Mother Nature rewards the desert with amazing sights, doesn't she? I didn't fully appreciate it when I lived in Phoenix or New Mexico or Texas...Dry, barren land, but, then, when you weren't looking, it burst out in song!
It was pretty incredible!
Your land is gorgeous. I so appreciate what happens when you aren't paying attention. Thank you for the beauty. Thank you for keeping the positive vibes going, even when you aren't feeling it, and thank you for being you.
You are a special human being. ❤️
Thanks for tagging me. You have been sitting here with me, I didn't dare close it!
Thank you for ALL your comments. And ALL your sweet words Denise. I tore ligaments in my foot over three weeks ago. So I'm in an airboot and on crutches - mostly. Then just after this post we were in an accident. We have an "element" that cuts the farmers fences at night to push the livestock into the road. We drove into the cattle "wandering" in the road in the early evening coming through the pass. There was nothing to do except brace for impact. We are all fine - HALLELUYAH but the vehicle is not. Neither is the bull we hit. So I do apologise for a very belated reply
Tracey! 😮 Noooooo. Thank God you are all fine! I cannot understand the mentality of anyone wanting to cause harm to an animal or in your case, a family making their way home. What an experience for those poor kids, in so many ways. :(
I am so very sorry. Please never apologize for late replies. This is not important in the big scheme of things. Because life isn't hard enough living out as you do... let's add a few more challenges. :(
I hope that things are returning to a somewhat normal state *and your foot! How is that coming along? That is a long heal for sure. My daughter had surgery for her torn ligaments... it took forever to heal. Be good to you, although that is a hard task to follow.
Prayer for healing, in all the ways you need it. 💜
Were these your livestock or someone else's that you happened upon? Will your vehicle be recoverable?
Again, I am so sorry. Is there anything I can do for you? XOXO
Denise thank you. We truly were sheltered by the Hand of the Most High! And have subsequently heard that this is a regular event on that stretch of road. My husband is head of security (like a farm neighbourhood watch but on steroids and over a huge area). The town outside of which we hit the cattle is currently a problem area. Stock theft, drunken brawls, drugs and far worse. It's about an hour from home but I could phone friend's who are closer to fetch us. Wierdly enough one of his workers were also in the accident. They were the third vehicle to hit the bull we initially hit.
Anyway, it often feels like my lifesaving days. Being out in the huge waves. Every time you come up for air the next wave hits.....and then suddenly you're through the waves and the ocean is flat and smooth and beautiful.
What a great analogy! That is exactly what it must feel like, although not something many would know, or want to.
That is so scary to live that close, in a different universe, so far and away from the idyllic life you lead. ❤️
That is such an odd coincidence! I think of the poor farmer that owns the bull. Insurance or not, what a setback! I am so happy that the Buckaroos are safely home, where they belong!
Have a great week ahead!
The best (worst) part is that the entire dead animal was chopped up and carried off (probably on a barbeque) before the police or firetrucks arrived!
Shocking, for you, disgusting for me, but that is how it rolls in South Africa
Actually, that is quite disgusting. The fact that they could even put that up to their lips grosses me out. :(