I felt a twang of sadness as I drove away from the makeshift shepherd’s hut that has been our home for the last twenty-five months, car loaded with our essential belongings, pots and pans and cutlery rattling, black bags bursting with clothes and bedding crammed into the backseat, mattress strapped to the roof and two big, hairy dogs panting happily in the boot.
Thank you for sharing these simple updates on your life, Carly. They are beautiful to read, and remind me of the fact that often the good life is hard-won, yet always worth that struggle; remind me that beautiful things come with bittersweet emotions, and I'm better off for having such feelings in my own life to follow me through new seasons.
I always say that a good life is worth working for, and doesn’t come handed on a platter. Thank you for reading, Joel. And yes, so true, to feel and experience joy and beauty we have to open our hearts to it all.
You and your husband really had it rough on the hill! You have determination, for certain! A survivor. Like the grandmother you described. I hope you soon have heat and light for the winter. So you call electricians “sparkies”. Love that. My husband was a Sparky and a good one.
You know, we could have easily felt sorry for ourselves and quit or moved into a rental, but we made a choice to stick it out and we’re so glad we did for everything we’ve learned and come through to get here now. I thought of my Nan and her determination a lot! Thank you, Trish.
Love your writing Carly, reading about your evolving relationship with land and life. Raw and real, rooted and beautiful. Hope you soon feel cosy and warm in your new home. It sounds like a wonderful new chapter is beginning with a rich bounty to follow. Hope you get to rest well in between the hard graft xx
Thank you for sharing these simple updates on your life, Carly. They are beautiful to read, and remind me of the fact that often the good life is hard-won, yet always worth that struggle; remind me that beautiful things come with bittersweet emotions, and I'm better off for having such feelings in my own life to follow me through new seasons.
I always say that a good life is worth working for, and doesn’t come handed on a platter. Thank you for reading, Joel. And yes, so true, to feel and experience joy and beauty we have to open our hearts to it all.
You and your husband really had it rough on the hill! You have determination, for certain! A survivor. Like the grandmother you described. I hope you soon have heat and light for the winter. So you call electricians “sparkies”. Love that. My husband was a Sparky and a good one.
All the best to you!
You know, we could have easily felt sorry for ourselves and quit or moved into a rental, but we made a choice to stick it out and we’re so glad we did for everything we’ve learned and come through to get here now. I thought of my Nan and her determination a lot! Thank you, Trish.
Gorgeous writing, Carly. Thank you.
I’m glad this one spoke to you, Adam, thank you for giving it your time.
Love your writing Carly, reading about your evolving relationship with land and life. Raw and real, rooted and beautiful. Hope you soon feel cosy and warm in your new home. It sounds like a wonderful new chapter is beginning with a rich bounty to follow. Hope you get to rest well in between the hard graft xx
Ali, thank you, it means a lot to have you here and I’m glad you enjoy reading. Some rest is definitely needed! xx