Posting on the Hebron Herald has had a hiatus for the last few months so it's time to pick up the pen, so to speak, and get the ink flowing again.
The last few months here at Hebron has had its blessings and challenges; the kind of challenges that 100kph winds bring. The sukkah was completely destroyed but this gives us an opportunity to build a stronger, more appropriate structure in time for Sukkot in October. A couple of big trees at the driveway entrance were pushed over but the contract chippers came along at the right time so they cleaned up the mess and then delivered a truck load of mulch. Now that's what I call a silver lining!
The house naturally copped a blast and so there is damage to the guttering, the front door and the air-conditioner so we've quite a list to keep the boys busy for a while. Unfortunately we also lost a few of our young trees from the horrendous winds and it was rather saddening to see them uprooted, especially my favourite hakia. There is quite an investment of time, care and attention devoted to growing trees and I was surprised at how affected I was seeing them destroyed. It did bring to my mind that at the end of the age when everything will be tried by fire there will be those who devoted their lives to something, only to see it all go up in smoke. How devastating that moment will be. But for those whose work will be refined by the fire will have the unspeakable joy of seeing their sacrifice accepted, refined and used for the honour of Yehovah.
What we are creating here at Hebron requires our energy, time and finances and at the end of the age this too will be tested by fire. We believe that for our community this plot of land represents Yehovah's blessings to us and gives us an opportunity to come together to deepen relationships and celebrate the moedim in oneness. My desire is that when people come and spend time here they go away with a sense of shalom and contentment, not only that they enjoyed our fellowship and facilities. The comforts and aesthetics, whilst relevant on one level, on their own will not survive the test of fire. It is what we are building as a community, devoting ourselves to Yehovah and His righteousness that will be refined and purified.
As feed is very low in the paddocks we sold 15 of our lambs and will be selling off the remaining lambs over the next month or two. So if you're wanting to pop some quality Hebron lamb in your freezers let me know so we can arrange the next trip to the butchers.
Gulliver did nothing to endear himself to us on the weekend and I think his time here has come to an end. On the other hand Don Pedro did his job much better, so the difference of having a stud raised versus pet raised alpaca was manifestly obvious. Gulliver and his replacement will be number one on the agenda at our next Hebron chat around! Our flock is in excellent condition and it looks as though the majority of our ewes are in lamb so they will be lambing around the time of Sukkot.
On a personal note, I am in the process of renovating the unused caravan with the intention of living in it. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time so I'm looking forward to it. This has provoked quite a few raised eyebrows so I thought I'll create a new page to explain the reasons behind it and the log the process of resurrecting the leaky old girl.
Until next time....shalom aleichem!
The last few months here at Hebron has had its blessings and challenges; the kind of challenges that 100kph winds bring. The sukkah was completely destroyed but this gives us an opportunity to build a stronger, more appropriate structure in time for Sukkot in October. A couple of big trees at the driveway entrance were pushed over but the contract chippers came along at the right time so they cleaned up the mess and then delivered a truck load of mulch. Now that's what I call a silver lining!
The house naturally copped a blast and so there is damage to the guttering, the front door and the air-conditioner so we've quite a list to keep the boys busy for a while. Unfortunately we also lost a few of our young trees from the horrendous winds and it was rather saddening to see them uprooted, especially my favourite hakia. There is quite an investment of time, care and attention devoted to growing trees and I was surprised at how affected I was seeing them destroyed. It did bring to my mind that at the end of the age when everything will be tried by fire there will be those who devoted their lives to something, only to see it all go up in smoke. How devastating that moment will be. But for those whose work will be refined by the fire will have the unspeakable joy of seeing their sacrifice accepted, refined and used for the honour of Yehovah.
What we are creating here at Hebron requires our energy, time and finances and at the end of the age this too will be tested by fire. We believe that for our community this plot of land represents Yehovah's blessings to us and gives us an opportunity to come together to deepen relationships and celebrate the moedim in oneness. My desire is that when people come and spend time here they go away with a sense of shalom and contentment, not only that they enjoyed our fellowship and facilities. The comforts and aesthetics, whilst relevant on one level, on their own will not survive the test of fire. It is what we are building as a community, devoting ourselves to Yehovah and His righteousness that will be refined and purified.
Last weekend those who were able came up to spend the sabbath together and then do some chores around the place the next day. On the home maintenance side of things, Neal and Thienus installed a
pump on the hot water service and showers are now a pleasure.
As feed is very low in the paddocks we sold 15 of our lambs and will be selling off the remaining lambs over the next month or two. So if you're wanting to pop some quality Hebron lamb in your freezers let me know so we can arrange the next trip to the butchers.
Gulliver did nothing to endear himself to us on the weekend and I think his time here has come to an end. On the other hand Don Pedro did his job much better, so the difference of having a stud raised versus pet raised alpaca was manifestly obvious. Gulliver and his replacement will be number one on the agenda at our next Hebron chat around! Our flock is in excellent condition and it looks as though the majority of our ewes are in lamb so they will be lambing around the time of Sukkot.
On a personal note, I am in the process of renovating the unused caravan with the intention of living in it. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time so I'm looking forward to it. This has provoked quite a few raised eyebrows so I thought I'll create a new page to explain the reasons behind it and the log the process of resurrecting the leaky old girl.
Until next time....shalom aleichem!
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