Autumn Stroll - Walk with Me

Come along on our nightly stroll.

Just a few of our resident turkey flock, which consists of several dozen.

Deer tracks.

Our round pen, which houses summer memories.

The color is coming.

One of our tiny cabins...the Trapper.

The perfect place to read, meditate or pray.

 Our trails.

Coming off our trail system.

Compliments of our trail cam...a doe.

And those lean bucks who are chasing her down, also compliments of our trail cam.

Miss Sookie says hello...

The woods in all His glory.

We love being stewards of God's land, while we are on this awesome earth.

Until tomorrow, God willing...

Wordless Wednesday - Goodnight Barn

Until tomorrow, God willing.

Two Years Ago...Dreams Do Come True

"It is not on any map. True places never are."

Herman Melville ~ Mody Dick







Imagine...



If you could wake up tomorrow and not have to answer to anyone.



Except Mother Nature.







Enjoy a pot of coffee over an open fire.







Raise your own beef.







Enjoy fresh milk each day from your favorite milk goat.







Slow cook that tender roast ~ enough for company too.







An alarm clock, not that you would need one...and an egg a day.







Life simply. Outhouse simply.







Build your own furniture, from your own trees.







You can.



I can.



Start with a teeny tiny idea.



Write it down.



Make it yours.







Focus on that plan.



Make it your plan.



Your desire.



Your dream.



Follow that dream.



And remember, "less is more".







"The longings of your heart are not incidental, they are critical messages. The desires of your heart are not to be ignored, they are to be consulted. As the wind turns the weather vane, so God uses your passions to turn your life. God is too gracious to ask you to do something you hate."

Max Lucado ~ Just like Jesus

Until tomorrow ~ one day closer to my plan ~ God willing (and smiling),

Woodswoman

SIDEBAR:  This Blog was originally published on 3/24/09...almost two years ago...

and now I am "livin' the dream" with 1/3 Living.  Start now folks ~ make your plan. 

It WILL come true! 

Our Dogs Our Life

Every sled dog kennel is different.

But, ironically, the dogs usually match the personality of the owner.

And pick up on the pace of the place.

We've worked real hard over the years to have a quiet, easy going kennel.

One where quiet and consideration of others is key.

Because, after all, they aren't the only rodeo in town. 

We have other farm animals who need their peace and quiet too.

But once in a while, we get one that breaks the mold.

And is so happy to be here, they can't keep their feet on the ground.

The others watch, as if seeing a shadow of their former image.

Of days gone by.

Until tomorrow, always God willing...

3 in 30

It's true.

I've only left the long driveway that connects the outside world
to our 40 acres a total of 3 times in 30 days. 

Upon coming home from my last day at the office on 12/29/10,
I've found little reason to leave since my retirement. 

But 3 times, I was drawn away from home.

1.  To get our new dog, Rory.

2. To head to the Kalkaska Winterfest sled dog race as a spectator.

(To see old friends, such as Taylor Brehmer from Abrams, WI, along with new friends.)

3. To do a load (1) of laundry. (One is enough when you don't go anywhere.)

 

What...you say?

That sounds like drudgery, looking out your Wee House door, day after day.

 

The truth is...I've never experienced more freedom in my entire life.

I am directed daily by Him. 

And He provides for me. 

For us.

Sure, we work harder than ever.  But it's wonderful feeling grounded to the earth. 

So grounded, I'm beginning to walk like a farmer. 

So close to the earth, I hate to lift my feet.

Will I always stick close?

Perhaps. 

My bliss is home. 

No reason to leave.

I have a heavy dose of God's glory all around me.

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.

There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.

Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world."

(Psalm 19:1-4; Psalm 97:6)



Our Greatest Joy

We've been doing a lot of talking these last couple weeks. 

Russ and I.

And we've come to the conclusion we love seeing the joy on children's faces when learning.

Especially with the animals.

Children do not fear.

They listen intently to instruction.

Their glee is evident.

They are strong.

Sometimes stronger than adults.

And the animals respect them.

Adore them.

And their touch is gentle and kind.

Because of this, we are looking at changes in the way we do our business.

The business of providing bliss on the back of a dog sled.

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones.

For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in Heaven."

Matthew 18:10

Less is More ~ Tale of a 4-dog Team

It's true.

Four sled dogs could take you 'round the world.

And back.

You need leaders with brains and dedication.

Who love spending time with you.

Those who may be little, but oh-so-mighty.

And those who have the soul of a sled dog.

We are blessed to have 5 such 4-dog teams.

It is purely our pleasure to care for them while on this earth.

Thank you Lord ~

Until tomorrow...God willing,