We had just butchered chickens about a week ago and I had the joy of dressing my 3 little 2 and 3 year old girls alike! The cows were up by the house in the pasture, and like a dream of mine come true... I watched the 3 giving me this gift to cherish always!
This came up from my memories from 6 years ago on the Big Lake! Year old Rose, almost ready to walk and loving the big waves.
This time of the summer has a certain sadness connected with it as I recall the many years of our family gathering at the cabin in Michigan. Growing up with my family on the lake in the summers just put deep in me the love for time on the Big Lake and a yearning to be there especially in the heat of summer when that coolness by the lake is so wonderful!
Dad's prayer space and worn prayerbook waiting for his return from spending the night at Vets after a procedure yesterday. I am on my way back to the farm to get ready to welcome two young men, who are putting on Totus Tuus in our parish this next week.
Mom loves to look over at the reading monks that she found in Salvation years ago, and how wonderful they are to hold up dad's prayer books in his special spot. We talk about what the future ahead could hold for my parents, but for now "we have all we need here." One day at a time is a good way to take life at 90 in 10 days and 94 1/2.
Mom with the 3 girls overhead watching Dr Pol. "He is my friend!" We are especially taken with the fact that he is working in Midland, MI! That is a town we used to pass through from Flint to Grand Traverse Bay each summer going to our cabin on the Big Lake! Michigan is very deep and special in our hearts!
A lot of what Dr Pol does with cattle is familiar to us with our 170+cows and calves. Many of the things that farmers call him to help with Pat and Paul do themselves. It is fun to have mom and dad see just how much it takes to work and care for these large unpredictable animals and their offspring. Mom is a huge lover of big dogs, so she loves to see them being loved and cared for, too! A win all the way around and a great way for her to happily spend some time waiting for her hubby to return from Veterans!
I am soon to head out on the road to home. I thank you Lord for being a grateful sandwich filling between both my parents together here in their own home and kids and grandkids all around me and sharing with me. Jesus, we trust in you. Bless-bless, Barb
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