The beginning....
Well, My belongings just rolled out of my driveway in a rusty old horse trailer. It's happening....We are doing it. Our journey from Suburbia to Sustainably has begun.
When I was a child my future dreams consisted of being a mother and a farmer. At the age of 36, as of next week, I have given life to 5 beautiful kiddos. They range in age from 9mo. to 11 years. Yes! Yes! I do have my hands full. Yes, I do know how they are made and yes we have cable! All that is about to change, its time to give up cable! I have fulfilled my greatest desire... to become a mom. Now to chase the second part of my childhood dream and become a farmer. Now, keep in mind, I know nothing about being a farmer. I love animals, have taken vet assistant classes, but cant even get tomatoes to grow in my suburban front yard.
My husband, our 5 kids, and I live in a nice, but small home, is southern California. Hubby has a pretty good job and health insurance, which of course is a staple in any good stable family. In the hopes of something different...something better, we are giving it all up. We are selling our home, leaving our stable income, and giving up the promise of health insurance. Scary? I know...right? Terrifying!! We are choosing to go beyond fear and pursue a life outside "The Box". I decided it might be interesting to document this experience....hence we have "The Blog". What do you think? Will this be an interesting journey to hear about? We live in a world of convenience and concrete. Accessibility and Asphalt. We are saying good-bye to Starbucks down the street and 7 Eleven around the corner. Rural Oregon here we come.....
When I was a child my future dreams consisted of being a mother and a farmer. At the age of 36, as of next week, I have given life to 5 beautiful kiddos. They range in age from 9mo. to 11 years. Yes! Yes! I do have my hands full. Yes, I do know how they are made and yes we have cable! All that is about to change, its time to give up cable! I have fulfilled my greatest desire... to become a mom. Now to chase the second part of my childhood dream and become a farmer. Now, keep in mind, I know nothing about being a farmer. I love animals, have taken vet assistant classes, but cant even get tomatoes to grow in my suburban front yard.
My husband, our 5 kids, and I live in a nice, but small home, is southern California. Hubby has a pretty good job and health insurance, which of course is a staple in any good stable family. In the hopes of something different...something better, we are giving it all up. We are selling our home, leaving our stable income, and giving up the promise of health insurance. Scary? I know...right? Terrifying!! We are choosing to go beyond fear and pursue a life outside "The Box". I decided it might be interesting to document this experience....hence we have "The Blog". What do you think? Will this be an interesting journey to hear about? We live in a world of convenience and concrete. Accessibility and Asphalt. We are saying good-bye to Starbucks down the street and 7 Eleven around the corner. Rural Oregon here we come.....
Looks good! I'm so excited for you guys and your new journey!!!
ReplyDeleteI admire your determination and willingness to share your beautiful experience. Pursuing and fulfilling your dreams is the true meaning of bliss. It will be fun to watch the chop wood and carry water moments of your bliss through your words.
ReplyDeleteCondensing five people's belongings to two shipping crates stacked five feet high to move to an agricultural community of 6,000 people on an island the size of southern California with about 180,000 people in the middle of the Pacific felt pretty huge too, but it has been the best year of my life. Huge choices hold huge dividends.
Thank u so much. You are such a beautiful person Beth. Following your move on FB has been inspiring. Its awe-inspiring! Vague plans to make it that way next Oct...I sure hope you will still be there then!
DeleteCome on over. I am never leaving. :-D
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