I’m a worker bee. Give me a goal and I’m off to the races! 2022 has been no exception; I have been intensely focused on the expansion of our farm. It’s been hard physically and (arguably) harder mentally – I’ve never been more aware of the things I don’t know and need to learn. And while I love the challenge of big projects and hard work, I also know I’ve been ignoring the telltale signs of exhaustion and burnout. (Despite creating even more work for myself, ha!) Life has a way of knocking you back a few notches and forcing you to slow down and change course for awhile. A few of my kids got sick. One son starting exhibiting some troubling health issues. We received the news that a dear family friend passed away in an accident.
This week jolted me back to my first vocation and my eyes back on my family. I’m now focused on getting them all healthy and holding them tight. I’m intentionally planning and creating a few frugal summertime adventures. Work will always be there, especially on a farm, but these people right in front of me are really the most important. The food forest can wait.
A few other highlights from the week:
I made a few sourdough loaves. I definitely need a sharper knife for my crust design, but getting closer on “the perfect” loaf.
Lots of new wildflowers! They are so unique and beautiful.
Our two lady pigs, Phyllis and Fiona, are three weeks away from their Processing Day. We have enjoyed them so much and will miss them. Bittersweet.
More progress on the scrap quilt. It’s turning out to be a little narrower than twin-sized and I’m more than halfway there.
I love your quilt! And will say a prayer for your family’s return to good health. I so enjoy your farm projects and have now read alot of the books you recommend, as we are following a similar plan for our land.
Sending you love and prayers to wrap around you. I hope your son is doing well and my heart to you with the passing of the world. We are kindred spirits; I am head down pushing through until life snaps me back into focus most days. Grateful always for your friendship and to read about your life – gives me comfort in mine.
Beautiful pictures
Those tiny purple flowers are beautiful. Wow!
And your quilt always makes me want to make one! It’s so inspiring.