On The Road Again

It's hard to believe I can go weeks without leaving our "40".

FYI...piggies arrive on 7/5.

But then summer arrives, and I'm on the go.

From farm lands.

To the glorious lakes of my youth.

Yesterday I headed down to 

Loafer's Glory.

Click above to see an awesome place!

My mother, her friend, and I had a delicious lunch in their Tea Room.  

After lunch, I headed back north to Amish country, 

while my Mother and her friend zoomed off in a red convertible, heading south.  

I shook my head with a smile...watching these "young girls" have fun.

More news...

Later this week, we will be experiencing the best of both worlds.

Our boy, Raz, will be additionally trained for driving in harness.

A wonderful Amish man will be coming to our place, to work Raz.

(And I get to drive him to and fro from his farm... in our truck!  

Oh, what a wonderful time it will be!)

Party's over, Raz...

Soon, you'll be just like the big boys!

Until next time, dear friends.  God willing.

Sherry

P.S.  I left my Nikon D80 camera out in the rain.  Yes, hard to believe...but I left it hanging by the outhouse door, and we had a storm shortly thereafter.  And yes, it's toast...  I'm going to try one more thing.  Put it in a bag with rice.  Keep your finger's crossed for me.  Thank you.

Wordless Wednesday - Amish Horse Power

Be Still and Know...

I haven't quite been able to put my finger on it.

The fact that I feel so...unproductive.

Perhaps it's because I follow so many amazing Blogs, where folks are doing so much.

Canning and such...

Baking goodies which we find on our "40"...

Or folks who travel across country on horses, and Bella the dog.
For the last 18 months.
Richard and Jeannette from Hearts Up Ranch.

And so much more...

But now, I think I know.  

This "abiding in Christ" business is hard work,
especially if you are trying to overcome a life of busy, never ceasing tasks.

And I see I'm not the only one doing it...abiding.

While reading my prayer partner Terri's Blog, from Our Crazy Farm,
my mind immediately pictured our horse, Raz.

Raz is 1/2 Mustang and 1/2 Thoroughbred.
Born on our friend's farm. 

Who came to us years ago,
untrained and young,
who has become a treasured team mate on our farm.
Both in the saddle and in harness.

He's big...

And he's a gentle soul, guided daily by another gentle soul.

He abides. 

He's totally "in the moment".

He listens to commands.

Gee.  Haw.  Back...back...back.  Over.  Ahead.  On bye.

 He is obedient and faithful.  Trusting in his master. 

Trusting his master will never ask more than what he is capable.

And teach him with baby steps.  Slow and easy.

Where some of us, me included, are on the run.
We think our way is the best way, the only way, and scurry about,
trying to make things right. 

On our own.

It's truly time to slow down.

Exhale.

And, as they say in the horse world, lick and chew, which means you are totally relaxed.

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
   I will be exalted among the nations,
   I will be exalted in the earth.” 

Psalm 46:10

Until tomorrow, abiding, God willing.

Wordless Wednesday - Sharing my favorite video

You will need to turn off the soothing music on Playlist before you begin watching.

 

Wes...a kindred spirit for certain.

Until tomorrow, God willing.

Farm Friends

It's so enjoyable to share what brings you joy.

Especially when friends are also experiencing that joy.

Parallel friends, such as Ellen, 

who owns and operates Bob, the Haflinger, 

on her beautiful Serendipity Ranch.

Until tomorrow, enjoying these special moments today, God willing.