No doorbells in the country

I know, three months of internet silence seems rather crazy, does it not?  We are moved and settled into our charming country home.  For those of you who might not be abreast to our families adventures, let me fill you in.  We did not build on the plot of land near wood river.  Instead we bought a little acreage right on the edge of grand island.  It has marvelous shade trees, a tiny 'forest' complete with a walking path, a chicken coop and a 10x30 storage shed.

 We are head over heels with this place and are still discovering new things each day.  I am constantly in awe each morning when I meet up with God on the path--the birds tittering en masse, the glorious sunrises, cool breezes, and hazy mists--and I cannot believe that He gave us everything we had desired in location, home, and land layout.

Our little farm is gaining momentum.  The chickens are growing, the garden is starting to give us bites to add to our plates, the orchard is started, and we harvested our first honey already.  I know that we are working hard on the land, and the kids have started school up again (much to their dismay), however it doesn't feel hard.  In spite of the work, we find that life is very idyllic and easy going.  I love not feeling harried, so when I discovered that there wasn't a doorbell on our home I found it very fitting.  This is the place where it's easy to just have someone knock on the door and come and stay awhile.  That is assuming you venture past the front porch.  The peace that is over this place just soothes the soul.  My introverted nature is assuaged here, and I am grateful for friends who keep contacting me as time is fluid and the days meld into weeks faster than I realize.

Consider this your invitation to come and rejuvenate your soul alongside mine.  Just come on over, knock on my door, and stay awhile.  You'll quickly see why we love it here so much.