Hand rails

Installing the hand rail for our staircase has catapulted to the top of the ‘to-do’ list.  Actually, this is Pat’s ‘to-do’ list, as he can ‘do’ almost everything.  Our wonderful old staircase has a sharp left turn at the top.  (Steps on the inside shrink quickly to an inch), so we call this “dead man’s” curve and most of us have fallen down this at least once.  We tell all visitors to hug the outer side of the stairs where the treads are very wide.  The wide side of the stairs are getting the hand rail as we’ve a special visitor coming and need to keep her safe.

The first-born son’s wedding is in less than 3 weeks time and my darling daughter in law to be should have all her thoughts on this special day.  Unfortunately, her dear Grandma Jan passed away just days ago, so there is sorrow and grief.  Our hearts are bruised by knowing how hard this is and that there is little we can do.  Entwining our lives in joy and in sorrow is really what it is all about.  There is no way to make it ‘better’, but we can ‘assist’.  Glory Farm is not too far from Stephanee’s other Grandma.  We have the honor of helping, by bringing Grandma Diane to the farm and getting her to the service. We’ve looked forward to having her here, but had planned for better reasons.  Needless to say, “dead man’s” curve needs to be tamed.

I can’t help but think of the blessings of our lives and the dear ones who have often been our ‘hand rail’ in the trials of our days.  It is the hope of my heart that our farm be a place for fun, joy, respite and above all a safe haven for others.