2012, Over and Out

We have had a productive and enjoyable couple of days, firstly at Zarepath assisting Nathan and Joy in erecting goat fencing, and then at Hebron ticking off a number of chores.  The blessing and encouragement given and received at times like these is incalculable and I'm sure gives Yehovah just has much pleasure to see His children supporting common visions.

Zarepath - Nathan on his trusty steed in the background.

Yakira was a big help passing tools and writing down all the sheep numbers

It was time for the annual drenching and vaccination for the flock so this was a big task, mainly because we need proper sheep yards and a race, so that has moved up the priority list.

Nathan giving Brendan a hand 

We also rounded up Gulliver, our alpaca, who was extremely obliging today, and the boys to give them their annual constitutional.

Gulliver willingly came through the race, knelt down and took his medicine like a man :)

The boys were surprisingly easy to handle today so I'll be putting them up on Gumtree to sell this week

Neal fixed the air-conditioner so we are now prepared for the hot spell that's coming.  I, for one, am extremely grateful for this handyman effort!  Trevor was in charge of the tractor today and he slashed the caper paddock and the orchard, which makes it much easier to move about without having to wade through dry, itchy weeds.  Dad and Brendan fixed a water leak and refilled the top tank again.  Unfortunately we've had to disconnect the pipe down to the front gate but it can be reconnected when we want to create garden bed.

Christina, with Yohanan's fantastic help, cleared all of the offending pigface from the garden, resulting in two trailer loads.  This was a big effort and very much appreciated as we can now convert that area to a more attractive front garden.

It was very encouraging for everyone to see how well some of the caper plants are doing and there were even some buds and flowers to show off.  Rabbits have had a nibble on some of them so I might have to bag them again and I'll get some pindone bait to put down next week.

Not a great shot, but proud caper owners :)

 

One unfortunate event yesterday was that Christina had a car accident but we give thanks to Yehovah for protecting her and the children from any harm. 

We are coming up to our seven year anniversary so I'll put together some before and after shots of the property so we can appreciate and give thanks for all Yehovah has done for us, as well as give ourselves a pat on the back!

As I am typing this I am watching the full moon rise, the landscape soften and stillness descend upon Hebron.  I am again reminded of what a privilege it is to be set apart for His purposes.  We may be a peculiar people, an oddity or even a spectacle, but more importantly we are a people who love Him and delight in His torah and His ways.  Deut 4:1-9

May His shalom be with you on this shabbat.