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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 21 2005 : 05:39:23 AM
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Hey girls. I have about 15 minutes and wanted to say hi and thank everyone again for all your prayers & thoughts. Also, I hit a realization yesterday that I thought would be harder to handle which surprisingly isnt. You all know how I always wanted my little farm, just a small one but a farm. Well, with all the health problems surrounding my husband, we both realize it wont happen in exactly that way. God knows the future not us but he has put it in my heart to think smaller. And it is ok. I love cottages also and as long as I can grow my wild flowers, some tom. and lots of herbs, I'll be happy. We dont want to look at a home & property that will be more then we can afford down the road if health problems become too much. I want to know I can care for us by myself if need be. With a yard, I can still have rabbits, my bird & dog. Im thinking of a small cottage industry also with my spinning & herbs, not sure yet but Shepardess has the best wool thats great to spin and I'll use hers instead of having my own sheep. Months ago Clare told me to try to be happy where I am so if something doesnt happen were not so upset. She was right. A farm on that scale may not be in my life plan but growing things and living the farmgirl mentally ALWAYS will be whether I live in a small cottage or a large farmhouse. I am ok with it all and it will be fun looking for a small cottage type home that I KNOW we can afford instead of going larger and being afraid to lose it. Besides, look at all the great farmgirl merchandiase I can get from all of you!! Thanks for listening again.  Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2005 : 09:27:58 AM
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There's a lot of truth to the saying "If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans." It's sometimes hard to learn to listen to His plans for us and be lead in the direction He wants us to go but you seem to have done this very well.
Robin
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quiltedess
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Nancy
Priest River
ID
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2005 : 09:34:38 AM
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Michele: I hope things are going well with your husband and that you are feeling better about caring for him.
I can relate very well to your realization. All of our lives we need to adapt and that's part of the learning and growing process. I too have a dream of a 2400 sq. ft. dream home farm house. However, I also have a plan for a 1400 sq. ft. Cottage that is absolutely adorable. Only time will tell which way it will go, either way, it will be a joy. I'm the type that would much rather have quality over quantity and that seems to be the general feeling of fellow Farmgirls.
Take care,
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grammy-o
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Lisa
Greenville
WI
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2005 : 2:02:28 PM
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I know you've also mentioned the dream of registered paints....what about miniatures, they'd work well at a cottage?
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