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running my hand through the scrap baskets  (3)  (small scraps)    and keep coming back to this one.  Thinking about how some things just appeal to us,  sometimes for no reason,  like,  there doesn't have to be a reason.  And they are not about becoming a Cloth,  but are simply Pleasing to look upon.  And then we add things.  or not.

so the Vet did come for a "consultation".  He'd not seen the actual transport Goat Boat before,  i'd only told him its dimensions.  I wanted him to SEE it.  I want to leave no question unasked,  have no lingering maybe nots.  Want everything i can think of,  thought of,  and asked,  evaluated.  There is always some hesitance about Asking.  If you ask 5 people,  you will get 5 opinions….all through individual "filters" of knowledge and experience.. at best.  So i didn't really want to ask him.  But i knew that it would eat away at me if i didn't.  

And so he said OK.  and if it seemed too crowded, …  he surprised me by saying to stick a couple does in the horse trailer with the bucks.  Said as long as we were MOVING,  nothing would  "happen".  But in case we had to stop for a while,  pick ones we wouldn't mind having bred.  I don't think we will do that,  but it was an uplifting option that i would have never thought about and made me laugh,  visualizing it.

and we might.  MIGHT have dates on a calendar.  July 17 ~ 24.  somewhere there.  Things can change,  but this might be the Window.   MAYBE.   PROBABLY.   and everyone would set out at once.  They would get there first.  I can't drive 17 or 18 hours straight.  It  will take me two chunks of time with sleep inbetween.  

Travis and Everett came the second day in a row to work on the Toyota PickUp.  Today there was superglue used and wire and black electrical tape.  Those of you that pray,  please do.   I am finding out more and more they are the  "we can fix it"  kind where you just need to take a deep breath and be willing to Just Go.  so…ok, all that.  So today was today.  SUN is close to the Rim and i need to give water for the Toads.  Tomorrow is another day.

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11 responses to “where does “appeal” come from?”

  1. LaceLady Avatar
    LaceLady

    I do pray, and I will…do you think you could use a travel buddy? just an idea perking.
    appeal…there are mysteries inside of us, outside of us, joy-full both directions. Sounds, smells, textures, colours, context…all a wonder, and wonder-full in and of themselves! appeal, as in calling out?

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    ” Ask the questions ” But i knew that it would eat away at me if i didn’t , what a real and beautifull way by speaking , i have write down the words i will remember them , thanks Grace
    yes by way of speaking i pray for your travel for your moving for the best goïng on , have trust !

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  3. Michelle in NYC Avatar

    “WHEW” – I know I say this a lot but REALLY it is appropriate. I hope I understand correctly that you will not be entirely alone driving the goat boat and or the trailer I mean…they are coming to you and you are all setting off from your place together right? But then you stay somewhere overnight and continue alone? Okay, I don’t really pray but I am thinking about you every day, and about this–in a prayerful way. is it even a maybe that one of them could take time to go with you and return on his own–Travis or Everett? It may seem like a lot to ask but they are getting a house and land and well…and you do have a cell phone? I’ll stop. Your journey through the rigors of life so far should reassure me and you that all will work out.
    Glad you asked those questions.
    Appeal…like whatever it is is calling out to you.

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  4. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Always you have my prayerful thoughts coming your way. I was thinking the same thing .. could someone drive with you? Like you I guess we all have questions … LOVE is what drives us to ask.

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  5. Mo Crow Avatar

    (((Grace))) I have dreamed for years that one day we could meet out there on your raft in the desert, this place you have looked after so well that was “nothing but dust”, see the light on the Rim, the goats, Tay, Tazmeena, the lizards, the moths, the praying mantis, the deep dreaming in the land that you convey so well in words, cloth, drawings and photographs and look forward to all the being in the new space!

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  6. Linda Avatar

    A date!! I am thrilled for you and like Michelle, I don’t pray but I will keep you in my thoughts.
    eeeeeeeeee an adventure and a new life with your family. I am so happy for you.

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  7. beth Avatar

    ((( Grace ))) I breathe with you.

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  8. dee Avatar

    it seems so much — but isn’t it the case that the attention you have brought to your desert patch will travel along with you (how could it not?). I can’t believe it’s so near in time already!

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  9. ali Avatar
    ali

    Reading Mo Crow’s post, I think what a wonderful world you have allowed us into, and so glad we can travel along to your new place in Spirit. Will hold you all in my thoughts with love

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  10. Martine Bos Avatar

    Grace……..if only you weren’t so far away i would love to drive together with you. I’m a very good driver but since its too far………..I’ll practise praying……..

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  11. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    Grace the time goes more rapidly than we ever imagine it to…and ever so soon the caravan will travel to the new land, the hill where you will discover new beings to tend and new plants to explore..and it will be so good to be near family – separate but near. Those long drives are what I do from here to visit my friends back where I hung my hat for so long…18 hours that I split into two bits…yes too long for a straight shot when our years add up….and I do stop and walk around a bit…and with Tay you will have a good reason to do the stopping..keeps the back less tense. Holding you and all your moving team in love and light as the days fly by and the journey begins.

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