With the settlement on our barn, we can build a little barn! Yay! We were shocked to find out that there was money left after depreciating our 100 yr. old girl! I knew she was worth it and more, but I didn't think anyone else would agree with me.
So now we look into building something to house our Farmgirl Country Sales...and I'm thinking a farm needs a red barn with a real barn roof. I've never shopped for a barn so this will be the ultimate shopping spree.
We hope to save the wood from the old one - a family member was called to give his opinion on what to do - can you imagine that he said to burn it down??? Not in a million years would we do that. We appreciate his input however. Does it sound like we have some emotional attachment?
We think the foundation walls can be saved and maybe - just maybe - we can put a roof over part of it. Even if we can't walk along the sides, we can use the space for something. I'm thinking a greenhouse...I just thought of that as I write! How cool would that be??? Maybe the roof would be a see through deal. Oh wow - a huge potty shed! Well - give me your thoughts and suggestions.
We need to find someone to take the top part down. The barn measures 80' x 30'.
Note: When I was out in the yard, taking an updated picture of our barn, many Canadian Honkers flew north making lots of noise!!! Yay! Spring is coming!!
Take care!
Bonnie
Today my life is like sitting in a warm tub of water - that all over good feeling before the water turns cool. All is good and no conflicts.
It's easy to be grateful when all the planets are aligned and the stars are shining bright. It's those other days when its more difficult to appreciate my place in the universe.
I've read a couple of articles recently about how healthy it is to be actually, naturally grateful each day. In looking for another challenge, I've decided to try my hand at this way of thinking. One of the ways to cultivate and express this new way of thinking is to create a Grateful Journal. Each day I will record and reflect on small and/or huge things I'm thankful for in my life. Then on the days that I'm not feeling so good and grateful, I will have some recorded reminders to remind me.
I've heard of Thankful Jars. Little strips of paper fill a decorated jar, daily a strip is removed, you write down something you are grateful for, and put it back into the jar. At some point you can record these little strips of paper or just take them out, read and review your thankful thoughts.
An Affirmation Jar is filled with simple sayings like "You are the best listener" or "You have the greatest smile". Each day a strip is drawn out, read and you begin your day on a positive note. I see these as great gifts that are achieving multiple things - recycling a jar, an inexpensive gift and so thoughtful!
I'm off to make a couple of these Grateful ideas!
Today I'm grateful for having a place to express my thoughts.
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving Day!
Take care,
Bonnie
