I was just complaining to a dear friend, who I have never met but feel I have known her for years, how as of late, I am having a hard time finding inspiration.
Not much has jumped out to me lately – no “aha” moments.
We have been incredibly busy…pruning, digging, clearing, fencing. The weather is glorious.
After the last message I sent to her, I found a snippet of inspiration that I am hoping that as I type, I can build on.
My country (as in Canada to all my Canadian brethren), like many countries has it’s fair share of tragedy. We have crime and corruption like most other countries, however in Canada we are fortunate enough that it does not hit the severity levels of other countries.
When something major happens in the news – should we see it on other global news feeds – it’s like “wow- we made CNN or BBC”.
Not this time. No – not this time.
A lovely city on our Eastern Shores named Moncton New Brunswick – such a beautiful city. Small yet large.
This incredible community suffered a major shocking loss as of late when three of our brave Royal Canadian Mounted Police were gunned down by a…a…I am not sure. Mentally deranged person? Vigilante? I am not sure how to describe this individual so I’ll stop trying.
Still building while trying to keep this “not too polictical”.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have gotten some bad press lately. Whether the press is deserved or not, to that I really don’t care.
I care that three of our finest guardians of our country have died. I care that they left behind families, children, spouses, parents. All left to mourn. I care.
As a rule – I am not supposed to read the news. I get too wrapped up in the negativity of it and it’s hard for me to cope. I get depressed.
Now – you are asking yourself – what does this have to do with Farm Life after 40??? Nothing really.
It is a rambling of an idea of an inspiration that I had hoped would turn into some deep epiphany of a tribute to fallen police officers. It didn’t. Sorry.
BUT – I watched the “Parade in Red” yesterday for the service for the fallen Mounties. It moved me – deeply. The devotion in the ranks of brother/sisters mourning the loss. I cried.
I did not know these men personally but I do respect them. I respect all service people for the jobs they do to protect our country. Military/Police/Fire Fighters etc etc etc. They do the job.
So – with that – I will get off the soap box now and try and “farm it up” next post.
I just wanted to say to the RCMP that I, as a Canadian, am mourning your loss and I truly appreciate and respect what you do and what you represent for our country. That’s it – that’s all.
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