2011

What an interesting year 2011 turned out to be!! It started with a frozen shoulder and surgery and ended up with me being an empty-nester!! Who would have thought! What a bumpy year this was! But, once again the Good Lord got us through it.

I think we are ending on a good note, though. My son, Nathan, is finally at Boot Camp - where HE wants to be. This is the hard part being a Navy Mom - the silence - no calls, no letters for the first couple of weeks. Trust me, it is a deadly silence. But God told me that he would take care of my son and I believe Him. Of course, I run out to the mailbox everyday hoping for a letter and jump every time the phone rings. I was told by another Navy Mom, I have to learn to live a new "normal" life.

B & D Goats is going strong - YEAH!! At the beginning of the year, I wasn't so certain. Had a terrible Christmas season. I actually started looking for a job. But, apparently, God wants me exactly right where I am because no job was found. And somehow, the Hyde Park Farmer's Market was moved to the Hyde Park Square and my business SOARED!!

Apparently, he also wants me to be a beekeeper. As you all know (if you have been following this blog), the bee hives sort of fell into my lap. From what we can tell, our yard is a fantastic location for bees because our first year's production was overwhelming!! In 2012, we are going to increase the size of the hives, so hopefully, we will have more honey.

We also expand our goat herd this year. We now have 4 new milking goats - making a total of 8. That will keep me busy this summer!!

My husband's health is still an issue, though the seizures have stopped. But, I know God will take care of him like he is taking care of my son and He will get us through this.

Wishing you all a peaceful, happy and healthy 2012!!!

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at B & D Goats! Looking forward to a great 2012! Thank you all for your support and believing in our products in 2011!

God Bless our Military!

Diane (aka the Goat Lady), the Egg Man, the goats and chickens

Opie Has Left Mayberry

On Wednesday, December 14, my son became a Recruit for the United States Navy and I couldn't be a more prouder Mom! And life does go on. Yes, there were tears, there has been a few tears since and there will probably be a few more. But as long as I keep busy and know that Nathan is doing what he really wants to do, life is good. I have started doing projects around the house that I have been meaning to do. So by the time Nathan graduates from Boot Camp, I should have the cleanest house in New Richmond :-)

If you get a chance, would you say a prayer for my son and the rest of our military? I would appreciate it.

Thank you - The Goat Lady

BC Day

The day that I have been dreading for the last year is here. Boot Camp Day - the day that Opie leaves Mayberry. We will leave for the Recruiter's around noon and then head up for Columbus where he will become the property of the United States Navy. God help me get through these two days.

The final 3 days

This is it. Down to the final 3 days. Christmas for us will be this Sunday because he leaves Tuesday morning for Columbus where he will become the property of the US Navy. Am I proud of him - as Sarah Palin would say "you betcha" I am. Do I cry at the drop of a hat? Play it again Sarah!! They never said being a Mom was going to be easy!

So as he heads off to his future, I opened up a whole new chapter to my life. What that new chapters holds, I have no idea. But, if it is anything like the last several chapters, it should be interesting!