I am also working on training my German shepherd pup, now 1 year old. Whimsy is the best dog ever but don't tell my Labs Bea & Willow I said this.
How does this work differ from others of its genre ? Not sure this "work' falls into any "genre" but I guess spending time with one's flocks, herds, and grandchildren differs because I have a unique breed of sheep, geese, and of course my grandchildren are the best ! :)
Why do I create what I do ? I craft rugs from the wool of my sheep. I spin the wool of my sheep to weave into fabric, I craft Wee Little Sheep* from the wool of my sheep and gain inspiration from my sheep and my poultry flocks. I create because I cannot exist without creating. How can I not be inspired by what my husband & I have surrounded ourselves with here on Cedar Pond ? Sometimes my head fairly wants to burst with all the ideas I have but practical time & energy limit .
I have probably left out some of what I should have added to this post but I will now list 3 blogs I love ( not exclusive of many blogs I enjoy ! ).
Nib's End * is written by a writer. She is able to write succinctly and sometimes heart-wrenchingly in a way that brings to my heart & mind emotions oft buried but brought to the surface in tender and comforting ways.
Buttons Thoughts * is a blog written by a Canadian blogger. Boy, I find I do love so many blogs written by my Canadian friends. Buttons writes her thoughts on life as the hard working wife and soul mate of a Canadian farmer. She has a particularly sweet relationship with their cows, some she has knitted hats for !
Thistle Cove Farm * is written by Sandra Bennett. I read her blog many years ago when I did not know what blogs were. She has been an encouragement to me, a prayer warrior, an on-line pen-pal, and an inspiration . She was widowed more than a year ago and has written words of wisdom learned the hard way to share with women who find themselves without their life partner , shattered, and not knowing where to turn when their lives fall down around them. She also writes about farm life, community, travel,and so much more.
I have a feeling I am forgetting to add some things to this post but have a big day coming up later this morning and need to get some sleep. The temps are extremely high for our neck of the country , lots of watering to do of animals & gardens. Adventures with a granddaughter who is staying with us for another week, and simply keeping up with the work & pleasures of life here on Cedar Pond. Thank-you for indulging me in reading this post and I hope you'll check out the blogs mentioned, I don't think you'll be disappointed, and if you like what you read in these other blogs please leave them a comment ! Good night and good morning to you wherever you are in Blog Land.
9 comments:
Hi Kathy, I enjoyed reading about your busy summer days. So much fun to have your grandchildren visit with you. They are growing fast. I know Sandra, of course, but will visit the other two links you provided. Have a nice week.
What a lovely and interesting post about life there on Cedar Pond.
It's great you are able to have time spent with your granddaughters. What a peaceful place in the photo and the girls are lovely.
I think it is so amazing that you spin your own wool. I am in awe of your talents, and your wee little sheep creations are so adorable.
I have enjoyed Sandra's blog for awhile now. She has inspired me and encouraged me as we are both relatively new widows, learning to live our lives without our loves.
I'll check out the other two blogs you mentioned.
Have a wonderful summer ~ FlowerLady
Kathy, thank you for your mention of Thistle Cove Farm and me; I am humbled to be in such august company. Buttons, or Grace, has long been a favorite but Nib's End is new and I look forward to spending pleasurable time with her.
Dave would tell me, often, it was a danger to be so transparent but as Christians, is that not what we're called to be...transparent? Since his death, the struggle has been great and blogging about it has helped...me and others. A lot of time is spent answering private e-mails from women who need to know they aren't alone, what they're feeling isn't 'wrong'.
My love is travel is still strong and my next European trip is a virtual one, end of this week, while I plot and plan a real one.
Kathy, God bless you for your encouragement when, all those years ago, I might have stopped blogging. Even today, when I feel too weary to write Sabbath Keeping and am at the computer late on a Sunday night, I think of your note, encouraging me to continue to blog. Hopefully, Sabbath Keeping has helped some; I know it's helped me in being obedient to Christ's call.
Just this morning the phrase "intentional tourist" came to me as I considered being an alien in this land and life, this time and space. Life is difficult but being an "intentional tourist" helps keep it in perspective. I am spirit, inhabiting an earthly body that will, too soon, be gone so it behooves me, as an 'intentional tourist, to live intentionally.
God bless you for your continuing encouragement.
Being one of the middles in a family with six children, I sometimes felt lost in the crowd. In third grade someone whispered to me that I was Great Uncle Luther's favorite niece. As far as I knew, I had never been a favorite anything before. I won't ever forget how it made me feel. Now your kindly regard has made me feel the same way. Thank you, dear sister.
Oh Kathy there is nothing more important than time with family and blogs though I feel like most on the other end as my family I understand the importance of real family time. You are so blessed to have Grandchildren to share your lovely farm, your animals your talents and your love of life and faith. I am so happy I found you so many years ago my friend.
I want to thank you so much for including me in your blog mention I am humbled, I have been reading Sandra at Thistle Cove Farm and look forward to every post of this strong brave woman and love her encouraging words much like yours. (Family). I look forward to visiting Nib's End and meeting someone new.
Take care and enjoy your summer and all that it brings I do hope it cools down for you, we are having the opposite side of the weather her. ps love the wool.Thank you. HUGS B
You have much to fill your time with there, Kathy. I enjoyed seeing your photos. I'm sure it is wonderful fun to spend time with your granddaughters. They are growing up so quickly! Beautiful yarn!
Kathy, I just love Ella and Fella! Your life on the farm sounds so peaceful and satisfying. I know Sandra, but thank you for introducing me to the other two bloggers. So special you have time to spend with your grandchildren. Blessings to you today, Deborah
Hi Kathy. Wonderful post! You're an inspiration to me. Blessings,
d
I enjoyed reading your answers. Those questions were not easy, were they? You called your dog Whimsy and you want to train him? Are you looking for trouble?
Enjoy your summer with grandchildren and pets!
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