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Sweet Summer 16

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This year our gatherings  have been hampered by the COVID restrictions so unfortunately Hebron has been quieter than normal, so I thought it's about time I posted an update on what has been happening up here.

Sunrise on cloudy days are spectacular!
A local farmer is agisting sheep here for the summer and they
regularly put a side of lamb in the freezer.  Win/win!

The bees always look for summer flowering so we will continue to plant trees
and bushes that flower each season.

For the first time last year we entered a share-farm agreement with a young bloke to cut hay.  It was a learning curve for both of us but it will definitely be of benefit to us financially and a blessing to see the land producing.

 
 Every necessary task that gets completed adds value to Hebron and increases its usability.The guys are currently erecting a fence line around my place, Tikvah and now my dog won't have to share her water bowl with the sheep this year! 
 

Sometimes, like today, the wind makes being outside decidedly unpleasant, or it's way too hot to do any work but there's a water leak to be attended to, or the sheep have decided that fences are optional.  But there are also days that end with a beautiful sunset this like one and you can just stand there and bless YHVH.

We have been stewards of this land for 16 years now and in that time Hebron has seen an incredible amount of development.  This year we want to finish the new garden area, which will add a beautiful space to sit and enjoy, and an added dimension to Hebron's purpose.  I'm hoping we'll be able to have it finished and be looking gorgeous for Sukkot for this year.

 I know I say it all the time, but how blessed are we that YHVH has led us along this journey of community to develop relationships and hone our characters so we reflect His nature and not our own.  Hebron has been and will continue to be instrumental in that process; such is the wisdom of YHVH.

Praise Him for His kindness! 

 

 




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