Snow Quiet - 11:53, Tuesday, January 15, 2008 |
| http://www.homesteadblogger.com/morninggloryfarm Just after I finally shut down the computer last night, I remembered my promise to my dh. I'll admit I hesitated for a moment--the image of a warm bed beckoned me. Shaking the cozy thoughts from my head, I filled a gallon pitcher with water, tugged on a coat, slid my feet into my garden clogs, and headed for the hen house. I noticed some snowflakes falling as I went out into the yard. The "girls" were grateful for the drink of water before bed -- they let me know how they feel with these little, quiet clucks they make when they are enjoying themselves. I finished up and started for the back door. I was stopped in my tracks by the sound of ... nothing. So rare, as our property borders a county highway, the silence was amazing. The streetlight in the neighbor's yard that so annoys me when I'm stargazing illuminated the snow as it fell softly around me. After a moment of soaking in the silent beauty and the sub-freezing temperatures, I remembered that warm bed again. I went to double check the front door locks and the sight of the increasingly heavier snowfall caused me to pause and stare out the front door window. Only a passing big rig carrying the local variety of breakfast meats reminded me that the noise and busy-ness of the morning was just a few hours away. I reluctantly turned away from the view and the little girl wonder of a wintry night. As I walked to bed I thought of the sad truth that the beauty I'd witnessed tonight would be forgotten the minute I had to scrape the windshield tomorrow. That thought made me glad I'd taken the time to enjoy the small gift of "snow quiet." Praying you find a blessing hidden in your busy day,  P.S. The "girls" were less than enthusiastic about the snow this morning:   See how most of them are huddled against the hen house...  This one is a finger biter...I have to keep my fingers high on the gate when I close it or she takes a nip.  Some of the "girls" decided to venture out into the snow. |
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is that you can take it to bed with you. ~Daniel J. Boorstin~ Untitled Comment - 11:46, Wednesday, January 16, 2008Glad the girls had fun in the snow. They are gorgeous creatures!God's Blessings, Amy Jo Posted by gabbie427 Untitled Comment - 08:22, Thursday, January 17, 2008We're getting chickens this spring and can't wait! Your eggs look good!!!Posted by countrylivin luv the chicks :) - 04:40, Friday, January 18, 2008and how about custard? yum yum! and some aisan dishes like egg dro soup fried rice with eggs and umm egg foo young?Posted by knitteralaska Untitled Comment - 01:30, Saturday, January 19, 2008I just came across your blog...love the photos of your "girls"...thank you for the reminder to STOP and soak in the moment as that moment will never be again.Blessings, Connie Posted by schatzila
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Untitled Comment - 04:31, Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Glad you were able to enjoy the still of the night...... it is so peaceful when it snows and it's night...... the peace is positively serene!Blessings~
gloria
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