My family at home in New Zealand are having some troubles so I am selling cows and pigs as fast as I can so I can fly home next week.
Aunty Anna, Txiki and Stupid ( 2 heifers and one cow ) are being sold in the next few days to two different locations. And on Monday I will clear the whole back field of the four hogs, I am literally spending days in the truck dragging the stock trailer. But last minute fares are not cheap. 
With the help of my short term woofers I am getting the fences up to date and fine tuning my lazy laid back systems, getting all the pigs and birds and cows ready for John to take over for a week while working full time . It will not be easy for him.
Sometimes a Mama needs to be with her children. And there better not be anything getting in her way.
Anyway – the why is not my story to tell. But I felt I owed you a partial explanation for my lack of attention.
My Self is running on fumes already and I have days to go yet. I will be in and out of the blog but mostly Out with all the early morning deliveries of animals and the rush to get the farm ready for a hand over in six days. 
I feel I am running right to the end of my mental and physical abilities. But there you are. I will get through – we all will. We must.
Mothers aye!
Photos taken by my latest Wwoofers Mary and Coco. They have been such a help.
Love celi
WEATHER: Still no rain.
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107 responses to “SO HERE IS THE THING”
I will keep your family in my prayers. Have a safe trip and I hope things work themselves out.
Yes! Things will – you know how mothers are / always over reacting !
May the Higher Powers be with you and yours . . . . our thoughts and prayers will be. Hour by hour, day by day . . . this too will pass. You will cope way better being with your family . . .
Lovely – hopefully already passed!!
Be safe, travel safe……light and love
Thank you Barbie .
In the midst of the chaos, you managed a glorious photo of the cat. You’ll manage everything else ahead of you just fine, too. I’m sure of it.
That lovely shot was taken by one of my Woofer’s. Isn’t it sweet
Best of luck and goodness to you and your family. Mamas aye!
I’ll take that luck ! Thank you
I have no words… thinking of you , wishing you the best
Sometimes Mum just needs to get hone to check up that everything is ok
“Here’s the thing,” indeed. I too shall pray you have a safe trip that includes valuable time with the kiddlies and hope all the troubles get cleared away. Missing your daily reports but surely there are times when schedules need adjustment. We are all there with you, at least in spirit. ~ Mame 🙂
Thank you Mame –
We’ll all miss you but I know that a mama has to do what she needs to do. Family first. Be safe.
Yes. Family first – well said.
May all go well and your travel be smooth. Love and blessings to you and your family.
Thank you / blessings are good
The weather is just starting to warm up here too. A beautiful sunny day in Auckland today. May you be greeted with warmth and sunshine.
I am so sorry.. But it will all get sorted in the end…l send my love and best wishes
Everything will be fine I am sure – just a minor hiccup – but I am drawn to home all the same.
Safe journey and a wish that all will be well.
Thank you Deb
Take care, take time to breathe, thinking of you and yours…
Breathing is a very useful skill
Particularly under stress; )
And if done slowly and deeply, like smoking but without the smoke.
Well, unless it’s coming out your ears… lol
I know how you feel—I’m worried about my sons too at the moment and it’s a horrible feeling. Thank god you have the girls to help at the moment at least. Hope everything turns out for the best. Xxx
There! Yes! Being a parent dies not stop
When they leave home
No😬
It is so difficult in trying times to be so far away from family. Hope all works out quickly and well. Sending you a big hug. 😘
Yes! You will understand. Living far away from
Loved ones makes us easily anxious
Oh no, I’m so sorry. It must be so hard to be away from your children, especially when there are challenges. I’m so glad you can go. I’m wishing you a productive week. You will find the energy – as you said, you must! Safe journey and I hope all goes well.
One down – two more trips to go. Then I will be off again