(the CCClub made this most adorable snowoman)To capture all that has transpired here at Na-Da Farm and within my life recently, will take some major editing on my part.......we had the worst ice storm this area has seen, we had no power for Christmas, I boiled snow for water.......
yes, a blessing.......we entered into Christmas Eve and then into Christmas day with a true silent night.......
and you know me......nothing is simple.....so these events that have transpired prevented me from posting my Christmas post, pictures, music for you all......
and it also prevented me from visiting you and telling you hello! and blessings from the farm!
Please forgive me, but I didn't have power......
the ice storm damaged so many of our trees....but it could have been worse
the ice storm prevented us from having heat (the generator stopped working)...but it could have been worse
all in all, the ice storm was a blessing
"WHAT?" you say gasping your hand to your mouth
yes, a blessing.......we entered into Christmas Eve and then into Christmas day with a true silent night.......
no records were played, no late night popcorn and games....
we sung by candlelight at the piano
we prepared and made clam chowder via oil lamps and ingenuity
we prayed
we thanked the Lord for giving us each other and our farm
Thank you all for visiting the farm the past few days and leaving all your lovely comments, and a big thank you for all your personal e-mails to me.......
but you have to know something:
Christmas for us has just begun.......until Epiphany we are celebrating......so if you aren't sick of all the Christmas "stuff" I'm sure you will be by the time the farm puts away all the decorations come the day after Epiphany.......
so, I'll just leave you with Na-Da Farm's version of the first 3 days of Christmas
hee hee
A "PARTRIDGE" IN A PEAR TREE
2 "TURTLE DOVES"
3 "FRENCH HENS"
BLESSINGS from Na-Da Farm..........
and yes, each day, I will try my hardest to find a picture for you of Na-Da Farm's version of the 12 days of Christmas....try my darndest!
Lovely sentiments in spite of the so called hardships. Things here will be put away right straight as I have surgery on the 8th and truly need to get the house back in order! Looking forward to your coming posts, tho!
ReplyDeleteHello Anna Marie! We have our Christmas time till Epiphany too! We had a terrible flood on Christmas...I live in the city centre and we hadn't damages but in the country-side a disaster! The river inundated fields and houses! I'm dreaming the sun!
ReplyDeleteWish you and your family a wonderul and healthy new year!
Vale
So glad that all is well! Your photos of the first 3 days of Christmas sure bring a smile! Best warm wishes ~ Angela
ReplyDeleteWe had an ice storm here in Kentucky this past year. It was very destructive to our area and we lost a few trees on our farm. We lived without power for a week and it was quite a learning experience. A lot of cooking on the woodstove. It does make for some peaceful times....and early bedtimes!
ReplyDeleteI think I shivered reading this imagining how cold it must have been. However, if anyone can turn this situation into a special event, it's you...and it appears you did exactly that. I love that you ushered in Christmas with a true Silent Night.
ReplyDeleteThe choir at mass Christmas Eve sang Silent Night in German and it was exquisite. I thought about you!
Anne Marie, you are a stitch! Nothing like living primitive.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! May your year be full of joy & blessings ~ TTFN~ Marydon
Anne Marie~~~
ReplyDeleteYou definitely got the brunt of the storm. I am relieved to hear that you are all safe and sound and made the best of the circumstances (and had a great time doing so). I loved hearing how you celebrated this special day. And I look forward to seeing the 12 days of Christmas!!
Have a wonderful, happy & healthy new Year!
xoxo
Jane
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year nn Marie!It actually sounded like a perfect Christmas you had!I'm happy you have power now though.If anyone was to make it through the storm it would be you! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteTracy
In the midst of these events we build memories with our children, don't we/
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a very special Christmas,
Blessings to you my friend...sounds like such a lovely Christmas day...nothing to distracted you from giving thanks. Hope all is back to normal...and you have dug yourselves and the sweet animals out. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI love the Nada Farm version of the 12 days of Christmas!!! So sorry to hear about your power troubles...I guess, in a way, you can say it brought you closer to Jesus though...remembering that day of His birth when the world was quiet and still...
ReplyDeleteWe do like our modern amenitites though, don't we??!!
My warmest wishes for a peaceful and blessed new year Anne Marie!!!
:) T
Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a beautiful Christmas despite the difficulties. A true silent night, how peaceful and beautiful. Glad to see you celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas, we do too! I always thought it was kind of sad the way the commercial world seems to immediately end everything about Christmas so quickly.
God Bless and have a wonderful evening,
Kathleen
Oh Anne Marie
ReplyDeleteHowever did you cook?
It does though sound like you had a very special Christmas.. filled with the essential Christmas spirit!!
Glad to here you survived it and I just love your photos
The partridge is simply wonderful!!
Merry Christmas and hopefully 'warm' and Happy New Year!! xxx Julie
Fabulous post...true blessings...
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it through the storm safe and sound.
ReplyDelete...wondered what was going on, as I was missing your posts! God has a way of making us see things in a new Light!
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie, if anyone could find the blessing in a power-less Christmas day it would be you my friend. Your attitude of thankfulness is a beautiful gift.That snowman is the cutest thing I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteHugs