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Whoa Nellie!

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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Hey Dirt Roaders!  How is everyone out there on the interwebs? I wanted to say a big “hello” to those that are stopping by from the article in the local paper.  We are so glad to have you here on the dirt road with us. Sue, that interviewed me, came and stayed a while and we just had a wonderful visit.  I love it when business turns into friendship.  Anyway…I would have posted a welcome sooner…but this week is trying to make me all kinds of cray cray…so I’m all about the “Whoa Nellie” this week.

My week started out wonderful.  Easter Sunday.  We went to Sunday morning service and then we had lunch/supper here with a whole bunch of our family.  It was the sweetest.  My favorite part of the whole day was when we all joined hands, in a big circle, and gave thanks for the meal.  I love those peaceful moments.  Those are not “Whoa Nellie” moments.

Monday was a good day for us.  We were all off of work and school. Tuesday was nerve wracking.  I had a doctor’s appointment…but everything turned out good and that was a relief.  (My road to recovery has been a slow one. I am thankful to be progressing though.) So that was a very BIG “Whoa Nellie” day.  I don’t know how you guys are…but I can have my teeth pulled…and no biggie.  Take me to the doctor’s office and I am a mess.  I start cracking jokes, because I am so nervous, and it just goes from there.  It’s like I have my own stand up routine.  What on the earth is wrong with me? Anyway, by the grace of God, we made it through that.  We even had a little time to go junking and to buy a yummy smelling candle.  Balance, I tell you. Balance.

So that brings us to yesterday. I’m just out here on the farm, minding my own biz…and a family member has a small (okay large) crisis…and I needed to be there.  It all happened very fast and was definitely a “Whoa Nellie” kind of day…all the way into the night. Things are good now though…and I now know why I came across the verse in Habakkuk, chapter 3, verse 19, yesterday morning.  It talks about the Lord being our strength and making us sure footed.  He really does that on those “Who Nellie” days.  Aren’t we glad?  Of course we are!  My Dirt Roaders are smart and kind and tough.

As usual…I will not leave you with gloom and despair.  I will leave you with the heart shaped sweet potato that I ate on Monday evening.  It was so pretty and delicious…that it deserved a spot on the blog.  If you are in the middle of a “Whoa Nellie” experience friends…just hold on. God is right in the middle of that need. He with be your strength and make sure that your feet don’t slip. He also made sweet potatoes…and I think that was really nice of Him.

Love from the Farmhouse,

Sigturquoise

p.s. We are chomping at the bit to open the Etsy shop.  Hopefully it will be any day now!  Woo Hoo!

 

Spring Itch

15 Monday Feb 2016

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We had a coating of ice this weekend.  Then…the next day…it melted off and we had sunshine. Our weather is very fickle…and we gripe about it, but it’s our way of life.  About this time of year though, I get the spring itch.

I found these adorable little Easter signs at the Dollar Tree today.  Also all of these sweet (faux) succulents.  How fun is that!? Cute and thrifty!

  
  
House plants and green things help me through the winter months.  I really enjoy them…and grocery store roses.

  
Well…if you are getting the spring itch, go ahead and scratch.  It will be right around the corner!

Love from the farmhouse,

Kelli

The Promise of Spring

05 Thursday Mar 2015

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Hey Dirt Roaders!  Are you snowed under?  Are you tired of talking about snow?  We are getting there.  We actually got hammered with another round of it last night.  We have half heartedly mentioned the nitrogen for the ground…but for the most part everyone is ready for spring. (Some friends of ours call it free fertilizer.  I agree and we are thankful.)

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Sometimes life throws stuff like that at us.  It seems like hard times just keep coming with no promise of spring.  It won’t be that way forever though.  Hang in there sweet ones.  An old song says “It won’t rain always.”  It’s the truth.  If you feel as though you just can’t breath…tip your head up a little.  At times after losing our beloved Daddy, Father-in-law, and Poppy…I felt that I couldn’t breathe.  Our Saviour would give me that gentle nudge to look up.  It makes a huge difference. Life is still hard at times…but being reminded that God has everything under control makes a world of difference. Years ago, I was going through a hard time, and our pastor spoke to our ladies group.  We had all met at their house and he did a little devotion for us.  That was his topic.  It wouldn’t be winter forever and that spring was right around the corner.  I remember being so encouraged by that.  I knew that what he spoke was true.  God never leaves us in darkness.  Even when we can’t feel it…God is busy taking care of us.

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The kids and I are going to make good use of our time today.  We are going to clean and get things all spiffed up.  I plan on dragging out my workhorse….the Hyla.  Did you guys ever jump on that bandwagon?  We actually bought ours of of eBay.  I love it.  It just makes everything seem clean.  lol!  I am on my first load of laundry.  Always more of that to follow.  I also need to figure out once again…what to cook for supper.  What have you guys been cooking?  Leave me some comments and load me up with ideas!  I will love you forever!  (You know that I already do.) Please don’t be afraid to leave a comment.  I enjoy them so much.  There have been times that I have felt intimidated to leave a comment on other blogs.  Please don’t feel that here.  This is a place for us to visit and learn from each other.  I try to write this blog like a visit between friends.  Feedback…makes me feel that I am not talking to myself.  lol!

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Believing in the promise of spring,

Sigturquoise

Spring…Is That You?

03 Tuesday Mar 2015

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Hey guys!!!  How are you?  We are doing well.  Trying to stay warm.  The first day of March has come and gone and so far we have no hint of spring.  We are actually due for another snow storm tomorrow.  As my granny said.. “We will get what we get.”  Pretty cut and dried.

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So what are you guys doing to hop on the spring bandwagon?  I haven’t put our decor out yet.  I’m thinking about doing a little of that today, even with snow impending.  I have a couple of cute bunnies and a couple of pillows from friends.  I also have some daffodils that look very real.  It’s exciting to add a few touches to brighten things.  It’s also exciting to herald in the celebration of Easter.

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I also need to be thinking about what I am going to cook for supper.  I’m thinking on turkey kielbasa with cabbage.  That is my mom’s famous recipe and I am anxious to try it.  (She doesn’t use the turkey version though.)  Something hearty and healthy sounds good in this weather.  I may throw a bit of corn in there for the Mr. and a bit of okra for me.  We shall see.  😉

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I hope that you have a lovely Tuesday.  When you think about it…we have some special people in our lives that have some serious needs.  If you could whisper a prayer for them…I would be ever grateful.  My Dirt Roaders are the best.  Thank you!

Love from the Farmhouse,

Sigturquoise