Life on the “wanna-be” homestead has been a little quiet, I know.Ā We had to take a couple trips to Massachusetts, the second time for a grandson who had brain surgery to remove a tumor.Ā Thankfully it was benign, and the little guy is doing great!Ā And both times a lovely friend we made back at the campground offered up her bed and breakfast in the Boston area, for us to stay at. Ā ‘Margot’ made us feel so comfortable, despite her having such a tight schedule.Ā Leaving notes, being attentive to our every needā¦ she herself was aĀ ālove noteā from God to us.
We have also been finding some amazing deals on Craigslist – including an older, but pretty little travel trailer for future guests to stay in. (thank you dear Dawn and Phil!) Ā Also a bathtub, stove and sink for the āRed Shed.āĀ Iām looking forward to reporting when Vinny gets all these things installed.Ā Itās slow progress, but itās all in hope. Ā Hope keeps us going!
Speaking of hope, Iāve also been planning a garden, including a comprehensive database (thanks Jack for your help in this), of all the plants we intend to have someday and the pertinent data to make growing them more successful. I ordered most of the needed seeds from a great website,Ā MyPatriotSupply.com,Ā which has very good prices for organic, non-gmo, heirloom, and open-pollinated seed. Ā And finally, in the Red Shed I set up a small greenhouse with a grow light, etc. for starter plants.
When Discouragement Blows In
Rejoice in hope, remain patient in hard times, and continue steadfast in prayer …Ā Romans 12:12
But with all that being said, sometimes I do have a strong temptation to postpone the garden plans, and just expect to buy all our food again next year.Ā Which may happen.Ā There are no areas or plots prepared outside to plant in.Ā And we are currently buried deep under a blanket of snow from a bad “norāeasterner” that blew through the region like a freight train.
But just in case – I will at least continue to plan the garden and grow the starters. Ā I like to dream about a little “garden of eden” here, and maybe with every little step taken, the reality of it may happen in our lifetime. WhichĀ reminds me of a favorite quote that has sometimes been attributed to Martin Luther.Ā He was asked what he would do today, if he knew the end of the world was tomorrow.Ā His reply was …āIād plant a tree!” Ā
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Much love to you all.
Pamela
P.S. TheĀ friend I mentioned above, Jack Hesler, has also abandoned the old ways of gardening, AND the dead system of worshipping Jesus, and is, with his wife Karen, instead doing a “Back to Eden” style garden at their property in Washington State. Ā He has been a great encouragement these last several months – and I highly recommend his delightful blog, www.TheSonsAreFree.comĀ ! Ā (Why read vain crap and other things that drag you down, when you can read things like this?) :-)
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Thank you, Pam. It’s been a pleasure and real encouragement to talk about the things of the Lord with you – and gardening. I still shake my head and smile that it was you, nearly 3000 miles away, who told me about Paul Gautschi and the Back to Eden Garden film – when Paul lives less than 10 miles from here. If ever you and Vinny decide to come out for one of Paul’s summer garden tours, we’ll put you up here and show you the area – perhaps even a tour of a genuine geoduck farm on Sequim Bay. ;)
It is mutual, Jack! It IS amazing, and very much Dad. And thank you for the welcome ā we just might take you up on that someday!
And so ….. two oaks have been planted,joined together to bear much ,……… and there will be much fruit.
God bless you both. X