As I mark the calendar I realize eleven days have gone and so many changes have happened good and bad, I haven't had the time to dwell on either. I suppose that a good thing, keeping busy keeping you mind from wandering into a place where I would be no good for anyone.
Living on this farm waking up with aches are no surprise but lately the aches well they are in places I didn't even know I had on this body. I can hear the kids in the other room having a bit of a spat, time to find something for them to do.
I grab my bucket and work gloves and call to the kids come kiddos I'm heading to the barn. As we walked down to the barn Stevie had this very light cough, I know when he first came he wasn't coughing so I asked if he was if he was feeling ok.
One thing his exuberance hadn't changed, doing a couple of spins stating Feelin Good, Feelin real Good!
The cold was getting harder to handle and it worried me because of the animals. When we reached the barn all the animals were happy to see us all showing their gratefulness in their own ways. After taking care of business we headed back to the house. The hens were still laying but not as well, I'm pretty sure they bodies are mess up because of the temps, thinking we might have to take them in the house, maybe set up something in the cellar where its warmer so they were continue to lay. Have to talk with Den about that.
Today is meeting day in town, so when we got back Den was already up had his coffee and heading to the barn to harness up. We were all going to go this time, I needed to see some of my friends, hopefully the kids parents will show also.
Wagon rides are usually holiday fun, or special times when Den and I would have a picinic we harness up and head out to some wonderful field, but today was different and there were feelings between all of us I never ever felt before. We held a deep fear inside and tried very hard to not let the monster out, right now we were all running on instinct and survival and praying that all those we held dear were also surviving.
The meeting hall sounded very busy from the outside and that brought joy to our ears, there were many of us, thank the Goddess. We all hurried in side, once we got there is was all we could do to not scream with joy seeing so many familiar faces. We hugged and cried and hug some more. The there were 3 bangs and the words attention please! The kids were still running around looking desperately for their parents, I figure I would let them do what they needed and we would deal with what ever happened later.
Luke and his family stood at the podium, and asked if we all could take a moment to say a pray. It didn't matter at this point what religion you were, just that our combined energy could and would bring forth good.
Much was discussed, Luke told everyone what he had heard about the disaster, and what we would need to do to prepare for the coming months. Most important to keep in contact, help each other and every Saturday around this time there would be a meeting for update.
We were pretty much on our own right now as the National Guard being at their limits (most had been shipped over to the war) dealing with the captial and other large cities couldn't make their way to us for a while.
After Luke was done, Den made an annoucement asking about the childrens parents, and if anyone hears about anyone coming from the retirees resthome to let us know.
We all said our goodbye, offer our assistance and back on the road home we went.
The children were quiet, sad because they wanted their parents to be there. When we got home Den took care of the horse and wagon, while I got dinner for everyone.
That night everyone was quiet, once we cleaned, the kids picked a book and by candle light I read them a story till then were asleep.
In my heart I prayed their parents would find their way back to the kids, Den and I planned what needed to be done tomorrow, the list being so long I was already exhausted looking at it. Tomorrow I would also gather what I need to make ceremony for Goddess blessings at the new Moon in hopes she will bring new light back to our lands.
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