Good afternoon on this Friday! It is a chilly, blustery and rainy day here today and yesterday. We have had over 2 inches of rain. So many crops yet in the field. The corn has been testing in the mid 20s and this rain, no sun weather has the farmers in knots. Hopefully the wind won't blow hard and knock the corn down. The beans are rather in the same situation for the same reason..too wet.
We don't have row crops on our homestead, but it doesn't stop us from worrying about those who do. The stress of waiting for the weather to change is heavy. You can tell by the talk in the coffee shops and at the feed store. Farmers are really beginning to get concerned. The forecast has rain every other day for the next week. Please pray for our farmers..they know worry, they know what devastation can come from a lost or downed crop.
As I look out the window..I see the leaves falling. There is a saness about that and yet I always feel that the ground and nature are getting ready for their "nights" sleep. They need to rest in order to do all we want them to do come spring and summer.
The leaves have fallen in the back pasture where the squirrels are still wildly gathering for their winter feeds. I can see their huge nest from the house. It was so well hidden by the leaves..such miracles around us.
Well..all for today..have a great weekend..and remember your farmer friends.
