tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post8659218396780873637..comments2023-10-18T08:14:35.207-04:00Comments on Thistle Cove Farm: It's Been A Year...Already!Thistle Cove Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-84752752419131760402017-03-30T08:30:27.258-04:002017-03-30T08:30:27.258-04:00Elizabeth, I sure don't feel very strong...esp...Elizabeth, I sure don't feel very strong...especially this morning. My to-do list adds to itself overnight but God has been gracious with His strength and so far, so good. He has a plan, for all of us, and His plan is for our good. I trust Him. <br />As for keeping the faith...there is no other choice. If we don't go on, where will we go?Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-72519939001303654702017-03-30T08:14:45.543-04:002017-03-30T08:14:45.543-04:00Yes, hope springs eternal and with warmer weather,...Yes, hope springs eternal and with warmer weather, not so terrified of pipes freezing again.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-20659661153010529762017-03-29T19:24:46.163-04:002017-03-29T19:24:46.163-04:00You are the strongest woman that I "know"...You are the strongest woman that I "know". God certainly works in mysterious ways. I hope that you keep the faith and know that wonderful things are ahead for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-23016884822919934302017-03-26T06:15:31.548-04:002017-03-26T06:15:31.548-04:00I hope you can get it sorted soon but Spring is ne...I hope you can get it sorted soon but Spring is nearly here. That will surely help.Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-52574062078756474862017-03-24T18:22:46.756-04:002017-03-24T18:22:46.756-04:00God has a plan...and part of that plan is to wear ...God has a plan...and part of that plan is to wear me slam out. At least, it seems that's part of His plan. I'm so exhausted I can't hit the floor with my hat!Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-52449624440216921252017-03-24T18:21:54.428-04:002017-03-24T18:21:54.428-04:00Thanks, Amalia, although I sure wish it wasn't...Thanks, Amalia, although I sure wish it wasn't only virtual - lol.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-58565510094158340332017-03-24T18:21:07.723-04:002017-03-24T18:21:07.723-04:00I think so...the exhaustion level seems to be comp...I think so...the exhaustion level seems to be complete. The insurance rep got an earful from the construction man and things seem a bit better. Time will tell.<br />Connie, my best guess is this house was built 1850 to 1870 but no one really knows.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-58064538667080016202017-03-24T18:19:09.134-04:002017-03-24T18:19:09.134-04:00It's been surreal and not over yet...a comedy ...It's been surreal and not over yet...a comedy of complete and total errors. I've stopped laughing but at least I'm not crying. Hope you're doing well...you're in my prayers.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-84409697294267470102017-03-24T11:08:11.733-04:002017-03-24T11:08:11.733-04:00Oh dearie, you are going through it. God loves yo...Oh dearie, you are going through it. God loves you! Yes, he does! Your outing through the calving pasture surely gave you a rest and a delight. Gumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-48658790600957360192017-03-24T08:35:02.529-04:002017-03-24T08:35:02.529-04:00You've been through a lot, Sandra. Sending you...You've been through a lot, Sandra. Sending you a virtual slice of chocolate cake. And a hug.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-90193098283458886022017-03-24T07:54:48.758-04:002017-03-24T07:54:48.758-04:00You're the strongest person I can think of, bu...You're the strongest person I can think of, but even the strong have a limit to their strength. This flood of yours appears to have nudged that limit for you. Dealing with the insurance rep is an insult. Is there a way that you can push your claim 'upstairs' and get him out of the picture? <br /><br />The joinery in your home's frame is beautiful.<br />Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-50859777378576761992017-03-23T09:25:26.230-04:002017-03-23T09:25:26.230-04:00Oh my!! I wish I could give that insurance rep a ...Oh my!! I wish I could give that insurance rep a piece of my mind . . . although I doubt it would do any good. Hang in there sister! Spring is a comin'!!! Blessings from Missouri! (We have lots of baby calves around here too :)!Down On The Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172041056064630527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-76894620343414612022017-03-22T13:16:39.168-04:002017-03-22T13:16:39.168-04:00I made beef tips with mushroom gravy over noodles ...I made beef tips with mushroom gravy over noodles yesterday, home made sausage this morning and tomorrow is a pineapple upside down cake. Church folks are coming tomorrow to lend a hand and I am beating myself up over NOT cleaning the house before they come to help clean the house. These last 2 weeks I've done nothing except feed the wood stove, feed the animals and clean litter boxes. To say this place needs cleaning is NOT gilding the lily! lolSandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-8078588106762095342017-03-22T13:13:14.174-04:002017-03-22T13:13:14.174-04:00Dewena, the hard work doesn't beat me up nearl...Dewena, the hard work doesn't beat me up nearly like dealing with folks who are trying to bully, lie, cheat, steal from me. And those are the "Christians"; we won't talk of the outright sinners! <br />It's all joy to escape into the sunny valley and watch God's creatures...a blessing and a gift.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-87803713320374120742017-03-22T13:09:07.884-04:002017-03-22T13:09:07.884-04:00Yeah, those calf photos...maybe I'll hit up my...Yeah, those calf photos...maybe I'll hit up my sheep farming neighbor next...smile.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-10675554740631981132017-03-22T13:08:31.032-04:002017-03-22T13:08:31.032-04:00The dogs and I opened and closed gates for neighbo...The dogs and I opened and closed gates for neighbor farmers this morning. I've determined to get out of the house, into the sun shine for a time each and every single day. Yes, to taking the next step. Gretchen, if we don't go on, where will we go?Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-13670886809408967052017-03-22T13:07:13.910-04:002017-03-22T13:07:13.910-04:00Oh YES Dori...to the Lord helping in hard situatio...Oh YES Dori...to the Lord helping in hard situations. January was difficult, February was hard and March has been awful. At least it's warm, sun is shining and maybe, just maybe, the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a train...lol.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-74592996118231193792017-03-22T13:05:53.073-04:002017-03-22T13:05:53.073-04:00Insurance companies have their OWN interest and lo...Insurance companies have their OWN interest and love us when we're writing the checks. There are a lot of thieves out there, on both sides of the table but I'm not one of 'em. Dave always said the more a person squawks about something, the more likely it is to be a lie. <br />Watching something be born is always amazing and a miracle. Usually, the mother pushes the calf out while both are on the ground. For some reason, that little one was hung up and it took a while to swing loose. Many thanks for your prayers.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-85093054890044432222017-03-22T13:02:52.337-04:002017-03-22T13:02:52.337-04:00I've helped birth lambs, foals, kittens and pu...I've helped birth lambs, foals, kittens and puppies...it's always a miracle! You're remembered in prayer, Anita. God has a plan.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-70017927340846523562017-03-22T13:01:44.278-04:002017-03-22T13:01:44.278-04:00What a lovely, lovely...movie. I've never read...What a lovely, lovely...movie. I've never read the book and should. I'm not even sure what "normal" is anymore but your prayers are welcome, needed, appreciated.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-52035918416091813552017-03-22T13:00:40.438-04:002017-03-22T13:00:40.438-04:00Overall, winter hasn't been too awful but when...Overall, winter hasn't been too awful but when it was bad, it was horrid. Normal...not even sure what that is anymore...lol.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-56500502255988610302017-03-22T12:47:45.890-04:002017-03-22T12:47:45.890-04:00Fattening, nice kitchen things sound just what you...Fattening, nice kitchen things sound just what you need right now- and lots of them! Your reward awaiting you in heaven is going to be some portion xxmagsmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278148796772565928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-70856779243626000312017-03-22T11:59:24.337-04:002017-03-22T11:59:24.337-04:00I hope warm weather comes soon and stays because i...I hope warm weather comes soon and stays because it makes me cry to think of you not being able to get a good night's sleep because of fear of it all happening again. And now the register mess? More red tape? It seems as hopeless as trying to fight city hall, as the saying goes. I am just continually struck with all the HARD work you do, endlessly.<br /><br />And yet you keep on taking notice of God's wonders around you like the struggle of that mama cow to give birth and of the calf to be born. Life is varied, to say the least.<br /><br />Warm days to you, Sandra, and some cooperation from insurance people,<br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-78934979682561698962017-03-22T06:23:43.164-04:002017-03-22T06:23:43.164-04:00Good grief, talk about trials! You've been hav...Good grief, talk about trials! You've been having them! That calf, though, the photos are priceless. Birth is always such a wonderful miracle. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-56267709842493217122017-03-22T01:22:33.255-04:002017-03-22T01:22:33.255-04:00I've been wondering how the cleanup was going....I've been wondering how the cleanup was going. So sorry it's interminable :-(<br /><br />And I'm really GLAD that you were able to get out and do something besides deal with insurance companies, like take pictures of cows giving birth - and we get the fun of looking at your pictures. Those cows are amazing.<br /><br />And you, Sandra, are another creature of God who keeps on taking the next step, doing what needs to be done, as God gives you strength. And He does that! XOGretchenJoannahttp://www.gretchenjoanna.comnoreply@blogger.com