Farmhouse Friday - Week 37 - Celebrations

 

What a good week for me!  Really, I feel like I'm getting into or back into some kind of rhythm.  Some feels familiar and some different and new.  I'm putting in the hard work, physically, spiritually and mentally needed to move ahead.  

Al took down 4 raised beds we had and planted grass.  He made our tilled garden even smaller this year.  I couldn't quite reach the middle of the lower old raised beds from my scooter, so he created this taller one for me.  We just used what we had around here.  He came over and said "these boards may rot in the future."  I said "who cares, we probably won't be here to see it."  We both laughed.  Is this 60's plus humor now?  So, I celebrate a new raised bed, I will plant some garlic in soon.  

One of my 4H grandmas, helped me clean out this cabinet.  We threw out (recycled) so much outdated information, forms, paperwork from 20 years and maybe more.  I feel, my part of the stewardship of "all things Popplewood 4H" has new life now.  I celebrate the old club's history and look forward to Lord willing another year of leading.  

We were asked to help with Lauren one day this week.  She brought her school work over and we had a fun time studying the constellations.  It was nice to be back sharing in her homeschooling activities.  I miss my Wednesdays with her.   I celebrate the fun we had and fun we will have in the future.

My first friend, Kathy, opened a new shop in Marathon, Wisconsin.  We have been friends since we were 4.  She lived across the side street from me.  I remember playing on her swing set and sand box.  I didn't have one.  I had an old tire swing.  She had bright new things...ahaha.  Her store is called The Red Rooster.  I celebrate her and her new store.  

First, that is pepper on the tomatoes.  I like pepper - alot.  We had a bumper crop of tomatoes this year.  Al is freezing and freeze drying laundry baskets full.  Yes...like 250 pounds of tomatoes.  I celebrate this fresh BLT and the many sauces, soups we will enjoy this winter. 

Our little town of Ringle, Wisconsin, celebrated it's 125th year today.  So many things going on at the townhall.  I am thankful for Krystle, Kathe, Jordyn and Marathon County 4H for helping me with the games and promotion.  I celebrate the rich history of Ringle.  Al's family being here for almost as long and still going strong.  I celebrate all the community service events I have done for 4H and look forward to doing more with a little help from my friends.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.