I had this post ready around 4:00 today, but hadn't had time yet to publish it. Today was a busy day, like normal. Brad's mom and her husband are moving from the farm that Brad grew up on down the road from us and Brad went to get a larger trailer for them to load up vehicles and equipment onto. He brought the truck and trailer home to check over and make a small repair inside the cab of the truck. He came in to clean-up as we had to go to the family visitation for his grandfather that passed away last weekend. We were hurrying to get the children ready and they were heading out the door to get in the van when Hannah told Ray there was a fire. He looked, thinking it was just the burn barrel, when he saw the truck on fire. Brad ran outside while I called 911. Luckily for us, a passing car had already called the fire in and our volunteer fire department in Sedgwick was here quickly. They were able to put the fire out before more damage occurred. The Lord was watching over us again today. The wind was from the right direction and didn't catch our row of cedar trees on fire and it didn't spread to the new hoop building you see in the background with our tractor inside. It could have been a lot worse. The truck looks to be a total loss, although Brad did say the structure of the cab itself looked decent. We'll assess more in the morning and wait and hear from the insurance company. It appears that a pack rat nest in the dog house of the engine area (Truthfully, I have no idea what that means) was what caused the fire. Once the engine was shut down the heat from the turbo ignited the nest. Three units responded and there was a bit of a traffic jam, but we got lucky. It could have been a lot worse. Thank you Lord!
On to my original post! :)
We have so much to be thankful for this year. First, we are thankful to Lord and the prayers he has answered. Between illnesses and injuries, job changes, and major changes on the farm the Lord has always been there for us. Maybe not always in the timing that we wanted, but he is faithful in us as long as we are in Him. I am thankful for my wonderful husband. Through the ups and downs of this year we have been each others rock and we truly are stronger because of it. I couldn't imagine life without him. I'm thankful for our beautiful children. Life is crazy most days, but I couldn't imagine going through life without them all. They may make me want to pull my hair out some days and give up on home schooling, but then there are the moments everyday where they make me laugh uncontrollably, watch them learn and discover something new, and continue to grow in character that is pleasing to us and to the Lord. We are thankful to our family and our friends who have helped us along the way. To taking time off of their weekends to help assemble buildings, to giving advice how to proceed forward. Without them we wouldn't have gotten as far as we have this year. And last, but not least, thankful for the CSA members who stuck with us through the transition from Fiat Farm to Serenity Farm. We are so touched by comments we are hearing at the drops and through email from members about the excitement and the work that we are doing. Brad and I are passionate about providing quality food for our family and for all of yours. To continue our success we will need you and your support. Spread the word this holiday season with your family and friends and have them check out our website and see what they think about delicious, nutritious, local food that they could have each week starting next spring. I am thankful for the "down" time we have right now, but I am so excited to get our seeds started and transplanted and see new growth out in the field. I can't wait for fresh snap peas, mouth-watering tomatoes, juicy watermelons, and more pasture-ranged eggs than I can cook up for breakfast. The possibilities are endless this coming year and we know it will be hard work, but are so looking forward to providing you with the food that you desire.
We wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. If you feel like it, please share in the comment section what you are thankful for this year.
Hoping our day tomorrow is less eventful than it was today!
Until next time,
Tiff
We have so much to be thankful for this year. First, we are thankful to Lord and the prayers he has answered. Between illnesses and injuries, job changes, and major changes on the farm the Lord has always been there for us. Maybe not always in the timing that we wanted, but he is faithful in us as long as we are in Him. I am thankful for my wonderful husband. Through the ups and downs of this year we have been each others rock and we truly are stronger because of it. I couldn't imagine life without him. I'm thankful for our beautiful children. Life is crazy most days, but I couldn't imagine going through life without them all. They may make me want to pull my hair out some days and give up on home schooling, but then there are the moments everyday where they make me laugh uncontrollably, watch them learn and discover something new, and continue to grow in character that is pleasing to us and to the Lord. We are thankful to our family and our friends who have helped us along the way. To taking time off of their weekends to help assemble buildings, to giving advice how to proceed forward. Without them we wouldn't have gotten as far as we have this year. And last, but not least, thankful for the CSA members who stuck with us through the transition from Fiat Farm to Serenity Farm. We are so touched by comments we are hearing at the drops and through email from members about the excitement and the work that we are doing. Brad and I are passionate about providing quality food for our family and for all of yours. To continue our success we will need you and your support. Spread the word this holiday season with your family and friends and have them check out our website and see what they think about delicious, nutritious, local food that they could have each week starting next spring. I am thankful for the "down" time we have right now, but I am so excited to get our seeds started and transplanted and see new growth out in the field. I can't wait for fresh snap peas, mouth-watering tomatoes, juicy watermelons, and more pasture-ranged eggs than I can cook up for breakfast. The possibilities are endless this coming year and we know it will be hard work, but are so looking forward to providing you with the food that you desire.
We wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. If you feel like it, please share in the comment section what you are thankful for this year.
Hoping our day tomorrow is less eventful than it was today!
Until next time,
Tiff
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