Bumbs, Obstacles, Hurdles, Update

October 29, 2019.  It appears to be snowing all around our townhouse in the city and at the homestead but no snow in town.  I love snow!  Everything hibernates giving me pause to think and plan for the future.  I'm still unable to do "regular" work.  My health is far too inconsistant for that, but I'm working on it.  After spending almost 2 weeks at the homestead last month, I lost 25 lbs as a result of working on the property.  That's an excellent step in the right direction.  It does get frustrating to have plans and not knowing if the day will be a "good" health day, a "bad" health day, or an "in bed all day in pain" day.  I do the best I can.  Working on the homestead is a labour of love.  It's good that I can work for 20 minutes, take a break, then return to work.  Things go slow and can be unpredicable, but I love it there.  
When I have a good day, I am able to spend time on my laptop writing knitting and crochet patterns, planning vermicomposting, apiary, and garden ideas.
Emily's last cardiac appointment was a little scary.  Her cardiologist is proceeding with the heart transplant meetings.  The plan is to list Emily around February.  Once she is listed, she could be called any time for a new heart.  We are fortunate to live rather close to the hospital (other than the disgraceful Toronto traffic).  We will live life as "normal" as possible.  Emily will continue to go to school, Gary will continue to work, and I will continue to build our nest at the homestead.  If everything goes well, Emily will get a new heart, spend a few weeks in hospital, and then recover at home.  
I receive a couple of emails from Wwoofers who want to help on the homestead and Airbnb, I can't guarantee them work because of Emily's heart health.  (click HERE for Wwoofer info) 
My worm farm (vermiculture) is growing.  It's in my townhouse basment because it's too cold for them at the homestead during the winter.  I am learning everything I can about beekeeping.  Hopefully I'll have beehives in May at the homestead.  I will be starting an indoor greenhouse in the townhouse this winter.  I planted raspberry plants at the homestead and so far, no bears.  The wild blueberries should do well when the bees arrive.  Herb gardens and micro-greens are all ready for next season.  
Thanks for reading my blog.  It's like my "Dear Diary" time.  XOXO Sandra