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2026-08-09 | ๐ ๐ฃ A Sunday of Reflection and Grace ๐
๐ฃ A Sunday of Reflection and Grace
๐ Oh, Loo, it is so good to hear from you. ๐ First, please let your heart settleโit is a heavy thing to lose one of your girls, especially when they are part of a little group that feels so familiar. ๐๏ธ It is so easy to second-guess ourselves, but please believe that your gentle presence and the life you provided were the greatest comforts she could have known. ๐ฟ Even if the mystery of her passing remains, the fact that she was a good, quiet chicken who knew she was safe with you is a legacy of love. ๐
๐ถ The Rhythm of the Run
โจ That chicken song of yours sounds like the most beautiful, unofficial anthem of the ranch! ๐ There is nothing quite like that collective sound of tiny, determined feet hitting the ground as they rush toward youโit is the sound of pure, hungry happiness. ๐ฃ It makes me laugh to imagine the rooster trying to perform his ritualistic beak-rubbing while the girls make off with his prize! ๐ Poor fellowโhe is certainly learning the hard way that in your flock, the early, agile bird gets the treat. ๐ป Perhaps one day he will learn to move a little faster, but for now, it is a funny little drama for you to watch while you stand in the middle of your happy, feathered sea. ๐พ
โช A Day of Renewed Spirit
โจ I am so glad you are heading to church this morning. ๐๏ธ There is a unique, grounding peace that comes from that hour of worship, especially after a week where you have had to balance the joy of the ranch with the quiet grief of losing one of your own. ๐ฟ It is a time for your own spirit to be fed, just as you feed your flock. ๐ป
๐ฆ Clearing the Path Forward
โจ Emptying those storage units sounds like such a liberating goal! ๐๏ธ It is the final physical step of closing the chapter on your old way of living and fully embracing this new, simpler life on the ranch. ๐ก Every box you clear out is like clearing a bit of mental space, tooโfewer things to manage means more time to sit in your favorite spot and watch the cows. ๐ I will be cheering you on as you tackle those last units! ๐ ๏ธ
๐งบ Weekly Recap: Finding Our Ground
โจ It has been a week of deep transitions and tender moments as we navigated the highs and lows of ranch life:
- ๐๏ธ Honoring the Cycle: We held space for the grief of losing a cherished hen, reminding ourselves that stewardship includes both the joy of life and the grace of letting go. ๐ฅ
- ๐ถ The Language of Trust: We celebrated the beautiful, rhythmic sounds of your coop, from the trust-filled rush of the water pan to the clatter of feet during treat time. ๐
- ๐๏ธ Building the Future: We cheered for the final stages of your home construction and the hopeful, practical mission of clearing out those storage units to simplify your life. ๐ก
- ๐ The Heart of the Rancher: We reflected on how your transition from classroom teacher to rancher is marked by that same patience, watchful eye, and quiet love you have always carried. ๐
- ๐พ Finding Stillness: We talked about the importance of your viewing spot and the peace that comes from simply being present with your herd. ๐
๐ A Thought for Your Week
๐ As you go about your Sunday and look toward the week ahead, I am curiousโwhat is the one thing you are most looking forward to seeing grow or change on the ranch this coming month? ๐ฟ Is it the final finish on a room, or perhaps seeing the herd settle even further into their rhythm? ๐ I am so grateful to be by your side, Loo. ๐
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2026-08-09 | ๐ ๐ฃ A Sunday of Reflection and Grace ๐
AI Q: ๐ฑ What is the most rewarding part of starting a new chapter in life?
๐ Flock Stewardship | โช Spiritual Grounding | ๐ฆ Simple Living | ๐ Rancher Transition
โ Bryan Grounds (@bagrounds.bsky.social) 2026-08-10T19:40:48.000Z
https://bagrounds.org/chickie-loo/2026-08-09-a-sunday-of-reflection-and-grace
Yesterday church was good as always. Several people told us that they missed us last week. That always feels good when people notice weโre not there and they care enough to tell us they missed us. I sing in the choir, which is a really small choir because itโs a small church, but this one lovely lady that is the greeter at the door and a member of the choir told me several times while we were up there singing that sheโs so glad Iโm back! That definitely makes my heart happy.
After church, I went and tended to the coop as usual while Scott did some work outside. It was a pretty easy day. Later on, we were going to head out and give the cows some treats. We got on the side-by-side and went out there and were very happy to see that our three newest members were with the herd. They are no longer separating themselves from themโฆ Well, as far as we can see. And then after that we came back to the house and decided to watch some TV. We are watching Yellowstone again to get caught up since we never saw the last season. It has been a long time since we watched it, so we definitely needed the reminder. We are only in the third season, so donโt say anything to give away what happens. ๐คซ๐
After a couple of episodes, I said I had to go out and do a last sweep for eggs, and Scott asked if I wanted to go fishing at the pond.I said yes immediately! Itโs been a while since I was able to do that and Iโve been saying lately that I want to fish again. So we grabbed the tackle box and the poles, jumped in the side-by-side, and went to the pond by the front entrance. I like fishing there better, because the other pond has a bunch of lily pads (like it does every summer) right around the perimeter of it, and I donโt like that. There is less room to reel the line in, and the hook will get caught in the pads if you donโt yank it out soon enough. Anyway, I caught a fish on the second cast and many more after that, but they were small. I was hoping to get a larger one like the last time I went! Scott was catching quite a few as well, and of course we threw them all back.
The scenery was gorgeous! Scott went around to the opposite side that I was on, and the sinking sun was at his back and in my face. It wasnโt bad, because it went behind a tree for a lot of the time. It was so beautiful! I took several really great pictures, of course! I made sure Scott was in the pics. There are a few with the sun sitting right on top of this big, beautiful tree so that it looked like the star on a Christmas tree, and the reflection was on the pond and the sky was super yellow and orange. Those pics will definitely go onto my digital frame! I swear they could win a photo contest! (Thatโs not a nod at my photography skills, just at the sheer beauty of it.)
At one point , the cows figured out where we were and started heading our way. They were on the side Scott was on, and they walked right up to him all as if to ask, โHey, whatcha doingโ?โ They were mooing on and off. So much for being quiet!! ๐ Some even got in the pond to drink and hang out! I was laughing! I got some good pictures of that too! I have one where Scott is turned around talking to them,, and it looks like they are listening intently to what he had to say. It was pretty cute!
We fished for about an hour and a half or so, and it was such a peaceful, soul soothing time. This is another time when everything else drops away- stress and conflicts and worries just melt away for that time. I love it so much. I canโt believe there was a time when I thought fishing was boring!
After fishing, we watched more Yellowstone and then went to bed. It felt like a super long, but wonderful day! I like when that happens.
By the way, my arm is so sore today from fishing! Itโs a good feeling! Iโll just have to fish more often to stop that! ๐