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| Blessedx6 |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 1:48:47 PM
My name is Carol. Dh and I live on 10 acres in NW Iowa where we homeschool our 6 children. We are remodeling our 110 year old farm house now. I enjoy cooking, reading, and learning new skills. I loved the book, it has really motivated me. I look forward to getting to know you all.
Blessings,
Carol |
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| CountryGirl85 |
Posted - Jan 26 2006 : 10:54:12 PM
Hey Carol and welcome!
I am also in awe of homeschooling moms. My mom is one and I'm pround to say I started it! Although I was only homeschooled for 3 1/2 years(left public school my freshman year in high school), I wouldn't be who I am today without those few years at home. And at 20, I'm still at home, but I love my family and I know that they're here for me until I am able to start a life of my own, which they will always be a part of. Wow, 110 year old farm house! That's so neat! I love old houses. Keep us posted and share any pictures you might have!
Much love,
Laura |
| TejasFarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 26 2006 : 3:01:45 PM
Hi Carol! I just joined too. I grew up in Burlington and Des Moines but spent wonderful blissful days at my grandparents farm near Early, Iowa. I had asked my father (who was back last summer at a 50th high school reunion in Sac City) to drive by the old farm and take pictures for me. Sadly, the entire place was gone...the farmhouse, the hay barn, the milk barn, even the line of poplars that lined the side of the drive. I literally bawled like a baby. I had this crazy dream of buying the house and moving it to Texas - wouldn't have been possible but it was still a dream. I remember every nook and cranny of the house and the farm; the smell of the earth is still fresh in my memory.
Glad you are here and I would love to hear details of your remodel. I love old houses- they have their own stories to tell.
D. |
| MBurns |
Posted - Jan 25 2006 : 11:41:10 AM
Welcome from a fellow Iowian! I live between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids on a double lot. My husband and I just bought 8 acres in Iowa County which is the homestead of my parents farm. Happy to meet someone else from Iowa. How about this mild winter we are having. |
| Blessedx6 |
Posted - Jan 25 2006 : 10:49:26 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome!!!! |
| Julia |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 4:55:42 PM
Welcome Carol. Glad to have you on board. I homeshcool,only one left at home, on my tenth year. Look forward to seeing you around the forum. Julia V.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 4:53:01 PM
Welcome Carol...boy, I thought the same thing when I read your intro...you must be so patient!! I am so in awe of homeschooling moms..that is just wonderful. Your place sounds wonderful..I love remodeling projects and love to hear about everyone else's too. I hope you will join right in..we talk about everything!
I am glad you are here!!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
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| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 3:56:42 PM
Carol....WELCOME!!
You are certain to find kindred spirits here and have a lot of fun. Just dive right in to all the chats going on.
I look forward to hearing about your remodel and your farmlife.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| farmgrlchick |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 3:52:25 PM
Welcome Carol,
(Same name as my mother in law) Homeschooling 6 children, wow! Remodeling your farm house, sounds like a wonderful dream. Well you must have alot of patience!Glad your here and can't wait to here more from you!
Theresa |
| ali2583 |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 3:14:09 PM
Welcome Carol! Glad you joined us! I also love cooking and reading, especially MJ's book. What type of cooking do you do? Any great recipes? Hope to hear from you soon!
alison
"God's gift to you is life. What you choose to do with that life is your gift to God" |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 2:37:05 PM
welcome carol, I just joined this site yesterday and already have connected with people and the site has so much to look into. Today I ordered a red apron from aunt Jenny
NANCY GARTENMAN |
| Kate |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 2:33:25 PM
Welcome Carol
My name's Kate and I work here at MaryJanesFarm. Sounds like you have a beautiful home!! What wonderful history it must have. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to get to know you better and hear lots more about your home. Welcome Welcome Welcome!!
Kate
Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it.....unless they are spelling mistakes. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 2:26:16 PM
Welcome, Carol! My family background hails from Forest City and Joice. I love Iowa. And each time I hear that a couple is reviving the rural life there, it makes my heart sing. Let us hear more from you!
"Sell cleverness and buy wonder" |
