Changes and choices

Magic moment

For the first time in a long time I declined to take on a job, despite the extra income it would provide and the resume improvement potential. Today, I made the decision putting my family and myself first, and it was difficult.
Don't get me wrong, my family have always been my priority, but work was also a competing rival and my own health and well-being was low on the list.

Life is changing for us, slow and at times wobbly but changing it is, without any doubt.
And it is good. 

New front fence line

Our recent series of unfortunate incidents have reminded me about the fragile hold we have on life; the fact that we are vulnerable and despite our best preparations and care, life still happens good, bad, tragic and joyous. We are then left with the choice of how to deal with the events as they unfold.
Hearing Bek's screams after falling from her horse sent fear to my core in a similar way to when I saw the smashed tractor and Daryl covered in shards of glass.  I no longer want to be so busy working that I am unable to be available for my family or friends, or to participate in events or activities. I am working enough just now.
Rivergum is an unexpected life event and we are learning to navigate this change, day by day. Some days we do this successfully, communicating well and other days we fail on many levels.

Improvements are continuing and some 200 posts have been rammed into the ground ready for drilling and wiring.That is a lot of holes that will be drilled by Daryl and his nifty Christmas present.  We are still waiting for some calves to make an entrance and the young ones are happily part of the herd.

Kiwi is none the worse for wear after Bek's accident and is contentedly munching his days away while Bek recovers.

Not quite smiling but homeward

Bek has been given the all clear. She is not allowed to lift (no hanging out washing for her!) or do anything to put strain on her back. It is great to have her home again.

Roast pork anyone?

On a leisurely note, Daryl bought a bow and a few arrows and we enjoyed a trip to Yarram to pick it up. On our way home we stopped in at Rosedale Butchers and picked up some free range pork. Thanks to our neighbour who raises pigs we are looking forward to many delicious meals.

New toy

Our granddaughter is joining us this weekend and in anticipation of her visit we found a new pair of boots, in her size...so cute!

She will love them!

Until next time

N