After the storm...

Written by Sue, Tuesday, July 3, 2012                         Hot! Hot! and very hot! temps. 100

Sunday afternoon, lots of wind, hail, and rain,  we are truly thankful that we, our animal friends, and home  are safe.

 Poor Hibiscus, I hope she makes it...

 However, some of our trees and landscape didn't survive, we lost 5 of our Bradford pear trees..

 surveying the damage....

The sheep waiting to go out to pasture, and so glad the storm is over,of course there has to always be one who is out. Truth is Tulip is waiting for her bottle.

 Lucy going with me to survey the damage, here she is taking the time to let the horses know who is boss. Rainy just looks at her and goes back to eating.

Bradford pears are known for splitting...

Mr P., a neighbor, and I got busy cleaning, they cut and moved the trees

 "Thanks hon, can't stop now, I will take it on the run". Dh takes every thing in stride and  always has  a smile. I am blessed beyond words.

And away we go...

My job was to pick up debris, rake, and try to get the flower beds back to normal

 She survived!! a little battle worn, but still glowing!

 I think I did  a pretty good job, Don't you? ~grinning~

Psalms 30:5~......Weeping may endure for the night, but Joy comes in the morning.  I took this photo this morning,  I also think Mr. P did a fantastic job, we have a few more days of work, and hopefully some normalcy will resume. Hmmm! what is that?

Storms of life will always come our way, our problems here at the farm are so minute compared to what so many are facing,but one thing for sure, Our God is always so faithful.Deuteronomy 7:9~Know therefore that the Lord thy God, He is God which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generation; Whatever you are facing please know that God loves you, cares for you and He is faithful, Always!!

Wishing you a most blessed and happy July 4th,celebration!

Blessings,

Sue

~A conversation with a lady~

Written by Sue, Tuesday, May,15, 2012      Sunny,with thunderstorms in the afternoon, 80's temps.
While I was picking my English Peas yesterday I asked this lady if she had a nice Mother's Day with her family, as I know all of you did too! After a few niceties, I thanked her for all of her hard work in keeping the garden free of bad bugs, I also wanted to know if she knew who was pecking my strawberries, as most of her days are spent in the garden?

After a little fluttering, and hem hawing

 she said she didn't want to be a tattle tale, so she  took me over to one of the plants and showed me this,

 and without another word  she flew so elegantly away, but not before thanking me for allowing her to over winter in our attic,and for not using pesticides in our garden.

AH! HA! here is the culprit... Don't put on that innocent act with me, fella! I am on to you.

and do you think he would peck the small ones, oh know he likes the big juicy ones...

Oh well, just another day on the farm, truth is there is such an abundance of strawberries this year, so I don't mind sharing, I just don't want him to make a habit of this. ~smile~..
This is what I gathered yesterday from the garden.

I am happy to say, these yielded 8 canned pints of peas,  8 bags of strawberries in the freezer, and 5 pints of strawberry jam,. Did I mention that I was tired last night? LOL

"Savor" and enjoy your day.

Sue

Proverbs 22:9~ A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.