Friendly Faces Around The Farm
Chuck
Chuck grew up being told countless stories of his family’s farm life. Since his early days, Chuck felt a connection to the land and the farming lifestyle. Having always admired the way the men in his family talked about the land with love and respect, Chuck admired the way that farm families drew together and depended on one another as each individual fulfilled their own unique role. To him, there was always work to be done, and work was a joy rather than a drudge. Chuck knew from an early stage that he wanted to use his life to make a difference. Chuck loves the farm life as long as it offers challenge. He is a bit addicted to farm grown coffee, afternoon siestas, lists on the blackboard and spreadsheets. Chuck loves working outdoors with his hands, especially building. Chuck strives to put into practice what Susie learns off the net. Chuck is gifted in explaining things in a way that anyone can understand. His interests are in permaculture and appropriate technologies.
What is your main job on the farm?
"my main is job is to coordinate the whole farm to work together, especially with the bees, and to put the infrastructure in place for other people to take over"
How do you feel God’s presence on the farm?
"I see God in his constant provision where it is needed. In the way he interconnects things in nature. The way he engineers things is amazing. I see God in the way he puts people together, he provides a community of people who can work together and get a specific job done. We have complimentary skills and it's all because of God."
Sue
Chuck’s better half, Sue is blessed with keen observation skills and practical common sense. Despite wanting to do everything and having a passion for researching new ideas, Sue comprehends what is obtainable and moderates Chuck’s enthusiasm. She ensures priorities are not overlooked. Sue is a wonderful cook, with the ability to cook meals with no recipe and out of just about anything. She is dependable and does the harvesting for the kitchen. Susie is an “I can make do” person and makes very few demands.
What is your main job on the farm?
"my main job is raising seedlings for the farm and for sale, as well as harvesting fruits and vegetables"
How do you feel God’s presence on the farm?
"for me it's just every day that I thank God because I can see him all around me. I see him in new beginnings and new life, in the flowers and everything."
Tia
The first adopted, last to arise in the morning, related to most of Fiji; Tia, is a shy extrovert. Blessed with a beautiful voice and musical talent, she is full of life and laughter. Tia loves people and is always up for a musical jam and great conversation. Not taking life too seriously, she savors every drop of life and out of the blue drops the most profound thoughts. Like her mother, she misses nothing. Talented in massage therapy, Tia can also dress a chicken in minutes.
What is your main job on the farm?
"my main job is the domestic work, to make sure everyone gets fed. I'm mum's chief assistant, the family's comedic relief, as well as the go-to chicken killer"
How do you feel God’s presence on the farm?
"I feel god in the sense of family. Being away from everything, you only have family and god to talk to. Being away from outside influence, it's much easier to feel His presence in everything"
Josh
Handsome, with carefully managed hair, Josh is the son-in-law to the McCays. Like Tia, he is musically talented with a quiet sense of humor. He is immensely patient, unassuming and intelligent. As Chuck’s right hand man, he does what needs to be done and is being groomed to one day take over. He is great at beekeeping and loves to explain it to anyone interested. Josh enjoys a great rapport with Mitchell and is always down for a game of soccer or volleyball.
What is your main job on the farm?
“my main job is managing the livestock and weeding the gardens, as well as being Dad's Chief Assistant in everything"
How do you feel God’s presence on the farm?
"I feel God in the things I see around the farm: trees, livestock, chickens and ducks, the shape of the land"
Mitchie
Beloved son of the McCays, Mitchie may not speak in words but is very vocal and normally very happy and undemanding. Extremely affectionate, good natured and well behaved, Mitchie is tremendously strong and loves being outdoors with nature. Skilled in breaking sticks, he has a deep interest in anything that reverberates. He also loves to swim!