by Andi | Jul 19, 2015 | Barn, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
How glorious the splendor of a human heart that trusts that it is loved! — Brennan Manning The room is 10 x 14′ perhaps. In it, we will have two sets of bunk beds, a desk, and a chair. Gentle lighting. Quilts. Books. Coasters for the sweat of iced tea and... by Andi | Apr 26, 2015 | animals, Barn, Garden, God's Whisper
Last night, we got one of those soaking rains that have – despite that it seems impossible – made the grass even greener today. The garden has grown inches over night, it seems, and the pasture streams that mostly hide themselves have made a fresh... by Andi | Apr 5, 2015 | Barn, chickens, Goats, God's Whisper
Someone small and feathered is singing up a flagrant storm outside. I don’t know bird songs well, but whatever this little one is, she is boisterous this Easter morning. As are the cherries. We are seeing our first spring here at the new farmstead, and she is... by Andi | Mar 29, 2015 | Barn, Workshop, Written and Wrought
I’ve been sitting here for a half an hour, staring out the window at the weeping cheering on our drive and the holly across the way at the Lohr farm. I’m just sitting and staring . . . and feeling very, very full and content and whole in a way I have not... by Andi | Mar 15, 2015 | Barn, God's Whisper
On Thursday afternoon, two men arrived in one of those pick-up trucks that makes Philip nearly salivate – four doors, long bed, impeccable paint. While this machine was gorgeous – even by my standards – it was also practical – a necessity for...