It’s New Year’s Eve, and I should be plotting out the future
with intention, posting some sort of retrospective or at the very least
planning some sort of celebration. Or that’s what internet-land would have me
think.
But, the Boss says it’s all contrived. That I’m trying to
make something out of nothing. We’re simply turning the page on the calendar. It’s
just another day.
And, I’m inclined to agree.
That move to the Valley in 1997, that was with New Years’
intentions. And, we all know how that turned out. I’ve spent the past 20 years trying to figure out exactly WHY that happened and
WHAT we were supposed to gain from it. (other than a whole mess of “issues” inside
my head)
I don’t know that I have the time or strength for a retrospective.
This has been a hard year. A scary diagnosis (read this), two major surgeries, a prolonged recovery, what seemed like
countless medical tests and the loss of a faithful guardian are just a few of
the challenges we faced.
And, until the world accepts 9pm as the new midnight, I know
I won’t be able to greet another year with my eyes opened. Planning for any
sort of celebratory welcome for the New Year is totally unnecessary.
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| it's very cold and very windy |
So, maybe I will just flip that calendar page. Say a quick “thank
you, Jesus!” that the Boss and I are still standing after the various and
sundry challenges of the past twelve months. Go ahead with the stuff that we
normally do on a cold winter day.
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| planning/plotting the 2018 gardens |
We have plotted out the gardens and planned the seeding
dates. We vaccinated the ewes that will lamb sometime next week. The seed
potatoes and broiler chicks will get ordered in the next couple of days.
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| ready for ewe shots |
Even though all that seems a little anti-climactic. A little
less than celebratory. But, that is just the way we roll.
So, forget that countdown to the New Year…we’re counting
down to the to the first planting date…to Spring…to the beginning of Market
season…
Because, that is the cycle of Life here on the hill.
Hope y’all have a
Happy
Sunday!
See you next year!
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| one of the GOOD things from 2017 He looks a little surprised that it's almost 2018 |
Just in case you need some reading material to make it to
midnight (or possibly help you fall asleep) Here are some retrospective posts
for your New Years’ Eve.
A Very Happy and Healthy New Year to you and to the Boss Barbara.
ReplyDeleteDang, blogger is acting up - spotting commenting. Don't know if you got the comment I had here. Stay warm, snug & centered. Spring is coming and you need to recharge. Kris
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