Life on the farm is not easy. It’s far from the city. It’s far from most family members. Too much green everywhere you look. Too many bugs and critters and snakes. But you get used to it. Well, that’s what we hope of course. And when you do get used to it you’ll start seeing … Continue reading Unexpected visits from uninvited visitors
Genesis 1:29 Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you. Peppers. Pumpkins. Corn. Okra. Long beans. Mosterd spinach. Tomatoes. And some other veggies. This year, 2021, we planted … Continue reading 2021, a year of planting
Psalm 73:26 (NIV) My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Last week was a week where I thought I might as well give up. It was difficult and I cried my eyeballs off. But through all of that, I can still say that … Continue reading Highlights of last week
Life on a dairy farm is quite interesting. There are ups and downs. Every day is a challenge. Every day is a blessing. Some days are good, some are bad. But all are lessons. Lessons to do it better the next time. But there are always friendships. Interesting friendships. Sweet friendships. Crazy friendships. Sometimes you … Continue reading Farm adventures: friendships
Do you love the color white? Some people don’t, others do. White represents purity and innocence. A white cloth gets dirty so quickly. Or you see dirt or a spot on a white cloth immediately. Maybe that’s why I’m not really into white clothes? But what about white in your garden? A white flower among … Continue reading White beauty in the garden
If we are quiet and keep our eyes and hearts open we’ll see so many joyfull things amidst all the worries. Amidst all the business we find small things our kids do to tell us how much they mean to us. These are my favorite heart-warming moments: 1. She picks Grass flowers To put in … Continue reading Little gestures from the heart
Losing your Mom in the middle of big moments… Losing your Mom right before life-changing decisions… Losing your Mom one day before Mothers Day… To the one Mom without a Mom on this Mother’s Day, I want to say I’ve been there too. I know it’s difficult but please don’t be too hard on yourself. … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day ❤
We have a pet. No, not a dog. And no, not a cat. It’s a turtle. A turtle. The kid gave her the name Roosje.I think it was love at first sight. No, not for me. Unlike my kid, I am not an animal lover. She was asking for a pet for months. And the … Continue reading Roosje, the turtle
There is No Sand in Sandwich 😒 No Lady nor fingers in Ladyfingers 😏 No rabbit in White rabbit candy 😏 I don’t think there’s a piece of Mars in Marshmallow 👀 And why is there no popcorn in popcorn shrimp? 🤔 Just wondering about some food names. Continue reading Weird food names
This is my mama spider plant. Actually, there are two mamas in there. Most people have their spider plant in a flower pot. I just wanted something different so I have mine in an old tire. And I think it looks great too. But these mama plants have so many spiderettes. Honestly, I don’t know … Continue reading Spider plant
Rosella Hisbiscus flower. Pretty, right? Honestly, I never really wanted to plant this shrub. I mean, I knew it had some health benefits but I just wasn’t that interested in it. Untill I saw quite a lot of videos of people making jam with the Calix. Not that I love jam but I sure do … Continue reading Rosella Hisbiscus
The dairy farm through the eyes of a little princess… Always a big adventure even in a pretty white dress never a misadventure. Every day is another life experience something to cherish something that gives confidence. Every day is another opportunity to breathe in life… a chance to flourish a chance to be nice. The … Continue reading The dairy farm through the eyes of a princess
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