I’m currently day 7 of recovering from a hysterectomy. I have to learn not to push myself and have a set back . Im in process of reconnecting with family and friends. I lived in another state for 15 years and moved back a year ago. I love snow . It is so beautiful. Hope you’re having a great Sunday.
Colleen wishing you the best in a speedy recovery - it's so hard not to do too much too soon but it's always worth playing it safe. Sounds like you're doing that! Enjoy having family and friends close by again - we so badly wish we could convince our families to move closer to us on the farm!
Good Morning Sarah, we are enjoying your weekly farm notes! It is such a great idea, as you have such a way with words! We are often awake on the west coast, about the time you’re beginning your day on the east coast, so it’s fun to see what you are already working on for the day! I often wish I could sit on that porch with a cup of coffee and enjoy the fresh air and sounds of the farm! Thank you for your positive words, which is what the world needs most right now! Have a great day/week!😊
I have this dream that we'll have a place on the farm for you to do just that! It may not happen as fast as we'd like it to but hopefully that's something we can start working and saving towards. It's so cool that you're up over in your next of the woods while we're starting the day - love all the different time zones we get to connect across!!
Just finished up physical therapy for muscle spasms in my back. Feeling amazing after just 3 weeks. Every morning I slowly get my day going with The Little Dream farm (and other cat accounts) before I go downstairs for breakfast.
January is a month of clearing out the junk we have accumulated over the past year/years. We have been busy starting off in our cellar. It gives us so much self-satisfaction to review what we get done in just a few hours each day. To quote my late father, “You can get a lot done in a day.”
Glad the PT is working, Shelly! And we're right there along with you. We've been going room by room and clearing out what we no longer need, and letting go of more than we'd planned. I want to just give things away and let them bring joy to others who could use or need the things that no longer have a prominent place in our lives. Less Stuff. More Memories. That's my mantra! Your dad was totally right!
I love reading your sunday notes while having breakfast. I enjoy learning about life on a farm ( I'm a city person) and love to get to know all about your animals' habits and adventures.
I'm not an english native speaker..my native language is spanish, so I seize this opportunity of reading your notes to improve my english too. Sometimes I need to look up some word's meanings..It's a win-win for me.
You also show us so many beautiful pictures everyday!Love that too!
Today I feel grateful for having been able yesterday to celebrate my Mother's healthy 86th birthday. Last year she was sick due to a circulatory problem that risked her mental health. It was quite worrying. Thanks to an appropriate treatment, she recovered.
Wow! For the first time this was a lot of writing for me! 😉
I hope it's understandable! 😬 Sorry for all the possible mistakes! 😜🤭
I'm so glad this is a place you can practice your English! Feel free to share messages and posts more often so we can all help you in practicing! Fun fact for you: Chris has been learning Spanish on an app called Duo Lingo for quite a while and his current streak for the number of days in a row that he's done a lesson is 735 days! Proud of you both for learning languages! Enjoy the time with your mom - you're so lucky to have each other!
Adriana, your post is well written. Congratulations on mastering a second language. I have tried and I don't have whatever it takes to learn a second language.
I am saying a prayer for you and your mom. It is so wonderful that you are able to celebrate her birthday with her
Sarah...I end every day with your post because I love the beauty of your farm and your words and I love all the furmers ( I have a cat), the chickens and oh those adorable donkeys! I was green with envy at your dahlias which are my favorite flower. Unfortunately I have mobility issues now so gardening is difficult. I still get out there with my walker and do as much as I can ( and I am sure make my neighbors nervous). I miss being able to take long walks but have a lovely patio with a bird feeder and very entertaining squirrels. There also are deer, wild turkeys, red foxes and chipmunks to entertain me. I am very happy for you and Chris and I think it is beautiful that you have found the spiritually of the farm
Dolores it sounds like you make the very most of it and that's amazing you can still do what you're able! What a joy that you're surrounded by such wonderful creatures and that you have the presence of mind to notice. Most people are going so fast in life it all passes them right on by. Sending love your way!
Loving this weekly note, and especially that you ask about your readers too. I'm doing ok, but thinking a lot about my mom. She's 86 and health is declining. I'm preoccupied with facing life with no parents, and even at my age, it is jarring.
Hi Liz- this truly would be so boring if it were just all about us. Social media frustrates me for a lot of reasons but it doesn't mean we can't use it in a way that makes us all enjoy it more. For me, that means connecting back and forth with those who spend their time here, not just us talking in one direction and wondering whether anyone is out there. So thank you for that! I am sorry to hear about your mom's poor health. It truly is the hardest thing to endure and makes life feel quite unfair. Hoping that the time you two spend is some of the very best and that you take care of your heart along the way, too.
Funnily enough, I thought of you with your hands in the earth just yesterday. I was helping my Dad haul some very heavy logs uphill from our small bit of woodland to the log pile, when I slipped over and found myself staring up through the branches to the clouds scudding past in the blue sky. I could have just shaken the dirt off and felt a bit sorry for myself but instead I thought about the earth beneath me, the sky above me, the birdsong in my ears and just lay back and felt the connection to the ground. I'm not sure that I heard any messages, just peace, but that's okay, maybe that's what I needed in that moment. Thanks for your beautiful words today 🥰
Well, since you asked lol, we are new first time parents. It took us a really long time (years) and a very difficult emotional and physical journey to have our daughter. And I’d do it all over again. She is the most amazing little being I’ve ever seen and I love her so much my heart overflows. Sleep deprived, nervous, scared, hoping we’re doing everything right and we’re not messing her up lol. Alarmed at how fast time flies and how fast she’s growing. As they say, the days are long but the years are short. Trying to plan her Baptism now so that’s a handful. Spreadsheet time 😂
I love reading and watching along with you and the LDF. It’s exactly the type of thing I’d do lol. Some people you’ve never met but feel like you’ve known them a lifetime. ❤️ Also just want to say I am perpetually impressed at your drive, creativity and ambition. Thank you for sharing with us!
Thank you for your kind words and for spending time with us here. I mentioned to you that I know that journey well through watching friends and family endure it...what a miracle for you two and for your daughter. I know you've likely been told a thousand times to soak up all the little moments and stay present because it goes by so fast. I think parents get reminded so often because it really does! I've been saying a lot the past few years I wish I had a life remote so I could hit pause on it and soak up the moments a little longer. You two are doing great--keep that up!
Thank you so much! 💕 I am definitely trying to be present and enjoy every moment. We made her first snow angel today! It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day care, that alone keeps you crazy busy, and miss out on the fun special moments. Sometimes, in the wee hours, I just watch her sleep. So peaceful and beautiful and I know these days fly by fast so I want to cherish every moment.
Sarah, thank you for the positivity and motivation that you bring to us.
As for my week, hubby and I both are down with the worst cold ever. One day we feel like it's over and the next day we are exhausted and sleeping most of the day. Looking forward to putting this behind us.
Your words always make me think about how I see myself & what I still dream of. At 66, I feel like the boat has sailed for me in so many ways. I am very blessed to have my husband, daughters & grandchildren. Our home is beautiful, welcoming our family & friends. There is a constant voice in my head, telling me to get busy, clean this, organize that, make a list so I don’t forget something. It’s hard for me to just sit down, relax for a bit. I love to read novels so that’s my guilty pleasure which I allow myself to do when everything else is done. So thank you Sarah, for giving me a reason to sit down with a cup of coffee on Sunday morning. Your words are golden. ❤️
If you've ever read anything by Hay House publishing, you'd be impressed to know that Louise Hay, the founder, didn't get her start until she was in her 40s and then she started Hay House Publishing in her 60s and went on to help millions of people all over the world...and still to this day. I hope you hear me loud and clear when I say that it's NEVER too late to get started doing anything you love. Ask yourself, "How can I begin to do this in a small and enjoyable way?" And then get after it! The only thing worse than waiting is waiting for one more day. Can't wait to hear what you decide to go enjoy!
Good morning, Sarah! First of all, thank you for all your light and positivity. I love reading your posts and being a part of your life on the LDF 🥰 I am currently caring for my father, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in September. He received a revolutionary treatment in November and is now in remission. He is home and recovering but has a long haul ahead of him. As such, there are countless ups and downs each day; some more discouraging, some that provide hope. Needless to say, reading your posts is a positive distraction and much appreciated.
As I am caring for him, I can’t help but think about my path in life. It’s amazing how certain events happen, sometimes we don’t know why, but ultimately we always land in the exact place we need to be at any given time. I constantly remind myself that if you have hope, you have everything in the world. And your posts and inspiration are a constant reminder of that! So, thank you from the bottom of my heart 💕
Hi Jenna! What an amazing daughter you are to be helping and caring for you dad. You two are so lucky to have each other. This isn't the same but the lesson is important - when Molly-Max was at his worst I'd call my mom in tears, worried about whether he'd pull through. She told me to go outside into that barn and speak light and speak love and speak positivity into him - to place my hands over his legs and pray for them to be healed, for his strength to be restored, for him to get to have more good days. As your dad regains his strength (what a miracle for him to be in remission!) I hope you both do the same. Speak love. Speak light. Speak positivity. It can take us so, so far. Sending all the positive energy to him and to you - it is the hardest work in the world to be a caretaker, and I hope you're finding ways to hold yourself up, too. You are doing such an amazing job and I hope you feel proud of that.
This week's note, made me think of how we are all intertwined. How one affects another. How my action may effect someone's thoughts. I have dealt with depression and loneliness over the last many years, but everytime I read one of your notes and or see one your a stories or videos on IG, I don't feel alone and I feel, I have so much to give. Thank you for making me see the value in the little things.
I’m currently day 7 of recovering from a hysterectomy. I have to learn not to push myself and have a set back . Im in process of reconnecting with family and friends. I lived in another state for 15 years and moved back a year ago. I love snow . It is so beautiful. Hope you’re having a great Sunday.
Colleen wishing you the best in a speedy recovery - it's so hard not to do too much too soon but it's always worth playing it safe. Sounds like you're doing that! Enjoy having family and friends close by again - we so badly wish we could convince our families to move closer to us on the farm!
Good Morning Sarah, we are enjoying your weekly farm notes! It is such a great idea, as you have such a way with words! We are often awake on the west coast, about the time you’re beginning your day on the east coast, so it’s fun to see what you are already working on for the day! I often wish I could sit on that porch with a cup of coffee and enjoy the fresh air and sounds of the farm! Thank you for your positive words, which is what the world needs most right now! Have a great day/week!😊
I have this dream that we'll have a place on the farm for you to do just that! It may not happen as fast as we'd like it to but hopefully that's something we can start working and saving towards. It's so cool that you're up over in your next of the woods while we're starting the day - love all the different time zones we get to connect across!!
Just finished up physical therapy for muscle spasms in my back. Feeling amazing after just 3 weeks. Every morning I slowly get my day going with The Little Dream farm (and other cat accounts) before I go downstairs for breakfast.
January is a month of clearing out the junk we have accumulated over the past year/years. We have been busy starting off in our cellar. It gives us so much self-satisfaction to review what we get done in just a few hours each day. To quote my late father, “You can get a lot done in a day.”
Glad the PT is working, Shelly! And we're right there along with you. We've been going room by room and clearing out what we no longer need, and letting go of more than we'd planned. I want to just give things away and let them bring joy to others who could use or need the things that no longer have a prominent place in our lives. Less Stuff. More Memories. That's my mantra! Your dad was totally right!
I love reading your sunday notes while having breakfast. I enjoy learning about life on a farm ( I'm a city person) and love to get to know all about your animals' habits and adventures.
I'm not an english native speaker..my native language is spanish, so I seize this opportunity of reading your notes to improve my english too. Sometimes I need to look up some word's meanings..It's a win-win for me.
You also show us so many beautiful pictures everyday!Love that too!
Today I feel grateful for having been able yesterday to celebrate my Mother's healthy 86th birthday. Last year she was sick due to a circulatory problem that risked her mental health. It was quite worrying. Thanks to an appropriate treatment, she recovered.
Wow! For the first time this was a lot of writing for me! 😉
I hope it's understandable! 😬 Sorry for all the possible mistakes! 😜🤭
I'm so glad this is a place you can practice your English! Feel free to share messages and posts more often so we can all help you in practicing! Fun fact for you: Chris has been learning Spanish on an app called Duo Lingo for quite a while and his current streak for the number of days in a row that he's done a lesson is 735 days! Proud of you both for learning languages! Enjoy the time with your mom - you're so lucky to have each other!
Good for Chris! Great perseverance! I know the app, I use it to practice too. Have a nice week!
Adriana, your post is well written. Congratulations on mastering a second language. I have tried and I don't have whatever it takes to learn a second language.
I am saying a prayer for you and your mom. It is so wonderful that you are able to celebrate her birthday with her
Thank you! You're so kind!
Your English is excellent! Happy Birthday to your mother and many happy returns 🥳
Thank you for your lovely words!
Sarah...I end every day with your post because I love the beauty of your farm and your words and I love all the furmers ( I have a cat), the chickens and oh those adorable donkeys! I was green with envy at your dahlias which are my favorite flower. Unfortunately I have mobility issues now so gardening is difficult. I still get out there with my walker and do as much as I can ( and I am sure make my neighbors nervous). I miss being able to take long walks but have a lovely patio with a bird feeder and very entertaining squirrels. There also are deer, wild turkeys, red foxes and chipmunks to entertain me. I am very happy for you and Chris and I think it is beautiful that you have found the spiritually of the farm
Dolores it sounds like you make the very most of it and that's amazing you can still do what you're able! What a joy that you're surrounded by such wonderful creatures and that you have the presence of mind to notice. Most people are going so fast in life it all passes them right on by. Sending love your way!
Thank you. Sending the same to you and Chris.
Loving this weekly note, and especially that you ask about your readers too. I'm doing ok, but thinking a lot about my mom. She's 86 and health is declining. I'm preoccupied with facing life with no parents, and even at my age, it is jarring.
Hi Liz- this truly would be so boring if it were just all about us. Social media frustrates me for a lot of reasons but it doesn't mean we can't use it in a way that makes us all enjoy it more. For me, that means connecting back and forth with those who spend their time here, not just us talking in one direction and wondering whether anyone is out there. So thank you for that! I am sorry to hear about your mom's poor health. It truly is the hardest thing to endure and makes life feel quite unfair. Hoping that the time you two spend is some of the very best and that you take care of your heart along the way, too.
Funnily enough, I thought of you with your hands in the earth just yesterday. I was helping my Dad haul some very heavy logs uphill from our small bit of woodland to the log pile, when I slipped over and found myself staring up through the branches to the clouds scudding past in the blue sky. I could have just shaken the dirt off and felt a bit sorry for myself but instead I thought about the earth beneath me, the sky above me, the birdsong in my ears and just lay back and felt the connection to the ground. I'm not sure that I heard any messages, just peace, but that's okay, maybe that's what I needed in that moment. Thanks for your beautiful words today 🥰
Isn't it amazing the way nature can connect us?! Hope you didn't get banged up but glad it was a moment you felt alive with the wonder around us!
Only dented pride 😉
Great, that's a good lesson these days...
Well, since you asked lol, we are new first time parents. It took us a really long time (years) and a very difficult emotional and physical journey to have our daughter. And I’d do it all over again. She is the most amazing little being I’ve ever seen and I love her so much my heart overflows. Sleep deprived, nervous, scared, hoping we’re doing everything right and we’re not messing her up lol. Alarmed at how fast time flies and how fast she’s growing. As they say, the days are long but the years are short. Trying to plan her Baptism now so that’s a handful. Spreadsheet time 😂
I love reading and watching along with you and the LDF. It’s exactly the type of thing I’d do lol. Some people you’ve never met but feel like you’ve known them a lifetime. ❤️ Also just want to say I am perpetually impressed at your drive, creativity and ambition. Thank you for sharing with us!
Thank you for your kind words and for spending time with us here. I mentioned to you that I know that journey well through watching friends and family endure it...what a miracle for you two and for your daughter. I know you've likely been told a thousand times to soak up all the little moments and stay present because it goes by so fast. I think parents get reminded so often because it really does! I've been saying a lot the past few years I wish I had a life remote so I could hit pause on it and soak up the moments a little longer. You two are doing great--keep that up!
Thank you so much! 💕 I am definitely trying to be present and enjoy every moment. We made her first snow angel today! It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day care, that alone keeps you crazy busy, and miss out on the fun special moments. Sometimes, in the wee hours, I just watch her sleep. So peaceful and beautiful and I know these days fly by fast so I want to cherish every moment.
Sarah, thank you for the positivity and motivation that you bring to us.
As for my week, hubby and I both are down with the worst cold ever. One day we feel like it's over and the next day we are exhausted and sleeping most of the day. Looking forward to putting this behind us.
Oh no! This is certainly the time of year for it. Hoping you feel back to 100% ASAP! Hot soup and tea sounds like it's on the menu for you both!
Your words always make me think about how I see myself & what I still dream of. At 66, I feel like the boat has sailed for me in so many ways. I am very blessed to have my husband, daughters & grandchildren. Our home is beautiful, welcoming our family & friends. There is a constant voice in my head, telling me to get busy, clean this, organize that, make a list so I don’t forget something. It’s hard for me to just sit down, relax for a bit. I love to read novels so that’s my guilty pleasure which I allow myself to do when everything else is done. So thank you Sarah, for giving me a reason to sit down with a cup of coffee on Sunday morning. Your words are golden. ❤️
If you've ever read anything by Hay House publishing, you'd be impressed to know that Louise Hay, the founder, didn't get her start until she was in her 40s and then she started Hay House Publishing in her 60s and went on to help millions of people all over the world...and still to this day. I hope you hear me loud and clear when I say that it's NEVER too late to get started doing anything you love. Ask yourself, "How can I begin to do this in a small and enjoyable way?" And then get after it! The only thing worse than waiting is waiting for one more day. Can't wait to hear what you decide to go enjoy!
Good morning, Sarah! First of all, thank you for all your light and positivity. I love reading your posts and being a part of your life on the LDF 🥰 I am currently caring for my father, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in September. He received a revolutionary treatment in November and is now in remission. He is home and recovering but has a long haul ahead of him. As such, there are countless ups and downs each day; some more discouraging, some that provide hope. Needless to say, reading your posts is a positive distraction and much appreciated.
As I am caring for him, I can’t help but think about my path in life. It’s amazing how certain events happen, sometimes we don’t know why, but ultimately we always land in the exact place we need to be at any given time. I constantly remind myself that if you have hope, you have everything in the world. And your posts and inspiration are a constant reminder of that! So, thank you from the bottom of my heart 💕
Hi Jenna! What an amazing daughter you are to be helping and caring for you dad. You two are so lucky to have each other. This isn't the same but the lesson is important - when Molly-Max was at his worst I'd call my mom in tears, worried about whether he'd pull through. She told me to go outside into that barn and speak light and speak love and speak positivity into him - to place my hands over his legs and pray for them to be healed, for his strength to be restored, for him to get to have more good days. As your dad regains his strength (what a miracle for him to be in remission!) I hope you both do the same. Speak love. Speak light. Speak positivity. It can take us so, so far. Sending all the positive energy to him and to you - it is the hardest work in the world to be a caretaker, and I hope you're finding ways to hold yourself up, too. You are doing such an amazing job and I hope you feel proud of that.
God bless you! I am saying a prayer for you and your dad. What a blessing that he is in remission.💖
This week's note, made me think of how we are all intertwined. How one affects another. How my action may effect someone's thoughts. I have dealt with depression and loneliness over the last many years, but everytime I read one of your notes and or see one your a stories or videos on IG, I don't feel alone and I feel, I have so much to give. Thank you for making me see the value in the little things.