This morning I woke up to the birds singing outside my window. I love that. A short time later I received a disturbing call from a friend who is choosing to walk in sin. This stired up a lot of anger and sadness in me and just brought my mood down.
Bill made breakfast, like he always does on Saturdays, then everyone headed outside to do chores. Bill and the boys worked on repairs and mowing. I cultivated the bed for our potatoes. Basically I worked in the dirt for a couple hours. My hands are blistered, my muscles are tired, I was sweaty and dirty (I have showered since) and I feel great. Fresh air, sunshine, hardwork - gifts from God. I am still upset about my friend but I have turned her over to the Lord. In the midst of all the dirt, I found the peace of Jesus.
Another really cool thing happened today. After the dirt was prepared I decided to hook up the first rain collection barrel. Bill cut the gutter and I attached the flexible elbow, put the screen over the barrel and put it in place. Within 5 minutes of putting it in place it started to rain. 20 minutes later the (55 gallon) barrel was full! Now it is sunny and the birds are singing again.
The plan over the next couple of weeks is (Lord willing) to get a barrel set up at three down spouts on the house and the two on the garage. The two barrels on the side of the house with the garden and fruit trees will have spigots attached to soaker hoses which will water the veggies and trees automatically.
I hope to post picture of all of this soon.
Blessings to all,
Lorie
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Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Rain barrels
Posted by Jennifer
I like the idea of the soaker hoses hooked up to the rain barrels. My beds seem too far away from the house to do that, but I might be able to rig something up. Thanks for the idea!