Lessons Learned on the Farm

• Jul. 1, 2009 - Around Our Place

Isn't it hard to believe that it's July already? The summer is flying by. Fortunately though, it's been great.

After cutting back my workload with The Old Schoolhouse in February, I thought I would perk up and start feeling better immediately. Alas, it didn't quite work that way. I really just started feeling better in the last few weeks - almost 4 months later! I still struggle with the normal ups and downs of fibromyalgia, but overall I'm coping much much better. I'm sleeping better and don't need supplements to help me sleep all the time and I'm able to get out and about much much more.

A friend pointed out to me that it just takes time for the body to heal itself. We tend to want quick relief, but after having burned the candle at both ends for far too long, it took me 4 months of doing practically nothing before my body could recover. The hard part was that it didn't feel like I was getting better during those months. At times, I actually felt worse and that was a real bummer, yet God was working and things were improving even when I didn't "feel" it.

In other news, we've lost all but one of our chickens and quite a few of our guineas. Apparently some predators decided to have themselves an all you can eat buffet on our delightful free range fowl. I miss my chickens and hearing the roosters crow. Now, we're down to 13 guineas and 1 hen.

Remember Little Red?

Apparently her hiding skills served her well. She's our lone survivor!

Thankfully Billy and Baab are doing well, as are the dogs and cats. And the boys and I have had a great summer. After being so tied down while I was working so much, we decided to schedule at least one fun budget-friendly activity a week. It's been such a blessing. I think I needed a mental change of pace to help myself heal too.

Plus after much procrastination, I finally got my oldest son's transcript up to date. Woo hoo! Homeschool mom dance of joy! It really helped me to think about not only what I want to do with him, but also with the other boys this upcoming school year. I am SO thankful for this season of refreshment and how God has shown Himself faithful every step of the way.

I still think more changes are coming, but I know that wherever God leads us, He will prepare the way.

Comments

• Jul. 1, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Nancy, so glad to hear you are doing better now, and enjoying the summer.
Love the picture of the hen!
Eleanor

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• Jul. 2, 2009 - Hey Friend

Posted by Anonymous

I am so glad to hear that you are feeling so much better. I know that doing too much can cause your body to play out.

I love the old saying it always gets worse before it gets better. Maybe now you can really start healing and just feeling better.

Sorry to hear about the chickens and guineas! Those mean old foxes!

Love ya girl!
Jen
www.belikeesther.blogspot.com

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• Jul. 4, 2009 - Glad

Posted by basketflat

I don't have Fibromyalgia. But, I experience major sleep interuptions and anxiety, as well as TMD. I've been dealing more with the anxiety lately and I have had to work more lately, but it's hard to tell where it's coming from. Anyhow, I feel like I can relate - something kind of invisible that really incapacitates... I'm glad you're finally feeling better. Your sweet country life and your way of writing about it sound so inviting.

Cathy

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• Jul. 6, 2009 - Glad you're feeling better!

Posted by Anonymous

I sure hope you continue to feel improvement in your health. I know from experience how frustrating it is to feel like a slug for months at a time!

By the way, what did you take that helped you sleep? Ah, restful sleep . . . it often eludes me too. I've resorted to taking a prescription med. for that temporarily, (and it really helped) but I'm looking for something natural to switch to. I tried melatonin but it hasn't worked for me.

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• Jul. 6, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

oops! I forgot to sign my name to my post above (about sleep)!

Chris :)
centeredathome.blogspot.com

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• Jul. 30, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Kim Rentz

I too have fibro and I understand where you are coming from. Have you tried the new drug Savella? I am glad you feel better and I am sorry about your chickens and guinees. We too only have 1 chicken left! Be blessed~~

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• Aug. 4, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

I see you haven't been blogging much either. I am so glad you have gotten some health relief over the last few months. It doesn't take long for my body to start breaking down with all fo the chaos and stress of a busy life. I"m so glad you've been able to slow down.
Wow! I"m really sorry about all of your chickens. I hope you find the culprit!
Letitia

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