Too Close to Tell

Coming to the end of another year, I found myself reflecting as I scrolled through some photos during Christmas break. How can a year that felt so difficult and challenging when I was in the middle of it; feel so rich, successful and full in retrospect? It's as if the photos smack me with the things I'm unable to see and feel because I'm too close and sometimes troubled. This is when I trust the path. Last year was the year of our barn. 2011 has been the year of the farm equipment. I was a varnishing and painting poor fool...the harrow, the plow, the huge ladder from Willie, the barn doors and loft shutters, and last but not least, the wagon. You might find a tear or two in my varnishing jobs, but we are coming together step by step. There is more digging to do inside to unearth the ancient stone. There will always be more coats of varnish and black iron paint for 'everyone'. The question now is what will 2012 hold for us? Whatever it is, I know it will be MORE. We are moving forward!

Comments

[Niels Windfeld Lund]

I understand completely the mixed feelings, why am I doing all this, and I know you have been working hard, digging, etc. felt it in your body, so.. I am really looking forward to in 2012 to meet you in person in September, when Bodil and I are coming and visit you physically and please don't refrain from asking us to take a dig ! all best wishes for New Year from us in a windy, chilly and humid countryside, but also from a warm and cozy farmhouse in DK (hope to see you here as well ), lol niels