I have been doing alot of thinking this past few days about the benefits and blessings of living the country life--there are many-- below are a few--some are silly, but true!

• No need to have a gym you have to drive to daily--Lots of workouts go on out in the fields
• No need to ever get bored--always something to do
• If you know how to hunt, you can have fresh meat every day of the year
• Peace and quiet, haven't heard of many drive by shootings out on 40 acre farms
• People tend to leave people alone in country, especially if you have BIG dogs
• You can go outside in your pj's and no one see ya! LOL
• No need to visit walking trails to view nature and get excercise--its all around you
• Your children learn 'real life' lessons in science, biology, math, cooking, health, history etc...

The blessings are just abundant on our farmstead--

• Its a blessing to be able to view another of God's creatures come into this world.
• Its a blessing to know God has allowed us the responsibility of caring for that creature.
• Its a blessing to be able to bless other with what abundance we have.
• Its a blessing to meet others that truly understand this lifestyle.
• Its a blessing to know I can survive these tough and hard times.
• Its a blessing to know my hubby and I are building our very own home with our very own hands!
• Its a blessing to be able to raise my dd in a country enviornment where she can learn, run and play without us worrying about strangers.
• Its a blessing to know that God has entrusted us with his land and be able to tend to it and take care of it.

There are so many more benefits and blessings to the agrarian way of life, I could not possibly name them all--I am try to always look at the good when I am facing a hardship or things are just taking to long to get done--I find when I do that it just makes me feel better and my attitude greatly improves. Life is good here on the farm I am truly blessed.

Times are hard everywhere right now, and many are faced with job loss, loss of income etc...While many people are losing homes, cars etc...we are able to survive and provide for ourselves--this economic crisis has affected us, but not as bad as some out there--God has been good to us, somedays I just tend to forget that--But God gently nudges me and reminds me I am to meditate on all that is good....This is a wonderful life.

~Kris

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Amanda

Well said my friend!

Amanda <><
Matthew 6:33

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Monday, June 1, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Pennysue

I agree...country life is great. I am truly blessed as well and am always thrilled with what God provides, even when I am dead tired. Blessings,
Penny

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