Another Cold Night and Some Ramblings of a Farmer's Wife by andiekins

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Another Cold Night and Some Ramblings of a Farmer's Wife
Tonight as I sit here thinking on about how today went.... I realized that this was where I was always meant to be. My life in the city was charmed, I was a stay at home mom with a housekeeper. I had two children in private school, beautiful house, and luxury vehicles. My husband worked  very hard to provide financial stability for our family but in turn traded his time for money. I often found myself stuck in drama and gossip between other spoiled housewives. I was miserable, regardless of all the "things" I had. I was vain. I was lonely. I was stressed and always worried about losing it all.

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When we moved to our farm, we left it all. We sold the house, left the "friends", and proceeded to make a life doing something we had no idea how to do. Suddenly I was expected to dig trenches, butcher chickens, and pick up manure for compost. And yet, I enjoy it. I picked up an axe today and started chopping (well trying to) wood for a fire. I took the truck into the woods and lifted logs into the truck bed and hauled them out on my own. My arms have become stronger, and I am finding that lifting those 40 pound feed bags is much easier than when I started. My natural warmth was able to easily combat the sharp wind that was blowing in from the north.

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Our monthly budget for food was over $1000 a month when you included groceries AND going out to eat. Now we are feeding our family on less than $200 a month, and we simply don't go out to eat. However, my waist line is trimmer now. I am more creative now than ever in the kitchen creating items that are healthy, cheap, and using what we have grown on our farm. We are looking at costs, and thinking can we live without it, and if not, can we get it used for cheaper. We are eating less processed foods, and shopping local when possible. This way we can support our neighbors and not anonymous businesses.

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In our previous life, my husbands work demanded much from him and our family. We were expected to be places, and do things, and interact with certain people. I had to dress right, say the right things, and never have a differing opinion. I felt trapped. Locked into a box. Unable to escape from my own world. Today, I felt the freedom of life. While money makes things "easier" I became shoved into a box and could not get out because we would lose that income. But when I became dependent on God to provide for us everyday, I began to find value in the quiet moments, the gentle hugs, and the sweet words between the ones I care about most. 

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The world cannot simply fill the void I had tried to control. It cannot give my life meaning by filling it with responsibilities. My body is made for work, it is from the dust, therefore I long to touch the dirt and run it between my fingers. My body craves foods that are grown nearby and full of nutrients and sunshine made goodness. With the sun shining on my skin and the grass between my toes, I am reminded that my body is part of nature, and not meant to be contained in a house, surrounded by concrete, running from one task to another, and never able to stop, and see the sunset.

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Tonight, I walked past the fire pit that still had a small blaze going. I paused and leaned in close. There wasn't much wood left in the fire, but I simply moved the wood around and it recaught fire and began to warm my cheeks and fingertips again. By rearranging my thinking, I too can rekindle my fire and become a light in this world and touch others in a way that I couldn't do by thinking about all the "things" I gave up for this life.
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@bluefinstudios · 
*Rearranging Thinking*

It sounds like you have found a wonderful new set of Priorities!
I am jealous of life as you know it.
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@dreemsteem · 
oh.... well this was like water for my soul :)

what a day I've had, and to sit here in your blog and just relax my mind and enjoy all the things that you've found.   I love it.  beautiful .  Takes a leap of faith to really make that jump, but it sounds like you've been so blessed by the decision!

I'll so enjoy reading your ramblings :)   I think your grad-mates @eveningart, @juliamulcahy, @youhavewings, @ravijojla, and @audreybits would love this too!   (i can think of a few more who would love this too - but let's start with those 5 hehehee)

Thanks for being so open with your life.  I've loved peeking in!
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@xcountytravelers · (edited)
I am so happy you found the place you needed to be.  Very well written.  I definitely think @sagescrub and @mountainjewel would totally understand what you are talking about.
Ren
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@imealien · 
Hi! @andiekins Great post, great perspectives, great healthy and natural life!!! Well, I'm about to change my everyday life the same way... I resteem (already upvoted) your post, it generates hope, really hope! Have a nice Tuesday!!!
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@bengy · 
It is great that you recognised that your city life was perhaps not the one that engaged you and your family. It appears that you have found a different set of circumstances in your current life that seem to better suit you! It is brave and uplifting to see someone walk away from something, not knowing if the change is definitely for the better, but knowing that they status quo is not quite right!


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@brittandjosie · 
Hi @andiekins, loved that you escaped THE BOX its that rope you dont want, love the story, we met before but this blog was mentioned by @bengy in the @pifc good luck steeming,
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@arcange · 
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@andiekins · 
Thank you!
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@carlgnash · 
This is really beautiful :)  Happy for you and your family, and a wee bit jealous
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@katrina-ariel · 
So this actually brought tears to my eyes. I'm so glad you chose to move to the country and embrace this lifestyle that gives you more time with family, more time with nature. I live in the country, but not on a homestead, and my partner works out of town. We hardly ever see him. I'm grateful to be able to raise my children without putting them in daycare, but the trade-off of money for time is so difficult. Still, I take time to appreciate the quiet of living above a lake, the snow that paints everything white, the warmth of my woodstove, and the strength it gives me to haul firewood in each day and feed the fire. Being grateful for what we have and the choices we've made is such a beautiful practice. So glad I saw this post. :)
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@andiekins · 
Aw! I'm glad you did too :) Thanks for reading.
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@melinda010100 · 
It is so wonderful to read about your authentic life. I'm so glad that you made this change for yourself and for your family. It really is the only way to live life, isn't it?
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@appreciator · 
This post is sponsored and featured by **@Appreciator** in collaboration with **@c-squared**. Just keep up the good work.
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@audreybits · 
I am so so glad you did find your happy and peaceful place! This is a kind of life that i really do envy but at thesame time, dunno if i will be able to truly embrace it and live it... But i guess one can only find out by taking that one step

>By rearranging my thinking, I too can rekindle my fire and become a light in this world and touch others in a way that I couldn't do by thinking about all the "things" I gave up for this life.

I love this thought...
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@andiekins · 
Thanks!
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@thistle-rock · 
In a fast-paced world, it is so easy to get lost among the masses and live a life that is just "surviving" and not "living".

I have always lived by a few mottos: "money makes life easier but it does not buy us happiness"; "the more we have, the more we spend"; "less is more"!

I am glad you have found your place in a world full of simple pleasures and new ways of discovering both yourself and how to live  and love with less.
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@andiekins · 
I agree completely! Just learning all these lessons.
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@stever82 · 
It is nice that you moved away from all of that and are still happy.  I am not sure everyone could do that.  I found this post in the Pay it forward contest.  @bengy featured you.  Good Luck.
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@tryskele · 
It's amazing how a change of scenery, changes your perspective. Wonderful piece, thank you for sharing. 

Hi @superchaoman.  It looks amazing! The recipe seems pretty simple.  Looking forward to seeing more recipes. 

You were featured in week 42 of @pifc's Pay It Forward Curation Contest by @bengy
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@trincowski · 
I'm glad to hear your lifestyle change is making you happier and more fulfilled. That means it was a good decision!

**PS:** I've find your post because **@bengy** featured you in **[her entry for the Pay It Forward Contest](https://busy.org/@bengy/payitforwardentry-week42-wn5mm9amck)**

<sup>**I'd like to ask you to participate in my [Art Curation Initiative #8](https://steemit.com/dpoll/@trincowski/art-curation-8-sbi-prizes-who-are-your-favourite-artists)**</sup>
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