The threat of rain kept me busy with "homekeeping things" today, though I have managed to enjoy little peeks of sunshine while hanging out the wash. My red and white dish towels are probably about ready to come in and be folded by now. The gardens are green and growing and we have blooms on the strawberries already! No matter how many years I have started seeds and planted plants into the ground, I am always amazed by the miracle of the garden. It's so exciting!

I got quite a bit accomplished in the kitchen this morning. It was time to go through the spices and things to check for expiration dates. I used small vintage bread pans to hold and organize the most commonly used spices in my pantry. They seem to get scattered about otherwise. I also took inventory of the foods that need to be eaten before canning season begins and they are replaced. I just love the look of those gem like jars all lined up! It certainly makes all of the hard summer work worth it when winter winds blow.

I do not watch the news, but I've been visiting some folks the last few days and there is such a sense of fear and panic about our uncertain times. If you will indulge me, I would like to share something that has been on my heart. I have lived with little and with plenty, but one thing I know is that the Lord has never forsaken us,  and has always remained faithful. I remember my past benefits and see how all of my needs have been provided.

My husband went back to college later in life, and in my flesh, I couldn't imagine how it would be done with payments and a family to support. But the Lord was in it and HE made a way. On paper, it appeared that we shouldn't even be surviving, and yet, we had everything we needed and more. God's ecomony is so much different than man's.

I believe that we should be good stewards, and do what we are able.  We should be wise about our purchases and care for our families as best as we can. There is certainly nothing wrong with having extra on hand, and I almost always do. It makes more sense to buy in bulk than to run to the not-so-closeby towns that we have to choose from. We planted two extra gardens this year with the idea that Lord willing, they are fruitful and we can share the harvest.

These are good ideas any time, but we must remember that we are never truly self-sufficient. Any farmer/homesteader knows this. A stockpile can be taken or destroyed, animals get sick, and crops fail. Our preparations and plans may or may not fall through, but these  are earthly things. I want to set my eyes on heavenly things! As beautiful as life is, this world is not my home. So prepare, I will. By seeking HIS face, drinking in His Holy Word, and resting in His good promises that never fail.  :-)

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I have really enjoyed taking part of "A Day in My Life" hosted by Little Jenny Wren's beautiful blog!  Please visit her to read more!

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I'm afraid that I have been neglecting my blog home a bit this spring. It just seems that there aren't enough hours in the day! Between outside work, tending gardens, preparing for the end of the school year, and 4-H, we've been busy as bees. An acre of berries was quite an undertaking! They are thriving, but it has taken a lot of work to get them situated. We remind ourselves how sweet the harvest will be.

The gardens are green and growing. We had quite a bit of rain over the weekend, so as soon as it dries out a bit, we'll plant the rest of our vegetables. My husband and boys spoiled me for Mother's Day. One of the things they got me was a set of several attachments for my Kitchen Aid. These will help me greatly come canning season!

My health is continuing to improve, which I am so grateful for. We still don't know what caused this in the first place, so I'm nervous sometimes that it could come back again. Still, I am thankful for every good day. They used to be few and far between. I'm still on my "chemical free" journey and have adjusted to the changes. That, with fresh air and hard work in the sunshine has done a world of good for me. Although, I have noticed that I have a sensitivity to the sun now that I never had before. (I am rather dark complected and typically I don't burn.) I can't help but to be out in it, so I'll just have to be careful. I'm going to invest in a lovely wide brimmed sun hat. If nothing else, I can carry the berries in it. :-)

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I'm catching up on my Farm Girl Blog-a-Thon entries, hosted by the charming Garden Goose's blog, This week is appropriate because I haven't been able to blog because I've been out in the gardens!

Gardening has always been a part of my life, though I still don't consider myself to be an "expert." As a little girl, I was by my grandparents' side (or under their feet most likely) during planting season. I've learned quite a bit about gardening and mulching from them, but I still have times where I wish they were around to answer my questions.

Gram always had a huge vegetable garden, but flowers were her passion. She had the most beautiful gardens I think I've ever seen. As for me, I adore flowers, but don't have time to devote to them in this stage of my life. I enjoy perennials that spread and look natural, as opposed to a highly manicured bed. I guess I'm a daisy kind of girl. :-)

One of the things I enjoy most is herb gardening. I have raised beds around my deck that contain several different varieties. I make herb vinegars, breads and cheeses. I also dry them. I love spring, when I can walk around and see what's peeking its little head up! Soon, I'll be able to make focaccia with my own herbs.

We have many wild berries on the farm, and aways look forward to berry pickin'...

...but we never quite get enough, so the big project for this year has been an acre of mixed berries. The last shipment just arrived this past week and we planted all but a few rows before the rain chased us in. Hopefully, we'll be able to get the rest in as soon as it dries a bit. It's so lovely and peaceful back there and I really enjoy spending time surrounded by the tall grasses of the pasture and the cool, bubbling creek. Adding some sweet berries to that sounds just heavenly, doesn't it?

We've really worked hard and our sore muscles are the proof. While hauling water by hand, I've often thought of my pioneer sisters and how difficult and unforgiving the land could be for them. At least we have a tractor, plow and tiller, and our creek is closeby.

The rain barrels we have aren't very full, but at least we have a start. The next investment will be the fencing, and it will need to go in soon. We've seen quite a few deer prints and caught a "masked bandit" the other evening, who had been munching on our asparagus shoots!

Our vegetable gardens are coming along nicely. In another week or so, when danger of frost has passed, we'll plant the rest. We have two large and several small vegetable gardens this year. The idea is to freeze and preserve as much as we possibly can, (and of course, we want to share!) so every bit of available space is being used.

We're planning to have a large pumpkin patch this year as well. The boys are so excited! This will give them the chance to plant the "GIANT Pumpkin Seeds" that we purchased from a roadside market while on a trip in the fall of last year.

Well, that's a peek into my gardening adventures so far for this year. I pray there will be many more to come.

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The year's at spring
And day's at the morn;
Morning's at seven;
The hill sides's dew-pearled;
The lark's on the wing;
The snail's on the thorn;
God's in his heaven -
All's right with the world!

 Robert Browning, The Year's at the Spring, 1870 

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The weather has been beautiful this week! The guys have been planting corn since Monday. There have been late nights and early mornings trying to get it all in before the weather changes. The ladies all take turns cooking and delivering supper for the men and it will soon be my turn, so I've been trying to think of something tasty that will go a long way. We went "plow shopping" this afternoon. Isn't that what every gal dreams of shopping for? (*wink*) Luckily, we found what we were looking for and at a lesser price than we anticipated.

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I meant to add this precious photo in my "Farm Girl Heart" post, but somehow, it was left out. I've shared many times that my roots are here on this farm, and now those of my children as well. My grandmother captured this photo back when my two oldest sons were just littles. They had been out doing chores with Great-Grandpa and were on their way back, hand in hand. I'm not sure what they stopped to look at, but it was probably an interesting "treasure," whatever it was.

 He was the kindest, most gentle, giving man. I have never known another like him. If only he could see the boys now, quite grown up and working the same ground, with the same love and dedication that he had for it. His legacy lives on.

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We've had a very quiet day. No church for us this morning. Unfortunately, we've all been under the weather with sore throats, fever and coughs. And just when I thought we had left the sickness of winter behind...

The warm sunshine certainly helps though, as well as plenty of tea with honey and a pot of warm soup. Yesterday was the worst day for me, so I have been up a little more today, whereas my husband is on day one, and has been in bed all day. Two of the boys have yet to come down with it and I pray that they don't. Sadly, our little one was the first to get it and felt sick on his birthday. We plan to celebrate when we're all well.

The good news is that things are so beautiful outside! The pear and magnolia trees are blooming and everything is so green. The woods has really changed within the last few days and has lots of green leaves. We managed to plant the first (early) garden Friday evening before the weekend brought us "April showers." We bought extra that will be stored away and planted later for our fall garden. Imagine a Thanksgiving with fresh greens! :-)

We're going back out in a few days to make a garden teepee for the children. It will have sugar snap pea vines on it and should be a nice, cool little hideaway from the summer sun. The dandelions are starting to pop up here and there. If I can gather enough blossoms, I'll be making jelly this week. For now, I need to get some rest. I hope to be back to normal by tomorrow and ready for a busy week.

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I'm officially sporting a "dirt manicure" and a slight sunburn on my nose. :-)

The weather has been fantastic this week! The men (and boys) are getting ready to get out in the fields. I have been spending my time in the gardens. My husband tilled and tilled and there is much more to do! We have two very large gardens, a pumpkin patch, and our acre of berries. (Which start to ship next week!)

 The boys and I raked through the soil and found many little things. Our farm was originally established in 1803, and had a couple of owners before our family came to it. The site of our garden always turns up bits of broken pottery, glass (mason jars), blue willow, crocks, etc. I found an entire basket full of things today and though they are just pieces, I think I will make something lovely from them. I can't help but look at them and wonder what they once were. I'll post a picture and maybe you can give me some suggestions.

Tomorrow, we'll plant our early garden. Lettuce, spinach, potatoes, sweet potatoes, snow peas, and more. We buy seeds from my cousin and I always enjoy visiting the quaint old building.

It's like a step back in time...

Love those jars...

I sure am sore, but will sleep well, I'm sure. I need to get headed in that direction. We have a busy day ahead of us, including a cook-out birthday party for our youngest. (Complete with s'more cupcakes!)

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I was born a farm girl, it's true. In fact, I come from a long line of farm girls! 

(My grandmother's parents owned a large chicken farm in Indiana. She is pictured here as an infant.)

At the time of my birth, my parents lived in a tiny, one room, apartment that was actually a renovated chicken house. (Seriously!) Perhaps that's why I love chickens so. Makes sense now, doesn't it? :-)

 When I was five months old, they built this house here in the woods. I've lived here all but five years of my life. According to the original documents, our 100 acre farm was established in 1803. My grandparents, both coming from farming families, purchased this land and raised their family here the early 1940's. My parents raised their children here, and now my sister and I raise our families here as well.

(This is my mom as a little girl with her calves, "Sugar & Spice.")

Growing up, my grandparents were my favorite neighbors. Summer was the best time! We gardened together, we cooked together, we baled hay together. Some of my fondest memories were the "parties" we had where all of our cousins and neighbors came in to shuck and freeze corn. We were each assigned a "station," depending on our age. Usually, the littles were kind of stuck with the silk brush, and it felt like forever until I was "promoted" to the kitchen. Gram would make a huge feast to feed everyone after the work was done. Sometimes, we made homemade ice-cream and strawberry rhubarb pie.

Speaking of pie, Gram taught me how to bake my very first one. It was lemon meringue and I promptly dropped it right on the floor as it came out of the oven! I cried my eyes out! She wiped my tears with her apron. She had already made another, so we still had pie after supper.

We swam in big old troughs that were filled with ICE COLD water from the well, or down in the creek. We'd go out to chore with Grandpa. I can still picture him in his light denim work clothes, red suspenders and John Deere hat. All he had to do was make a certain "call" and the cows came running. He was such a gentle, honest man and oh, how we loved him! He made sure we always had a tire swing, and a sandbox made from an old tractor tire. (Those are the best, aren't they?)

My brother and I used the "milk house" as a play house. We explored the farm and woods on a daily basis and knew every rock and tree. One rock was a "picnic rock" where we stopped to eat. We ate gooseberries (sometimes when they were sour to see who could stand it the longest!) wild strawberries and raspberries, and grapes off the vine.

 There was always the wonder of the baby animals. I can remember my brother and I when we were really little taking great care not to disturb the sows to get a little peek of the piglets. When I was practicing giving injections (to humans) my grandpa suggested that I help him give baby pigs their iron shots. :-)

I am so blessed to have had the childhood I did on this farm, and even more blessed to be able to pass it down to my own children. My grandparents were my neighbors until they went to Heaven. When that moment came, we were all right there-- generations all together holding hands and singing hymns as it happened.

While planting garden this year, Mom and I had a few tears. It's so bittersweet. It was a blessing to see the children there, helping to place each tiny seed into the ground, just as she and I did as children, but we are well aware that we have changed our roles since Gram and Grandpa are gone. She is now the matriarch and I am next in line. I only hope I can make them proud. I don't have any daughters, but I pray that someday I will have a sweet little granddaughter who will wear my aprons and want to bake pies.

To read about more "Farm Girls with heart" please stop by Garden Goose's blog, or visit with some at MaryJanesFarm!

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Tina, at The Garden Goose, is hosting a really neat six week blog-a-thon for all of us farm girls or farm girls at heart! Please stop by her blog to get the details and be sure to join in.

The first week's theme (I'm a little late!) was all about aprons! I adore aprons and have been blessed with a nice collection that's still growing. I wear them all the time! I like to have one for each "mood" I'm in. I have an "everyday" Edwardian apron that I wear when making soap, hanging clothes on the line, and other homekeeping tasks. It's ankle length with pockets and large enough to gather and carry a bounty from the garden back to the house.

I have another that is very pretty, pink and girlie and perfect for when I am in the kitchen and want to feel feminine. (Thanks Keri!) 

I only have one apron pictured at present, and this one belonged to my great-grandmother, so it's very special to me. Love the red and white checks!

 To connect with more "Farm Girls" please stop by MaryJanesFarm!

Hope to see you there!

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I really love this idea, hosted by Little Jenny Wren on her sweet blog.  On the fourteenth day of every month, she shares a peek into her life. Today is "the day" and I thought I would share a "day in my life" with you.

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It's yet another beautiful day! They called for rain, but we had only a small passing shower in the early morning. My daffodils are all in full bloom now. I fear that the poor darlings will be snowed upon by the weekend. It seems to happen every year.

I am admiring my "Homespun Linen" colored living room. It's so subtle and soft. The boys helped me and we got the job done very quickly (and without any spills!). Many hands do make light work!

We're making preparations for our oldest son's birthday celebrations this weekend. He has invited at least a dozen of his friends on Saturday night, so I'm planning to have plenty of food! Sunday, we'll have his "family party" with cake and ice-cream. I'm making a chocolate cake that calls for caramel sauce. I just found this recipe for a Mexican caramel sauce that will be perfect! I think I'll try to cook up a batch later today.  It looks pretty yummy. I wonder if it'll make it to the weekend... :-)

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I have been waiting for spring's arrival, and now it seems to really be here! It made it up into the seventies today and was all blue skies and sunshine. I couldn't have asked for a better day! 

We spent the last few days cleaning out herb and flower beds, picking up sticks and cleaning out the chicken house. I have been washing everything I could get my hands on! My clothesline, very full with linens and things, was certainly a welcome sight from my kitchen window. I have sore muscles, but the feeling of contentment and accomplishment makes it so worth it.

It's still a bit too wet to work ground. We're all getting a little impatient and wanting to get our gardens in. My garlic came in yesterday and it needs to go into the ground as soon as it possibly can. I'm a bit worried that I'll run out of time if it's not soon. The boys and I took a walk this evening to see our neighbors (my sister and her family) and we daydreamed about our garden rows.

We do have changes in the weather coming tomorrow. Rain and cooler temperatures will force us back inside, but I have a plan that will keep us busy. The livingroom needs a fresh coat of paint for spring. I'm still deciding on colors, but will have to make a decision by tomorrow so I can complete the project by this weekend. But for now, I get to crawl into my poster bed that's made with line fresh sheets and piled high with quilts and pillows that smell like sunshine. That's a sweet reward for a long day of outside work. :-)

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Though it's chilly, the sun is so warm and bright. It spilled out from the window and onto the floor. All three cats decided to sit right in that spot! I am amazed at how things are starting to green up around here.  My poor daffodils are bowing their little heads, though. Maybe some sunshine will perk them up.

The "girls" have started to lay again, which is a sure sign that spring has sprung. Sadly, we lost a hen yesterday to unknown causes, but there will be new life to look forward to. Our chicks will be ordered next week and we also discovered a hen and nest--in the doghouse. Silly chicken! It should be a sight to see little ones hopping out of it in a few weeks!

I awoke feeling more hopeful about my health situation today. Things just seemed so big yesterday. I took some time this morning to order a few garden supplies from Local Harvest and treated myself to a new Vera Bradley  bag for spring (they were having a 40% off sale online). The boys are finishing up their pancakes, and then we'll be leaving for gym class. I think I'll take them out to lunch afterwards as a treat.

Oldest Son is really enjoying this new after school job. He's been working with hogs and cattle, as well as machinery. He comes home smelling of "eau de barnyard," but puts his clothes directly into the washer. (What a helpful boy!) The man he works for said that he appreciates having someone around who knows how to hold a wrench. My husband and has been very good about working with the boys over the years and all of that training is paying off.

Hope you have some of this sweet sunshine!

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The much anticipated call from my neurologist came this morning, but just as I feared, we're really only back to square one. My brain is showing "electrical episodes" which we already knew, but what he doesn't know is why. He wants me to journal everything that I eat and drink and any possible triggers in my environment. I don't use many chemicals as it is now (minimal household cleaners, no artificial sweeteners, etc.) but will be taking an even closer look in the days to come. This is my last chance to isolate the problem before I am put on seizure medication, so even though these episodes are very uncomfortable (and scary) I am praying that I can continue to endure them a while longer.

In the meantime, I am preparing to make some serious changes in my diet, especially. I'm limited on what I can eat, and it will need to be organic. If it was only a little later in the season and our garden was producing, things would be much easier! I'll probably be taking a trip to Trader Joe's this week. :-)

A partial list of my "off limits" foods are as follows:

MSG, (which can be tricky)

Nitrites

Artificial sweeteners (which I don't normally consume, but are sometimes hidden)

Dairy

Bread

Nuts or nut butter

Citrus fruits

Bananas

Onions

Avacado

Vinegar or anything pickled

Coffee, tea or soda

I've been collecting recipes and ideas for natural personal care products for quite some time now, so I suppose I'll be able to put them to the test! That part seems kind of fun and I'll share my results. 

I feel like I'm up against this invisible enemy and with all of the potential triggers, finding "the one" is like finding a needle in a haystack. I know that the Lord can reveal things and I'll have to trust Him. After all, He knows my frame and the very number of hairs on my head.  I was feeling a bit overwhelmed and I called a dear "far away friend" for some wisdom. Her sweet, positive tone was just what I needed! Before we said good bye, she asked if she could pray for me. She didn't say, "I'll keep you in my prayers," (which would have been fine) she went to the Father right then. How blessed am I!

This will certainly be an interesting journey and I pray that someone else may benefit from what I learn. If you have any "works great for me" recipes or ideas for chemical free products, please share!

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After "coming in like a lion," March is definitely "going out as a lamb" as they say. In spite of the wet weather, we will enjoy temperatures that reach near sixty! It's still too soggy to get out and work the ground, so we may just settle for a nice walk in between showers. The year our youngest was born, March was warm and lovely. We planted garden on this day, only to have snow the next morning as an April Fool's surprise! This year, it has been just too cold and wet to get an early start. I found a place to order garlic, so sometime this afternoon, I need to get that taken care of. I also added a few more goodies to my garden list.

Today is baking day, so I started the bread early this morning as well as a big pot of vegetable soup. I think I'll make some blueberry bars as well. I haven't heard anything from my doctor yet. As always, the waiting is agonizing. Still, I take comfort that there is probably nothing immediately threatening. I was praying that I would be better by spring planting. It's not quite here, so I won't lose hope. I have plenty to keep me busy today, so that will take my mind off of it!

I received a really sweet tag from Jill at The Fruit of Her Hands Studio blog and I want to say "Thank you!"

If you haven't been fortunate enough to visit her lovely "studio" do stop by! She is so generous to share her talents and tutorials for her lovely prim art. She makes my day everytime I visit, and I long to be able to get back into my own workshop. :-)

I'd like to pass this along to all of you who have faithfully checked in on me and prayed for me these past few months. I thank the Lord for friends like you!

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What a beautiful day! The breeze still has a chilly bite to it, but the sun is oh so warm. We decided to take a little walk this afternoon to enjoy the fresh air. The creek is up and we stopped to watch it flow over the rocks. Soon, things will be greening up in the woods. It never ceases to amaze me how one day there are teeny tiny little leaves peeking out from the underbrush, and then all of the sudden, the whole woods opens up in all of its green glory. I just love that.

Looking at the yard, we can see that the ice storms were not kind to our trees. We've lost many branches and will likely spend the first few warm days of spring working hard to clean them up. They always make a nice bonfire and I can reward my "clean up crew" with s'mores.

I'm just counting the days until we start planting. It's time to plant garlic, but I am having a difficult time finding any! Most places online are sold out and locally, I am having no luck. I had no idea it would be like this, but will definitely make a note of it for next year's planting. It won't be long until the first of our berries arrive. I am praying for some warmth so we can get out and work the ground. I saw the first farmer of the year out today, so it can't be long now... I'll be ordering my new chicks in two weeks--how exciting!

There is still no word from the doctor regarding my results. I try not to let it get the better of me, but it's always in my mind. I decided to busy myself and prepare a nice supper for everyone. We're having smoked turkey breast, bacon wrapped asparagus, loaded baked potatoes and a salad. Oh, and razzleberry cobbler for dessert. I decided to use the last of the red raspberries from the deep freeze and threw in some blueberries for good measure. It certainly made a lovely color combination.

Well, I'm off to finish up. We'll be heading to church soon. Have a restful and enjoyable evening!

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