But there is another more recent reason for my direction change.
And that is this: Farmer decided a few weeks ago that it was time to let go of his management position here on the farm. It was a very tough decision that caused some stress and hurt both in our lives and in the lives of a few others. Fortunately, most people were very supportive and understanding of the decision.
It is time for change. But isn't it always?
As for us now, we have the luxury of choice. And I do believe it is a luxury. We are aware that not everyone has that choice. So I will try to be thankful for this limbo. We're thriving and not just surviving. We have a little time.
Farmer looks for jobs and we pray to be open to glorifying God. We are still at the community with no definite plans to leave.
In the meantime and for the future of this blog, I will probably focus more on my own artistic interests. I realize that I might lose those of you who read this blog because of your interest in farming. I hope you'll stick around anyway. I am often reading about food and gardening and I hope to continue growing and preserving our own food in the future.
I love the places of connection between art and theology. Actually, as a Christian, I believe they are inextricably linked. The search for God, for meaning and for beauty pervades everything I do and I hope you'll join me on this continued seeking, this often challenging journey through reading, marriage, writing, motherhood, community, food life, and the church (in no particular order).
Blogging can be a lonely pursuit and I don't always know who or if anyone is listening. I welcome your responses, comments, questions, observations.
And maybe some suggestions on what to call Farmer now that he is no longer 'farming' at this particular time (although perhaps he may again someday).
3 comments:
Thank you for allowing us to journey with you through all of this - farming, writing, gardening, change. It is such a wild adventure we live on this earth and sometime we forget that. You remind me of that with a gentle, kind and trusting spirit every time you post.
No suggestions for Farmer besides the obvious ones I guess - Husband, Spouse, etc. Sorry.
Ryan and I were just talking the other day about the process of decision-making you guys have been going through for quite some time now. I'm excited to see that you've come to some conclusions/new openings in that process. I'm glad to hear about the "thriving"--that there is abundance in this change of direction. Please do continue the updates! And I'm sorry we won't be seeing you this weekend, but we hope to get together soon!
I keep waiting for a time to know Skyward better (aka, Farmer). Don't know what's up next but can hope our roads cross.
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