Farmhouse Friday, March 10, 2023

 

Good Morning, it's Farmhouse Friday

This is my rabbit, Sydney.  I got her from my friend Ronnie.  She is a Lionhead.  She does have a mane, only it's pushed down as I was petting her.  You can see it better on this picture.    

She is so nice!  Over the years, I've let my girls have dozens of rabbits.  Justine even had fun breeding and selling Mini Rex.  Now that they are grown up, I had to have one just for me.  We have 2 rabbits - Al has one too - Hallie.  I can NOT tell you how relaxing it is to hold and pet a rabbit.  

We had more winter weather this week....so more chili.  I also made a lentil soup with sauerkraut.  Sauerkraut is good for gut health...boy, my week just "tooted along"...ahahah!

The boys had to start a different job this week, so a break in our bathroom remodel.  It's looking good!  

I had "new" inventory dropped off at my office this week.  I'm running out of room.  More beautiful sterling and gem rings from a different customer.  Just beautiful!!!  Glassware, Kirby vacuum, dolls and cat collectibles.  We are signing a contract today for an estate sale in Clintonville.  

This morning, I am going to my neighbor Bob's funeral.  Bob often stopped over here and talked to Al about farming and fixing equipment.  He was born, raised and lived in the same home on our road for his whole life.  He even passed on there.  What a blessing for him to have such a rich history and so much invested in the same plot of land.  Our road is named Abt Rd. after his family.  I'll remember him for his humor, love of barn cats and in his pick up truck.  He would drive past our house 10000 times in the summer working fields and making hay.  I'm sure that tradition will continue on with is sons and grandsons.  

In my readings this week, I wrote down in my journal a few gems to share with you.  

"Change is part of life and necessary in order to grow as a human, both inside and out.  You can't change everything though, somethings are outside your control.  Try to stay focused on the things you can change and learn to roll with those you can't."  

"Practice makes progress"

"Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them, The Lord your God, who is going before you will fight for you..."  Deuteronomy 1:29-30

It's that last one, that I am leaning on at this time in my life.  I have so many battles, really...physical, mental...ya, I do struggle.  But, I was reminded that the Lord my God, will go before me and fight for me.  It was the reading I needed at the right time.  Isn't it funny how things work out that way.  

Well, we are doing a Lot Drop tomorrow and my office is open for pickups.  Then it's a mad shuffle to get ready for the antique show.  

I hope you all have a great weekend.  We are going to get more snow....yay!!  I've been trying to remind myself how beautiful it really is.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.