So much is going on and since several of you only know what's going on by reading my blog I thought I'd try to wrap some words around portions of it.
First of all, my Iowa journey was beyond words (especially mine) and I really hope you'll catch up with me there....you know who you are:) it truly was life changing and I want more than anything
I know my limited vocab couldn't possibly express this amazing journey to Iowa I'm on.
I have a thousand pics but you'll have to find em on fb, twitter or Instagram because I can't figure out an easy way to manage pics on my iPhone then easily get them to the iPad where I'm typing this blog in a special blog app...I do however know how to draw on
And here I am....once again at the farm where I spent as many summers as I did
at the stables....cherished memories I’d love to share with my boys. I
need video of my GrandDad and time is running out.
The
battery’s registering under 20%.
Space
on my wee iPhone memory is on warning mode.
Oh
boy!
sweet little old farmhouse looks a bit consumed by those bushes....I could help with that when I go back:)
I did manage to capture a
few videos so I hope you can find time to watch.
Excuse my....ummmm.....well
.....‘I just don’t know what the heck I’m doing’
behavior I seem to easily exhibit, I’m sure I’ll get better at this.
So much revelation was
flooding my heart during this trip and I thought I was articulating my process
quite well....that is until I see the videos for the first time since recording
them....oh boy!
What a blessed lady I’ve
been in my life to experience so many
cultures, worlds unbelievable adventures....one of which is having
spent my summers on this farm. Going back is so much more meaningful to me now
that I have kids of my own. I want them
to experience all the goodness that comes from learning hard work, safety,
peace on the farm, freedom and yes, as always, adventure starting with the
apple orchard and organic garden.
these unusually soft farm kitties have been following me all over today, which included a short nap in my rental car (them not me:)
Mom actually rented a moving truck to get this back to Texas. She has memories of riding in the back while the grain poured over her. Check back for the day 4 post to see the video of her telling the story
I don't remember ever seeing that ladder. When I talked to my mom she said because it was always behind the hay...we'd start piling it along that back wall. I would love to preserve this old barn & turn it into something unexpected...I have my ideas:)
GrandDad, as you’ll see
here, is a PRO! He’s a pro story teller who also exudes total freedom in speech
and worship, with or without a camera on him.
I look up to this remarkable man of faith and hope to share with my boys
some face to face memories they’ll never forget! And if they do I’ll just replay the
video. You see why I need to go back to
Iowa.....so many stories to be told, memories to be had, lessons to be
learned. I need about 73 more videos of
him.....get me back up there, is what I say.
I actually used to drive these big tractors...more for fun than anything:) I think I was 13 when I learned. I asked Mom how old she was and she said FIVE!!!! I hope I caught that story on video...you'll have to come back to Day 4 to see for yourself.
I bet I could re purpose this feeder...whatcha think? The colors are perfectly vintage....and check out my scarf...I coordinate with the farm feeders!
always a good day for a little silliness:)
don't take yourself too seriously, that's my lesson in this picture.
hope you enjoyed the pictures and maybe even made time to see some videos. I know it's a LOT for one post:) Hope it's not irritating.
One more thing before you go, assuming you're still here, have you thought about what Living Decorated means to you? I'd love to hear a bit about what makes you the special you God created so perfectly beautiful.
Ok so we're only on day 3 of
the 5 day adventure composition set in the rural mid-west (at least I think
Iowa is mid-west....I just wanted to use words other than corn, farm
& small town) you get the idea though because you, my friends, are smart
cookies (we balance each other quite well).
Oh boy, have I sure missed YOU!?! Life hasn’t slowed down & certainly if I’m
to once again Live Decorated I’ll have to make some serious adjustments....mainly
to FINALLY get moved out of this house.
Tomorrow will be ONE full week since Operation Adorable Small Town
MoveIn began.