A New Well Pump

Late Sunday night I noticed there was very little water pressure. I got the flashlight and headed to the well house. The pump was running but there was not water in the tank! First thing was turn the power off so the pump to the house would not burn up. I knew there was nothing I could do in the dark at 10:30 at night.
So I began to walk back to the house. The stillness and darkness got my attention. One thing about the country and living off a dirt road that I will never stop admiring...the stars at night. The sky is just breathtaking.


First thing the next morning, I found the number for the well company that John always used. They answered very early and was familiar with our phone number. But I had to explain why I was calling and why he could not contact John on his cell. I just have a hard time saying the words...John...you know what I mean? So the tears came, but the young man on the other end was patient and seemed to understand. Within 2 hrs they were there! A new well pump was installed and by 5pm, we had running water! Yogi was at the well house all day.

Again I was emotional, but at the end of the day it felt a little different. Instead of being upset and feeling that I was so alone, I felt like I accomplished something. I honestly felt like John was somewhere being proud.

Yogi and Curly have the right idea....

tired after a long day and it is time to lay down....

Good Night.

And so it begins....

Life just keeps going. Never a lack of things to do-planned and unplanned.

Planned: One of the toilets will not stop running. Yesterday I bought the package of interior parts and replaced them today. I DID IT!!!




It seems to be working fine but time will tell.

Unplanned: The chickens and the rooster went into a thick brushy areas just before dusk. I went to shut the coop (as I do every evening) and count the chickens. The rooster was missing!

I saw Yogi on the dam, near the brushy areas so I went to investigate. Nervous of what I may find. There was the rooster, crouched down. As I got near he began to squawk and flounder. I ran and got the brush cutters and began clearing the thorny ivy and limbs. But the rooster just laid there yelling. I got closer, dodging his pecks, and finally saw what the problem was. One of his legs was caught and had a string wrapped around it. Where did that come from!!! I got the cutters in and finally got him free! He came our of the brush and headed straight for the coop. The girls were very glad to see their man! All are fine and now if has grown dark with the coop as it should be. 4 hens and 1 rooster in for the night.

My turn now. Getting ready to in for the night and lay my head down to rest for the next day.

I don't know which is worse, day or night...without my man.

A New Journey

So much has happened in the past year.

I struggled (and am still struggling) with my feelings and did not share.

In the past my blog was usually joyful about the the "goings on" here at the ranch. So when life was very much the opposite of joyful, I shut down.

Managing life that revolved around my dear husband's

illness was about all I could handle.

Well things have changed.

However, some things will never change.

Number one: the deep affection for the love of my life.

Number two: staying in the home we built together and keeping our dream alive.

"Widow" is a title I never thought I would have,
but it seems our Father in heaven had a different plan.
So as I move forward,
learning to manage my emotions and regain my confidence..
I ask God to hold my hand
and I invite you to join me as I begin this new journey.