We got our sheep, one black and one white. One weighs about 45 lbs and the other 55 lbs. They took their time getting used to us and we also let the chickens in with them, but they are seeming to enjoy life here. The fenced in area is smaller than we planned, maybe 1/4 acre, so I have more work to do getting that set up. It was all cleared, but started some weed growth recently. We will be seeding in with timothy and clover and burning our brush piles that are outside the fenced area in the next few weeks. It has been windy lately, so I don't want to burn just yet, maybe later in the week we will get one going.
We did find one dead hen in a corner yesterday. She had snuck into a corner in the old broiler tractor, and that is one of the places you don't think to look. We haven't done a head count in a week or so, since the rooster hit the stew pot, so she could have been gone a couple of days. With all that has been going on, we miss some things.
I got green beans, romaine lettuce, onions and carrots planted yesterday. It is hard to believe it isn't June yet, and our garden is about half empty. We have it all planned, and have stuck to the schedule pretty well, sometimes early, never late.
We had Sara's parents and sister Jessie over for a BBQ yesterday. We had a great time catching up, and the whole lot of us moved our old chicken pen from front yard to back yard. That was interesting and HEAVY. Another check mark on the list. Now, I have this 20x20 spot that would be perfect for raised beds, maybe more carrots. I will think of something no doubt to fill that space. I just hate to waste a nice area like that. It is not connected to the lawn really, and the chickens are all set, so more food production area would be wonderful.
We also had friends over last night for supper. We had a great time after we ate, reading the Bible together and talking about the passage. Our evening Bible time is fun, and when others are able to take part it just adds another perspective on the readings. Also, it helps keep our conversation on Godly things, instead of always talking about the weather or work, we are reminded that God is in everything we do.
Everything we say, the reasons we do what we do, are all driven by the Lord and what He would have us do. This time has kept God at the forefront of our thoughts, and been just what I needed to keep me from neglecting my duty as husband and father in teaching spiritual matters. I pray that we never forget how important it is to spend time daily with the family in study and prayer.
May today be a blessed day for you, and don't forget to spend time in prayer and in the Word of God today.
Mark
