Hey farm friends,
We started the week with a day to celebrate Veterans. Thank you to all who have served our country! The children had the day off of school, and I needed to get out of town. We went to Brevard to enjoy a hike in Pisgah National Forest.
I found myself trying to make peace with the creek. Creeks and rivers have always been a source of calm for me. Early in the weekend, I went for a walk in Montreat along another creek.
But 7 weeks ago, those creeks turned into raging rivers, destroying everything in their path. I was angry at these creeks.
Now, they flow peacefully as they did before, providing a beautiful setting for enjoying a day outside. The memory of Helene was still present in the erosion of the banks, but leaves had quietly fallen, covering the destruction.
Over the coming months as we continue to recover from Helene, I know we will have times of both peace and turmoil. Sometimes our sadness and anger will be covered up, just as those leaves have covered the debris.
My hope is that we can work towards peace- within ourselves, with our neighbors, and in our country and world- learning from the gentle side of those creeks. My hope is that we are gentle with ourselves and with others.
Peace be with you, friends!
We have also been collecting and shredding LOTS of leaves this week.
These leaves will slowly decompose and create a wonderful addition to our soil to help amend the beds that eroded during the hurricane.
Called “leaf mold,” composted leaves have so many benefits in the garden. We look forward to having this valuable resource to build our soil in the coming years.
Be kind to others and to yourself. Thanks so much for your support and love. We appreciate you!
