Janis

I thought the photo was way too dark, but the more I looked at it, the more I think you are right. Plus the smallness of my son compared to the largeness of the rubble and the silo towering above.

Thanks for this opportunity! I can't wait for the next one.

@caryjo: You are a blessing to me!

@ASCG: Yes, we have some wood and some other artifacts. And pictures from the past–including one framed that my son took as part of a photography class. And someone came to salvage some for wedding reception decorations!

One thing I forgot to mention. My husband's grandfather got it in his head during the depression, when money was tight, to paint the barn with used motor oil. My father-in-law said it never would hold paint again.

One wall in our basement is paneled with wood from the original centennial barns. Tangible memories when the brain waves begin to fade.

Blessings.

Sorry you had to walk through it… and have to walk through more … but "Our Father" will bring healing. That's what we rely upon.

the last photo is particulary good. you have captured the essence of what you have written.

@Kathleen: I remember how sad I was when hubby's parents sold the houses across the road–and then sold this house, which we were able to buy back. A blog post for another day.

@Duane: The barn was kind of a landmark on I-69 and for giving directions to our house. "Get off on exit 57, right by the old barn . . ."

@Kris: Beautiful comment! Thank you!

@Billy: Thanks. I used to dream of restoring it for a restaurant, a quilt shop, a museum. Why does everything cost money? We did save some of the wood.