Sister Therapy

Sister decided she should come and keep me company for a few days while hubby was away.  Coming here to the farm is "therapy" for her as it is a huge change from her work.  She enjoys fresh air, some hard work, and some fun.  Oh, and we eat and drink well, too!

Sister arrived on the Friday and stayed until the Wednesday.  She made some huge contributions to life here over her stay.

• Helped to set up the garage for an upcoming garage sale.  It's good to get the stuff sorted and "moving along". 

• Expended a gallon of forest green paint on the garage-Small Barn:  the door frame of each the person door and double garage door; the double dutch door into the small box stall; the rolling garage door at the north end of the barn; and, flecks found on a red hen.

• Weeded the Potager / herb garden which really is thriving.  Her personal project it is a lovely sight to behold from the kitchen window.  And to think it used to be a swimming pool!

•  Cooked several meals and dishes, including chard, turnip and kale from the garden.   The garden is beginning to burst with its fruits.

 

• Good company shopping.

• Treated me to an outing of chocolate mouse cake and red wine on the shores of the St. Lawrence in celebration of my birthday.

•  Assisted with household chores such as laundry detail, emptying the dishwasher - I still can't find some things....

• Helped with chores and holding sheep as needed.

•  Wound up electric fence wire.

• Discovered the vandalised mailbox and provided appropriate soothing and the photo.

 

• Provided first aid when I was stung by wasps.  This occurred two days after I was stung by a bee.  I survived all stings.

• Weeded the vegetable garden which has been over run with weeds.  Discovered ripe turnip and beets, etc.

• Many other tasks I am sure I have left off of this list.

All in all, sister therapy is a mutually satisfying interchange.   We are grateful for her interest in helping out on the farm.