by Texas Homesteader
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A few years ago Northeast Texas was hit with a whammy of a winter storm. Some areas got snow, some got sleet, still others got rain. We got ICE. And lots of it.
Our homestead was hit hard and the ice accumulation was so heavy that we listened fearfully in the dark while many trees came crashing down all night long as the storm raged on. The next morning at first light we tentatively stepped out into what looked like an icy war zone.
by Texas Homesteader~
While RancherMan & I were volunteering for our local Food Pantry recently, I overheard a small group of people talking about a client that sometimes picks up food there for his family. Something to the effect of “So-&-so picks up food for his household and I KNOW they must have money…”
This bothered me so much that although I certainly didn’t want to offend anyone, I felt the need to speak up. I hope in my voice some seed of understanding was planted.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I used to worry about my hosting abilities when entertaining guests here on the Homestead for a few days. Can I measure up to the awesome hosting experiences we enjoy when we stay with them?
Well, I’ve learned that although those city nights are fun, we’re able to welcome our guests just fine… Country Style!
by Texas Homesteader ~
“For Better or For Worse, In Sickness Or In Health…”. I remember speaking those words to RancherMan as my husband-to-be on our wedding day. And I remember him saying those same words back to me. But what do they actually mean?
by Texas Homesteader ~
During a particularly stressful time in my life I deal with restless nights. When a worried mind keeps me from sleeping, I’m comforted with assurance that I’m not alone.
by Texas Homesteader
OK, confession time. I’m shy. Not “Oh I don’t like to stand out” shy – PAINFULLY shy. So shy in fact that it’s hard to be openly friendly to strangers or acquaintances. It’s not that I don’t deeply desire that connection, I’m just too shy to put myself out there.
I can follow the familial line of severe shyness so I know where it comes from. My grandmother was even more shy than I am. But I just cannot overcome it.
Not everyone in my family is shy and I envy my siblings and family members that can casually start up a lighthearted chatty conversation with a casual acquaintance or even a complete stranger. Try as I might, I cannot do it.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Spring is a beautiful time to live in Texas. After the dreary season of winter, Texas puts out all her beauty for spring. The skies over our ranch are amazingly blue, the grass turns a vibrant green and bright yellows and dainty whites start popping out in bloom.
Aaaahhhhh….
by Texas Homesteader ~
As I was going through one of the most frightening time in my life – a battle with breast cancer – I found spiritual witness was sometimes found in the strangest places. Here is my story.
