There is beauty in everything

A much needed to trip together to the farm was long overdue.  Within the past thirty days we lost both our mothers. My mother passed within twenty days of being diagnosed with brain cancer.  There are days I still can’t believe she is gone.  Al’s mother had been on the decline for awhile and passed away six days later.  No matter the time span, no death is ever easy.

We fortunately were able to find a kennel that was experienced with our breed of dogs and felt comfortable enough to leave them there for a few days.

The time we spent at the farm was amazing.  The fireflies were in full force.  I can’t even explain the beauty of those twinkling lights and how magical they looked.  Thousands of them, it seemed, hovering over the plateau and down the hill.  Just breathtaking.

We took a day out of our trip and drove to the county seat.  We had to obtain our building permit.  We sat down with the Mayor himself.  He was very personable.  It was really a wonderful experience.  People are so much more down to earth in this neck of woods.

Construction on the basement began as well!  Finally!  It has been such a long and slow process.  I hope the next few months travel quickly.

There are mounds of dirt everywhere.  Here Al stands on our newest mountain.

The gravel driveway is sooo much nicer and looks wonderful.  The puppies are not too sure about it though.  They walk on the side to avoid it poking their pads, I assume.

Nevertheless, these babies have won our hearts.  We love them to bits.

Sometimes all one needs is to connect with nature to restore ones soul.