trade it for the world. Not a chance.

I do feel for Greg, and YOU! My hubby, as you know, has so much trouble with his back, and is limited on what he can do, but what he MUST do, he truges on. When I was so ill a few years ago, I had to give up everything, because *I* couldn't even get out of bed. But, here I am, now, bouncing back, though I have to take care not to over do it, before I am ready to handle more.

The kids and I will come see you at the farm on during your festival. Especially if there's a fiber event in the area, too. Being the spinner and knitter that I am, how can I resist that? Two wonderful farm based events, in one area, the same day? Oh, goodie! Will be a sabbath day for us, so won't be buying anything, but we'll enjoy the company, good times, and the ponies!

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