place of peace and rest. they give what they have and accept what they need. sometimes people want to come but worry that they will “interrupt” the work because they cannot dig post holes or split wood. sometimes people need help and hesitate to accept it because they can’t pay. sometimes people want to buy the goat cheese we make or the garlic we grow. we try to make it clear to all of them and all of you that we live by grace and gifts. we do what we can and receive what we need. i think that all life works that way but here perhaps it is more 