I know it’s been a long time since I have posted anything .I apologize . I will do my best to get you up to speed on what has happened in my life and on the farm since my last post .
2017 saw us with our first blueberry harvest season ,a great Honey harvest ,good progress with our medicinal herbs ,Elderberry and Aronia . We were also working towards our Organic Certification .
A year ago, today, the unthinkable happened . Charlotte passed away from a heart attack .Nothing could have been more unexpected ,more devastating to me than that . She was my whole world ,my soulmate ,my reason for living . I can’t begin to put into words how I felt and how I still feel about her passing . Many ,many times I prayed to my Creator to take me, too .I will always love her and my heart will never be whole again.
As much as that hurt and continues to hurt ,I have to acknowledge that I have been a blessed man .I was blessed to have the love of my life with me for 41 years and 39 years of marriage.So many people never have that . We had a great marriage and great communication . We had discussed ,on more that one occasion, what we wanted for each other should one of us pass. Charlotte told me she never wanted me to be alone and she would find ,and send ,someone to me . Without going into detail ,she did what she said she would.
I have also been blessed to have friends and family that have been supportive of me as I endeavor to move on with my life .I am doing the best I can to move on with my life and the farm ,things I know Charlotte wanted for me .It has been hard and I have nothing but love for those who have helped me continue on . If I have learned anything this year it’s that life is short ,too short . I don’t know if I have 30 more seconds or 30 more years but I am determined to live my life to the fullest I can and honor what my Charlotte wanted for me. For those that can’t understand that I feel sorry for you. I hope you never find yourself alone and broken and that no one ever turns their back on you .
Rest assured ,I’m still standing and more determined that ever to live a purposeful life. Quitting is not an option. I would not wish what I have gone through the last year on anyone but I have learned who has my back and who doesn’t . Something we all need to know .
The farm this year was a struggle both with motivation and weather but I did get most of my Blackcurrants in the ground before they died. I lost the whole Blueberry crop to Deer who broke down the fence and browsed the flower buds . New fencing and Critter Gitters are holding those varmints at bay ,so far . The Bees produced another great harvest despite having fewer hives. I’m finalizing next years plans ,looking forward to better weather year .
A Farmers work ,is never done