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Minnesota!!!!!Five weeks ago, we made the move from Indiana to Minnesota. We sold our house and had a week and a half to pack and move for the new owners to take possession. We had a few friends who graciously helped load the moving truck, livestock trailer and pick-up truck. What a blessing that was. One family even sent us off with a song they had harmonized and that is when the tears came. What a blessing to hear the beautiful voices of this family of 7 harmonize together as they blessed us with Scripture in song.And then we were off. We must have looked a bit hill-billy driving on the interstate. My husb�nd drove the huge moving truck while I drove the pick-up and livestock trailer that was packed to the brim with some of our stuff along with our goats, chickens, dogs and cats. I did received some interesting looks! Our daughters loved it and the Lord blessed us on that 15 hour drive in that we did not have any wind to struggle against at all through any of the states. We were without electricity for a little while after moving. It was a bit like camping out and we made the most of it. For the first several nights, we slept in John's folks home until we had the generator up and running. My husband has gotten much done and he impresses me with his ability to do anything and everything, a true farmer. We now have meat chicks that will be ready to butcher and sell in about a month. We have egg layers from which we will sell eggs in about 5 months. We also have a pregnant sow. We want to keep a tradition alive that has been passed down from John's Hungarian grandmother to his parents as we learn about how to make Hungarian sausage this fall. Our garlic is doing beautifully and we have potatoes and onions in the ground. The rest of the garden is underway. John has plowed a field for corn he bought from a local farmer which will be used to feed the animals who need it. We are thoroughly enjoying our time together and we have never been busier in our lives. With increased work load comes increased appetites. I am learning to keep up with the demand. I understand my grandmother more and more. She used to cook huge breakfasts for her agrarian family which gave them a bit of a boost to make it through the day. Oh, that I could talk with her now! I plan on blogging more regularly now that my family is settled in. I have only touched the tip of the ice berg with this one. I love the new look of Homestead Blogger and am enjoying catching up on what is happening with everyone. Have a blessed day, Lisa 04:07 - 2006-May-8 - post comment
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