Hello friends!
So, unfortunately, we are back with a short update due to work.
The good news is that I got that initial project out the door. The bad news is that it happened to coincide with some very unexpected disruptions to our service and while it’s not my fault, it sorta default became my problem to solve, and I am still working long hours. Since we are already growing beyond our current infrastructure, I am putting out fires near constantly. Ranging between 14 and 17 hour work days, except for the couple days I had off around Easter. Plus, the product likes to throw errors around 2 am. So I have been perpetually cranky for about a month. But I should be getting some backup in a bit here, so help is coming soon.
Easter was very fun, we had a windstorm during the Easter celebration which meant everyone pretty much hung out inside because it was super cold and biting. But the egg hunt still went on and the kids had a wonderful time. They love hiding inside with the windows all closed while we hide eggs, and then they line up for baskets and get to go hunting all around the farm. Well, anywhere where I feel it’s safe to have kiddos, not with the horses in the chaos, for example.
My cousin gave a lovely bible study on the true meaning behind the death and resurrection of Christ, and how, much like with Christmas, we need to be very mindful about how we celebrate such that God is always the focus, not materialistic things. I was very impressed with the research and work she put in, not that she’s not totally super smart and awesome, just that I know presenting like that freaks her out. She totally killed it though.
During those couple of days off I got to try a little post winter work with the girls and was so so so impressed with how much my girls retained and have even grown from the fall. They are so clever. They’ve been enjoying the warm weather I’ve been missing, and are wearing their little fly masks to help with sunburn and such.
We got a little more burning and cleanup done around the farm, and by we, I mean my parents mostly. I get little stories here and there when I come out for food or when they come back to the office. Most are really sweet, like, “Honey and Joe are cuddling on the porch”. Some worry me like “hey, no worries but we sorted very minorly lit the fence on fire but only a little”. So… I have concerns.
It’s storming today, it’s been threatening for a bit so I am not surprised. It’s that time of year too, where we start getting storms more frequently. It’s nice, fun to listen to when it’s not being destructive. I love watching them roll in, although today’s storm has been mostly constant, no rolling. Took out the power for a bit though, I am assuming lightning hit a pole or something.
Anyways guys, I am so sorry about the continued short updates. I am doing everything I can to revisit my personal life, hopefully soon.
Until we chat again, my friends!