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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Running Between The Waves


It’s a busy, busy time. When we’re not riding a wave, it seems we’re running for the next. This pace is humbling but I have no real complaints.
 Gripes that were once so massive and consuming are now just distant nags. Even fighting or getting angry seems like a waste of energy ;)

Instead of resisting, we push as far as possible through each day, collapsing into bed under the weight of exhaustion for a night of rock like sleep. Coffee is our life blood in these foggy days.
 While I so dreaded this pace all winter, strangely I’m finding joy in its persistence. I feel like a rock that’s rough edges are being washed smooth by the ocean waves.

Between sowing seeds, preparing ground and planting, wedding, harvesting, arranging and delivering, life feels like a blur of dirt and flowers.

So many beautiful flowers…. with more than even I can imagine on their way.
In truth I am a little scared, stepping forward into this incredibly full reality we’ve created. We have never taken on so much, been so united, and so focused, so utterly driven.


If we keep up this pace and stay true to our plan, that “real farm” I have been wishing for forever will actually be ours.
I can see it , out there on the horizon… it’s waiting for us.

All we have to do is keep going.
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13 comments:

  1. tjApril 27, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    ...You go girl! :o)

    ..."life feels life is a blur of dirt and flowers." - And what a happy blur it must be! Sounds like heaven to me... :o)

    ...Beautiful photos. Beautiful flowers.

    ...Blessings...

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  2. JenApril 27, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Love this post. Thanks for the flowers and inspiration.

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  3. galvanized gardenApril 27, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    I feel so lazy...just enjoying the fruits of your labor every morning with a cup of coffee...while not lifting a finger to help! But, oh, how I do enjoy your blog! You're creating something amazing and should be so proud.

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  4. bowstreetflowersApril 27, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Yep, every morning, with my first cup, I watch your beautiful life and the flowers unfold. Thank you for finding time to share it with us.

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  5. Florist in the ForestApril 27, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Go get it! Beautiful words and stunning flowers. I love reading about you living the dream and I find it so inspiring for my small little venture!

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  6. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    You deserve so much success, all power to you as you ride the waves, (hope you find time to look up and take in the view of your awesome achievements now and again!) Thanks for sharing the adventure on this gorgeous blog and giving us so much pleasure and inspiration thereby. We salute you, Floretflowerfarm!!

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  7. Lotte and BloomApril 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    your tale is so inspiring and you write so beautifully about it too...

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  8. Blush FloralApril 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    so beautiful! your flowers are amazing!!! I am just starting out, and can only wish, hope, and pray to have a farm like yours someday!

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  9. flwrjaneApril 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Oh you. Your blog is like a lovely book I pick up and read and sigh over.

    What did I do before I was a blogger?

    i only hoped people lived their dream.

    Now i know they do.

    xo jane

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  10. webbApril 27, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Your flowers not only inspire awe, but also the resolve to try a little something new. Thanks so much for sharing! Oh, and try for a nap now and then!

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  11. The Monkey Flower GroupApril 27, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    So inspiring! I can feel your energy and excitement buzzing all the way down here in CA! And it makes me feel so happy! Thank you for sharing your dream coming true with us : ).

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  12. AliciaApril 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I like all your posts :)

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  13. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Oh Erin - good for you. Hang in there. It can be so hard, sometimes, this crazy lifestyle that we have all chosen for ourselves. I admire your determination and willingness to persevere and go forward with your dream. I really know how hard it is. I had to let go of farming, because it was so intense and so hard to keep up with! Amazing how you are moving forward and what abundance you have created for yourself!

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