It sure will be nice when we can finally put the heavy coats, boots and gloves away for the season! But for now, they are getting quite a bit of use. Although we escaped the "Big Blizzard", we still have to contend with the cold that is sweeping in in it's aftermath. All the animals are tucked in the barn, munching hay. Even the old gelding is staying warm in his weathered blanket. We have a heat lamp set up for a gilt that is soon to farrow. I hope that she waits until it warms up a bit! Keeping those little pigs warm and out from under their momma can sure be a challenge.
But - we are looking forward to this weekend. A warmup is on the way. A good excuse to saddle up one of the horses and head to the woods. Getting away from all the noise and clutter of life, heading to the woods is a welcome relief from it all. Just a gentle whisper in the pines brings quiet relaxation and meditation. I can tell when the horse is enjoying it too when he settles back and rests a hind leg, dropping his head and enjoying a quick snooze as a small beam of sunlight filters through a break in the trees. Just having this opportunity to take in all of God's creation in its ultimate beauty - makes all of the work that it takes to maintain this beauty - worth it all.
Now that the calendar has turned a page and moved into February, our spirits are lifted a bit to see that spring is just a little bit closer. We make plans as to what will be planted where, what tractor needs an oil change, which cows will be calving and so on. We'll soon see the earth crawl out from under its blanket of snow and begin to show signs of life. A blessed reminder of how each one of us can start each new day afresh, given a new opportunity to bask in the love of God and take in all of the beauty that surrounds us.
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