I think that the spirit of old T bone visited his stall in the big cedar barn today. I feel sure that the loveable grumpy bay gelding came back from his sanctuary in horse Heaven to tell Chelsey the little grey mare that she is in a good, safe place and that no harm would come to her, love will surround her and the grass is sweet and green on Gentle Giant Meadows Ranch. For the past few days, Chelsey has resembled a little displaced toddler having temper tantrums, stamping her feet and letting the world know that she was having adjustment issues ( to put it mildly…smile). This morning, her mom came, took her for a gentle stroll down the farm road in the Spring sunshine and this evening, the little grey mare with a lot of attitude appeared to have accepted the ranch as her new home….The barn no longer resonated with her anxious calls, just the quiet lowing of grass sleepy cows, the sound of resting horses shifting weight in their warm dry stalls and momma sheep calling for lost and found lambs. I’m sure that Old T Bone visited today…thank you old friend.
Today Greg and Jim progressed from fence building and renovation to pruning and chopping down some of the huge cedar trees surrounding our pastures. As the colossal grey/ black storm clouds passed all around the ranch, the sun shone and a brisk wind curled Old Glory and the Union Jack around the flagpole. On the farm road, Greg and his young helper trimmed overgrown branches and cleared aged rotten growth from the fence line.
When the ranch chores were done, the last stall swept and the last water bucket filled, my little farm friend arrived in his plaid shirt, denim “bibs” and rubber boots to “help”. This little three year old knows my routine, he anticipates my activities and he has a running commentary as he refills the already full water buckets to overflowing. I have “help” with my wheelbarrow and woe betide me if the little guy doesn’t get to help me put my tools away.
We have a good life, many blessings, a wonderful family and many special friends. As I write, two very special people in our lives are battling serious health conditions and we ask for thoughts and prayers to give them the strength to fight. Take care, keep safe. M
Today Greg and Jim progressed from fence building and renovation to pruning and chopping down some of the huge cedar trees surrounding our pastures. As the colossal grey/ black storm clouds passed all around the ranch, the sun shone and a brisk wind curled Old Glory and the Union Jack around the flagpole. On the farm road, Greg and his young helper trimmed overgrown branches and cleared aged rotten growth from the fence line.
When the ranch chores were done, the last stall swept and the last water bucket filled, my little farm friend arrived in his plaid shirt, denim “bibs” and rubber boots to “help”. This little three year old knows my routine, he anticipates my activities and he has a running commentary as he refills the already full water buckets to overflowing. I have “help” with my wheelbarrow and woe betide me if the little guy doesn’t get to help me put my tools away.
We have a good life, many blessings, a wonderful family and many special friends. As I write, two very special people in our lives are battling serious health conditions and we ask for thoughts and prayers to give them the strength to fight. Take care, keep safe. M
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