Peaceful Pastures Farm

Well, our neighbors barn roof fell in, killing one of their cows, and trapping two others.  The weight of all this snow we are getting here has claimed several barns in the area.  We have a few cows housed there, but not in the section that fell in.  The Hostetter men, neighbors and fire department members shoveled the rest of the roof off so it didn't go also.  There are a lot of hardships when farming, but family farmers like them can always depend on other family farmers to come to their aid and help when disaster strikes.  This evening, I walked all around our barn with a flashlight, checking the trusses for any signs of cracking or bowing.  We have another storm coming in yet, this time predicted to dump another 8" or so in our area.  Here's praying that the Lord will be merciful and allow the snow and cold to soon end.  (Without it melting too fast!)