…it wasn’t easy to do. The decision was the result of a few months of thinking, planning, and visiting options for the furry four legged, and feathery two legged residents of our little community. The circumstances driving us away were/are important, equipped with their own unique pulls. So, during this past week, we made the final arrangements for the animals, packed up, and left the farm. To say it was a little emotional for me would be like saying, “The sky is blue” … a bit obvious. I haven’t left, left my new home for 3.5 years….except for a short trip to Disneyland a few months after we had moved here. Our beautiful piece of God’s great creation has become my most favorite place to be in this world….sorry Walt. Really, why would I want to leave it?
For my Bay Area peeps… Can you tell what area we were flying over?
So, is this the end of our Oregon story? No!!, because you see, although we did leave the farm, it was only for the weekend!!! Hahaha….gotcha!!! Since this blog is about the journey of moving from our life-long lives in the San Francisco Bay Area to a small town in Oregon, and how our lives change, grow, and expand, I thought it was only natural to write about the experience of my first time visiting home. It was all so familiar, yet all so different.
Leaving is a struggle, it turns out, I don’t really like the “leaving” part. My mind is filled with, “What if’s” and “look at those big brown eyes,
she’s not going to understand why I’ve been gone so long.” The longer the delay, the bigger the, “What if’s” become. In contrast, the logical part of my mind works on the premise of the “to-do” list….the preparations so that leaving is actually possible. It’s a little different now….it’s not just about packing….and it is helpful in keeping the “What if” bugs out of my head….they are definite energy zappers. Studies show that, approximately, only 8% of the things we worry about are likely to occur, or actually impact our lives in some way…..Who studies these things??!! Good to remember…..did it help…..well, I didn’t worry about the flock much at all while I was gone…LOL….they are pretty self-sufficient….with a little help…..
……like a quick, temporary fix to the new chicken house. Wait….What??!! I didn’t mention the new chicken house…….well, it’s not quite finished, but it has an automatic door that open and closes with light and darkness., hence nobody needs to do that for them. I just looked around and grabbed what I could to make their lives comfortable. I hope they were!
Thank you for stopping by and visiting today!! I hope your day is amazing!!!
Your friend from Oregon,
Tami
Build Me a Dream 
Comments on: "We’ve Left the Farm…" (6)
I have to admit, I almost had a heart attack at the start of this post!! Well done, toots! I remain in awe of your wonderful writing and photos – always eagerly awaiting the next one. Big hugs!
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Hahaha!! No heart attacks allowed, Ellen!!!!! Thank you so much for your kind words…I always look forward to your comments!!! 🙂
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Phew! Yeah, you got me 🙂 Glad it was just a short vacation, but I can understand the reluctance to leave so much behind, even if for just a couple of days.
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Glad I could, momentarily, pull the wool over your eyes, MansWhirld…hahaha! It’s remarkable how strong the bond is with our land up here. The animals that rely on us for their health, and safety are the icing on the cake!!
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Love that picture flying over the Bay. And of course Penni the beautiful Dane
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Of course, Penni, the beautiful Dane!!! 🙂
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