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| Annika |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 12:41:29 PM
Hi again! I've been gone from MJF since about last spring, I think. I've gone through a lot of major life changes in the last two years and have needed some time out from everything. My knee arthritis is something I've had to learn to live with, since I can't walk with out a cane now, which stinks! BUT I've lost 65 pounds and have about 30 left to go, I've had to do extensive pt for my leg and exercise a lot to keep it working. I've gone completely wheat and sugar free, and limit all kinds of other things both in my home and in my diet due to allergies. I had no idea that I was allergic to so many things and feel so much better with out all of that in my life. Healthy is the best feeling on earth! Sometimes you just need to stand back, look at your life and start pruning 
Also I've fine-a-ly wheedled/pestered and coaxed my hunny into working toward an organic small farm with me. It's taken years! He is the most stubborn man ever!  But he fell in love with the mini cows and that was that! We are going to raise and breed mini jerseys, heritage fowl and I'm going learn cob/straw bale construction so that we can build our own home. I have a bunch of plans to make income in the don't-put-all-of-your-eggs-in-one-basket sort of style, which I'm actually good at doing. Drew wants home-grown bacon, but I'm not sure I could handle piggies on my own unless I found some smaller breeds.
Since moving to Idaho, I've been at a loss as to what I want to do career-wise. I have all of these city theater and costume design skills and no way to use them to make a living here. But after living on a friends farm for the past decade and helping with the animals all of the time, there is SO much that I'd do differently. I find that I'm happiest on a farm. Learning to work on a farm with a cane has sure been an adventure, but I now know what I can do and what I can't...but I'm rambling as usual  If people can run in the Olympics with prosthetic feet, then I can run a farm with a cane and a gimpy knee 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Annika |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 09:25:59 AM
I missed all of you girls too! I was just thinking this morning about how so many of us have similar dreams and goals and how incredibly important it is to be able to pass on knowledge and skills that are over looked by main steam America. I've always cherished the old ways and old timey skills of our ancestors and love seeing those skills blended with the advancing green technologies and sustainable practices of today. It's really exciting to be able to really put all of my energy into getting ready to start my own farm. I'm such an organizational nut that I've already drawn out all sorts of plans and ideas for making the most efficient use of space and making it the easiest for me to get around to do everything that will need to be dealt with on my own for the most part as Drew will be at his job during the day.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| AlyssaMarie |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 08:47:32 AM
Good to hear from you Annika! Sounds like you have lots of fun plans! You are such an inspiration for doing all that you do!
AlyssaMarie @ Link'd Hearts Ranch
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 08:21:08 AM
Oh Annika! Welcome back! Missed you, girl and so happy that you and your man have come together on something you BOTH can be happy doing!
Glad, also to know that your weight loss has made you feel a bit better--that arthritis sure is a mean thing.
Anyway, welcome, welcome and I can't wait to hear more!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 08:12:36 AM
WELCOME BACK, Annika!
GOOD to hear from you and all the positive things happening in your life. Sometimes we have to do just focus on certain things and leave the rest on the back burner for a while.
YAY!
CJ
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| sherrye |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 07:05:21 AM
its good to see you back here. i was wondering where you went. happy days to you sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| Alee |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 05:37:16 AM
Welcome back Annika!! I have been worried about you! I am so glad to hear things are doing well for you!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| Annette Kath |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 8:21:00 PM
Dear Annika,
Welcome back! After reading your post, I am encouraged by your enthusiasm for your "new" life.
I live on a small farm with my husband and 4 children and have recently developed a deeper appreciation for our lifestyle and livelihood. Farm work is hard work but it's good work. I love it and I wouldn't want to change a thing!
Good luck with your future endeavors and keep us posted!
Annette |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 2:03:36 PM
Welcome back, Annika. Congrats on the weight loss. Good for you. Peace is, indeed, a wonderful thing.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 1:50:19 PM
Welcome back, Annika. So happy to hear you are finding peace in your new life. Congratulations on your weight lose I am sure it helps the knees.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 1:45:06 PM
Welcome back Annika! Wow, you have been up to a lot lately, but it all sounds very positive. You will have to post some photos as you begin to add critters to your small farm dream. I agree that it is so important to be doing what makes you feel happy and rewarded. Best of luck with your new plans!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 1:38:54 PM
ANNIKA!!!! HOW I'VE MISSED YOU!!! I was just thinking about you! With the turn of the seasons comes recipe exchanges, and I was thinking of all the great recipes you've shared that are in my recipe box... it made me smile and I thought - wow, it really has been a long time... I'm going to have to email her! And then - TA-DAAA! Here you ARE!! I am SO glad to hear you're doing well and SO excited to hear about the farm goals and SO happy to hear that you're as strong and as determined as ever to enjoy all life has to offer! "Seeing" you does my heart good - SO much good. I'm with Laurie - I look forward to seeing you more and more now that you're back! Gee - I'm just so tickled that you're back! Just TICKLED!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs and lots of love to you, dear sister! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 1:01:55 PM
Welcome Back Annika! Its great to hear that you are doing so well, and that things are moving in a positive direction for you and Hubby!
I look forward to seeing your posts again!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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