But now I'm just feeling grateful. Saturday the weather was still quite chilly, but nice enough for my big boy and I to actually talk a stroll around the farm while doing chores. Most of these winter days we have had to take a pickup, for heat and also to haul hay. That little walk with my kid and my critters was just what I needed.
As we stepped out the front door, the calves perked up, bawled at us and began to follow us along the fence.
The little black mare took a break from grazing and came over to the road to say hello and joined the parade along the road towards the barn. She thought I should definitely show off how hard she works to get good and dirty!
The alpacas met us at the gate and made a little marching formation, following behind us as we made our way up to their little barn and the feed room. This is Genesis making her, "feed me now!" face.
The chickens all swarmed around me, clucking contentedly and following behind as I went around straightening up their pen. Even though they had a fresh meal in their house! Happy little hens just hanging out to see what I was up to....
That was the moment. The moment I looked up and took my first deep breath in a week. The moment I realized everything really is going to be okay. Even on my weakest days I have these happy little children and happy little critters to help me "pull focus" and remind me what's important. I felt like all of them had been following me around the farm, just to say "Hey! Don't forget! Life is good!" Sometimes being followed is a good thing....
Bye for now,
PB
http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/barnhopimage.png
I'm always amazed how spending time outdoors with the critters can help put everything in perspective. I'm glad you got 'followed!' :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :)
Delete