Well, the downward economy finally affects me. I received the termination of employment on Thursday because of shortage of work. I was hoping that I could work 2 more months and apply for the parental leave. I would have to pray for the Lord’s direction on whether I should look for a new job or just wait until our new child is born.
To make thing worse, I just found out the barn pump is broken for the second time. Somehow the door of the shed is opened (may be because of the strong wind). The water in the pump freezes overnight although I have the heater on. The pump is burst open with a big crack. Another $250 down the drain. I was crying “Oh God, no again please”. I will have to buy a new one this time, probably using the Mastecraft Jet Pump from Canadian Tire. Moreover, I will try to install it myself. Hiring a plumber is so expensive.
The more I live on the farm, I more I admire being a farmer. A farmer is truly a jack-of-all-trades. Therefore, if any reader wants to live the self-sufficient life, make sure you either have the money, or the time to learn plumbing, wiring, mechanics, construction, gardening, animal husbandary, etc…… Sometimes I wonder if I am better of living in the city, without spending so much money on tractor, snow blower, generator, well pump, chicken wire, fences (the list goes on and on). Anyway, life is never full of surprise.