Hopes
What do you dream about? We are sharing some of ours with you! I have learned to love having a garden. It can cause some crazy overwhelming days when it seems that everything is ready at the same time. I also love that it brings our family together. We have also started to find friends who also enjoy providing for their families by gardening and canning. It’s a great shared experience.
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We have also enjoyed remodeling our home and making it our dream home. It has been several years in the making and we still have several years of work ahead of us. I would not change the joy of seeing our house become a home. I love watching our kids making memories that they will forever have in their hearts.
God has blessed our family with the hope of seeing new possibilities out of old things. Our home was built in the 80’s and we have started fresh and added on to meet our needs. God has provided opportunities for us to build a community around us that will support what we love.
I hope you find joy in my content and share it with others. Writing about my life has become a rewarding experience for me. I especially enjoy writing about canning which is a process of preserving food. This activity allows me to connect with my memories and share useful tips. I believe that through my writing I can inspire others to explore their own interests and experiences.
Family
Through this journey I have come to understand what truly matters to me. Providing for my family in a healthy way is now a top priority. I actively seek ways to save money while ensuring that we have safe and nutritious food. This focus helps me make better choices for our meals and overall well being. Ultimately I feel more connected to my family as we work together toward a healthier lifestyle.
Friendship
I have discovered a wonderful friendship through learning about canning and pressure cooking in my community. This experience has become one of the best parts of my life. I enjoy meeting other parents who share my interests and our children love to play together while we work on our projects. This shared passion not only helps us improve our skills but also strengthens our bonds. I hope you also find friendships that grow and bring joy to your life.
Gardening – Dreaming Big
Summer is in FULL swing here. Summer is a major time for building our dream life together.
We have a huge garden again for the second year in a row. What’s in it you ask???
**Potatoes, Potatoes, and more Potatoes – One thing we have a lot of is potatoes. It is a staple in our household and we can make them last almost all year long! We also give them away to friends/family or trade for other things.
**Watermelon – Our kids love the watermelon, and think it’s pretty cool we are growing our own.
**Pumpkins – We’re already thinking about Fall around here! At least pumpkins, the kids can’t wait to see how many we get.
**Green beans – They have been a struggle between rabbits and woodchucks (groundhogs). They also love our green beans as much as us.
**Carrots – We shall see how they turn out this year, we don’t always have success with them.
**Radish – I’m not a fan of radishes but my husband enjoys them so these are all him!
**Cucumbers – Our plants are not looking so good at this moment, but we have enjoyed what we have gotten this far.
**Tomatoes – Thus far they are all green still but they are coming on strong.
Seasons Matter
Summer is a time to grow and gather as much garden produce as possible, as well as cutting firewood.
Spring is the time to start working on outside projects and preparing the garden. It feels like all inside projects come to a standstill once the weather starts to get nice.
Winter is always in the back of my mind, as we grow food in the garden to eat all winter long. We cut firewood and stack it in preparation for the cold.
Fall wraps up of the growing season and we start focusing on inside projects as the weather gets colder.
It’s all about living our dream life and completing projects that we enjoy doing and also enjoy when they are complete.
Faith
God has chosen each of us to be here at a specific time in this world. He has great plans for people if we simply listen to them. Listening to that inner voice that encourages you to make the right choice. God wants us to live our lives to best serve him. Making the right choices in life can be challenging, and many people feel the same way. It is important to take time to think carefully about our decisions and effects on ourselves and others. By being more intentional in our actions we can set a good example for our children. When they see us making thoughtful choices they learn to do the same. This process not only helps us grow but also strengthens our family bonds. I want them to love God and share His love with others through their actions and words.
Please find hope and encouragement when reading my posts, this is a judgment free zone. Consider sharing with your family and friends and helping me share things I enjoy.