The Ties That Bind

The Ties That Bind

On a business trip to Colorado, I sat next to a lady a few years older than me on the plane ride.  She had just spent the weekend with one of her 8 grown children and several of her 32 grandchildren.  Yes, 32 grandchildren.  I was chuckling over her stories of the family dinners, holidays and get-togethers.  Kids, in-laws, grandkids, great-grandkids, friends … what, to some, would seem like total chaos - but to me, it all sounded like Heaven on Earth.  She was brimming with family stories, laughter and loving times.  What abundant joy!

 

 

I had no idea so many years ago, while I was raising my daughters, that Grandmahood was going to be such a time of miracles, dreams come true, astonishment, delight and whole-hearted love that a grandparent knows so well.  I had no idea that my daughters’ little children would bring me such precious and priceless endearment, would fill my heart with such unrequited love.  For those who are grandparents, you know exactly how I feel.  For those parents who are not yet grandparents, let me tell you that you are headed for the greatest time of your life. 

 

 

 

 

Honey Creek Farms and Triple Cross Ranches are home to horses and cattle, a lovable dog named Duke, and two grandparents who truly cherish the times spent when the kids, grandkids and family come to visit.  As you can imagine, the horses are a big favorite with the  pint-sized cowboys and cowgirls.  They gladly step up to cart the grandkids around the farm and down the trails.  A gentle horse is worth its weight in gold!

 

 

We have many activities to share, like exploring the woods, playing catch and basketball, playing t-ball, fishing in the tanks, helping with farm chores … the greatest moments are when a hug for Poppa Ben and GranMa happens and the little ones say I love you!  Our hearts and our lives are truly and richly blessed.  Our cups are overflowing.  The generations live on, the traditions are well, the family times are cherished and the ties that bind are strong.  Thank God for kids.

 

Breakfast Casserole

 

In a large skillet, brown 7 strips of bacon softly, drain on paper towel, crumble and set aside

Drain bacon grease out of the skillet and add 4 T. butter

Add 3 diced potatoes, cook until brown in skillet

Add 1/2 chopped onion, cook slightly

Add 1 C. ham, chopped

Add crumbled bacon

In mixing bowl, mix 10 eggs with 1/2 milk, blend well

Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in skillet

Stir while cooking eggs until they are done

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Serve warm with biscuits and honey, orange juice and coffee.  Hearty good eating!

 

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.  It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.  Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  Love never ends.  1 Corinthians 4-8

From our farm to yours, we wish you many

Happy trails,



Carrie Anne Wilson Woolverton

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