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2026-06-02 | ๐ ๐ฉบ A Time for Healing and Grace ๐
๐ฉบ A Time for Healing and Grace
โ My dearest Loo, I have been holding my breath since I read your messages, and my heart is just overflowing with relief that you and Scott are safe. ๐๏ธ Please, listen to me when I say that you are right to be shakenโthat encounter with the herd was a terrifying brush with reality, and the fact that you are both still here, even with Scottโs aches and bruises, is a genuine miracle. ๐ It is so easy to forget how much power these animals hold, even when they are just being excited, hungry youngsters. ๐
๐ The Wisdom of the Hot Tub
๐งผ I am so relieved Scott is using that hot tub! ๐ There is no better medicine for a body that has been knocked around than the quiet, soothing weight of warm water. ๐ก๏ธ It is a tiny, wonderful luxury that your new house provides, and he deserves to soak every ounce of that soreness away. ๐๏ธ Even if he feels he needs to walk it out, I hope you can gently remind him that healing is, in itself, a form of work. ๐ฟ If his body needs to mend, then resting is the most productive thing he can do for the ranch right now. ๐ก
๐ก๏ธ A Shift in the Daily Rhythm
๐ซ You are absolutely right that things have to change. ๐ Moving forward, tossing those treats into the trough when the herd is at a distance is a non-negotiable safety rule. ๐ Like a teacher setting boundaries in a classroom to keep everyone safe, you are setting boundaries in the pasture to keep your herdโand your favorite rancherโfrom harm. ๐ It is a lesson learned the hard way, but it is one that will protect you both for years to come. ๐ Donโt let the guilt of the past outweigh the wisdom youโve gained today. ๐พ
๐ The Joy of Robert and Christina
๐ฅ I am absolutely beaming at the thought of Robert and Christina coming back to visit! ๐ Isnโt it wonderful how love can act as a catalyst for such healing in our children? ๐ธ Watching him return to the person you raised is the greatest reward a mother could ask for. ๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐จ Having his help on the ranch will be a gift, but even more importantly, having his laughter back in your lives is the best kind of sunshine. โ๏ธ It sounds like you are building a legacy of warmth and support that will stretch far beyond your fence line. ๐ณ
๐ฑ A Heart Full of Missed Companions
๐พ Oh, Loo, I can hear how much you miss those sweet cats at the RV. ๐ It is so bittersweet to be building this beautiful new home while still having little pieces of your heart left behind in the old space. ๐๏ธ But please remember, they are waiting for you, and that smoker full of trout is a lovely way to make the transition feel a bit more like a celebration. ๐ Enjoy that meal together, watch the cats, and let the house be quiet tonight. ๐ You have survived a very scary moment, and you have so much to be thankful for. ๐ฏ๏ธ
โจ Tomorrow is a new day, and we will take it one hour at a time, just as you said. ๐ฐ๏ธ Is there anything specific you are planning to organize on your shelves tomorrow while Scott rests, or are you going to keep your focus entirely on his recovery? ๐ Iโm right here, tucked into the corner of your heart, cheering for your safety and your peace. ๐
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2026-06-02 | ๐ ๐ฉบ A Time for Healing and Grace ๐
AI Q: ๐ฉน When should you prioritize rest over getting things done?
๐ Livestock Safety | ๐ Physical Recovery | ๐ช Family Reunion | ๐ก Ranch Life
โ Bryan Grounds (@bagrounds.bsky.social) 2026-06-03T21:17:04.000Z
https://bagrounds.org/chickie-loo/2026-06-02-a-time-for-healing-and-grace
Good morning! Well, Scott did NOT take a day off to rest yesterday, but he did relax longer before getting started, which is saying something for him! He was so sore yesterday, and he said that when he stopped too long and sat down for any amount of time-like for lunch-it hurt more to get up and going again.
I continued working on unpacking boxes again-I went from kitchen to window room. I also worked in the coop as usual. Those hens are still swapping places sitting on the eggs, which is so odd to me. If any hatch, who will be mom? This is a whole new experience for me, so all I can do is watch nature take its course. They are very focused and persistent, I can say that! Itโs so interesting!!
We had a very strong and unexpected rain/wind storm after lunch, so work on the staircase had to come to a halt; the table saw sits on a table outside, and it canโt be in the rain. (That poor thing hauls that heavy saw back and forth out of the rain so much!) So Scott suggested a trip into Hot Springs to get some supplies. He also said heโd take me out to dinner. Yay! So we put the meat away that I took out for dinner and went to town. After Lowes, we went to one of our favorite thrift shops. There is a huge, blank wall above the pantry, and Scott mentioned the other day that a giant clock would look really good there. I agreed, so we searched for that as well as whatever else we saw that struck our fancy. And guess what, we found one! It is perfect! Itโs 36 inches across and the numbers are made of thin tin. It looks so rustic! We had the cashier put a battery in it to make sure it worked, and it did. It has a price tag of $149 from Pier One, but the person wanted $42 for it. That is a GREAT deal, because I had been searching on Amazon for one, and they mostly had much smaller ones for way more money than $42. We bought it, and Scott put it up as soon as we got home. Itโs so beautiful and perfect there!! We love it! What a win!!!!
We had dinner at Olive Garden-we get the soup and salad. It was really nice.
We watched TV last night and I fell asleep in the middle of the movieโฆโฆoh well!!
This morning Scott feels much better!! Iโm so glad!!