The nights are getting brighter up here in Scotland and the first signs of spring are in the air. The snowdrops and daffodils are in bloom, new born lambs are appearing in the fields and the grass needs cutting – Oh well!

I love this time of the year. After a long cold, dark winter, all things become new. I never cease to be amazed at the seasons and I thank God that I am able to appreciate and enjoy this spring time in a most beautiful part of Scotland.

I had a good look at my bees last week and they look in fine fettle. On warm days they have been taking pollen into the hive and this is encouraging because it means the Queen has started laying eggs again as the pollen is used to feed the new brood.

I’m cutting down on my veggy growing this year and have decided just to grow enough for me and Pat and maybe a friend or two. I’ve been digging over my plot and unlike last year I seem to be running according to timetable. The new potatoes are chitting in the greenhouse and I have sown tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, sprouts and peas inside. Outside I still have leeks in the ground and the spring cabbage and cauliflowers will be ready next month.

We’ve increased our chicken stock to 14 and I have just finished building a compound in which we aim to house 6 ducks.

But the best news of all is that I am now a grandad – Aghh!

My daughter Vicki gave birth to little Lily on 15th March and she weighed in at 6lb 9 oz. Mum and daughter are both fine and are now home with dad, Gary. I am planning a visit in the near future.

 

So life goes on here as it does everywhere else. I am really looking forward to the next couple of months as the birds start nesting, the fields turn greener and the dolphins will be swimming around at Spey Bay, which is just 5 minutes away.

I’ve also joined a local Angling Club so I will be trying to catch a salmon or two on the River Spey this summer.

Spiritually, we are both fine. We are sticking close to Jesus and each other, living one day at a time with thankful hearts.

We are not able to be in close fellowship with anyone else but that’s cool – cos that’s where the Lord has led us.

Jesus is coming back soon! Hallelujah!!