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”
Fair winds for your journey, Celi. Keeping you and yours in my prayers. I’m sure everything will sort itself out. My step-kids are scattered across the country but so far are all doing okay. Safe travels.
I know – the checking up on them is like making sire you have all your arms and legs..
Safe travel and wishes that things sort themselves out.
Thank you honey! c
Welcome home, imagine my surprise to read you have whanau in Nz!
Oh how lovely – yes I am a NZer – born and bred.
Yes, Mothers aye! They need to see with their own eyes and hands that all is taken care of … and also – Kids sometimes just need their Mummas. No matter their age.
Safe travels and praying all is well ❤
yes – I am sure all will be well after we get over this bump in the road – at least until the next kid hits a bump!
Dearest Celi, My heart is in my throat. I have been there and all you can do is put your head down and go. Take care. XXX Virginia
Yes – darling girl / yes – you know better than most . Love love
Yep, positive thoughts are definitely needed and on the way. When your kids need you, they need you. I hope everything will be ok and that you have a safe trip. Keeping fingers crossed.
I completely understand, and I send positive thoughts and vibes for your trip. Life’s interruptions are what send us on both amazing side-journeys and moments of growth. I’ll say a little chant for you in the woodlands this morning.
That is the most beautiful thought – a woodlands chant – thank you
You go girl! I believe that is what family is for. You stick together and support each other in any way possible. Families stick together!
Oh thinking of you dear Celi and your family … safe travels lovely. All the best to John too ..
Best wishes and safe travels …
Thinking of you all xx