Love your blog. I agree with your husband about the turkey on the table. My eight year old granddaughter is a vegetarian . Parents and siblings are not. We continue our traditions in regards to meat on the table. We are respectful of her choice to not eat meat. She will not eat tofu, so we offer her veggie burgers. She’s happy and so are we.

Must have homemade pecan pie for Thanksgiving! I only fix and eat it 2 times a year…Thanksgiving & Christmas! A real must have for this Southern gal!

Oh, my. You have Rock Star chickens. The hat head Polish look like rock stars. Check out Over The Rainbow Quilt Shop newsletter. She has all sorts of chickens, goats, alpacha, ducks, and geese. her pictures are awesome. Her rock star chicken was named Rod Stewart!!

I am a city girl who one day next year will become a farm girl (watch out! lol). But I did have my first bona fide farm weekend a few days ago and I have to say that probably my favorite farm day was having a big family meal… or the day we went combining at night… or the day we drive through the countryside to see the colored leaves…this can go on and on. 🙂

Great post! I remember being taught as a girl that every day contains something special if only you will pay attention.

What a great post. I love reading your blogs…although it makes me homesick for my own farm. Thanks…my favorite day so far this year, Any day I get to stay home and hang out with my critters. Ducks, chickens and goats. I don’t have enough room for the big animals…so I make due.

You do have a wonderful life and I know you realize how blessed you are. Play for the church as you are gifted.
My best day was finding out I am cancer-free after two years. That means everything as it affects my health, my attitude and my life. Now I can concentrate on helping others.

Wow…I really enjoyed this post…It has me thinking about my "favorite" day of the year…I can honestly say I dont have one, I have many…for, you see, any day I can share it with my adult children, grandbabies, family & friends is the "Best" day…We are SO BLESSED!!!!

That was wonderful! I am a transplanted Yankee who certainly does not miss the cold or the snow. Okay, so maybe I miss the light dusting of snow for the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas, but that’s it. However, reading your descriptions of your experince(s) was a true joy. It’s encouraging to see people being thankful for their day.

Love looking back at the appreciation moments of this year. I have more than one day too, most revolve around my son. He graduated high school winning two huge awards, finished his exams, he’s been offered a place in his university of choice doing a paramedic course. My husband finishing his nursing training and gaining employment in this field, and him looking forward to going to work every day. My daughter finishing a month long athletic competition, as one of six finishers out of an original 30; and for me finding online community with like minded ladies, filling a big void on my life. So my favorite days are still happening and I’m very thankful for each one. Truly blessed

Rebekah, I’m so glad to see that you as a mother of a young girl are concerned about seeing how the media is portraying what a woman should be to be attractive. I sure wish the clothing was more modest. Keep up the good work. I love your blogs.

The best counselor that will show us how to find self worth has a name. Dr. Jesus. Doctor of Divinity. He tells us we are worthwhile and lovely and because He says so, We Are. The counsel of men is shallow and fickle…as much so as the fashion runways. Without the Lord in our lives, any answers are short-lived. His answers see us through – from the trials of teen-hood alllll the way to cane-hood. What America’s teens need is Christ in their lives and in their home life. They are daughters of the Most High and if they knew that, they would not have to struggle with who they are or why they are here or how to please others. We don’t have to please others. We are to please Him, and then everything else falls into order…and out and back in. That is why it is so important to make a life choice for God…He will see us through it all.

I am so glad that you addressed our obsession with being thin…Painfully thin…What is it about us that makes us think that everyone judges us by our clothing size? Maybe it has to do with control. We have such complicated lives that dealing with our own bodies is our only chance at control-or lack of control…
I have a close friend that dictates what she eats or not on any particular day on her scale weight in the morning. Her age? 93…Some habits die hard..

Have you noticed some store magazines and the way they dress little girls now or how skinny they look? Unbelievable. I have stopped shopping at the stores where I think the ads were inappropriate. It is bad enough the way they portray the women,(who looks like these models in your area?), but I am not going to support stores that are trying the same stuff with little girls. You know there are a lot of stores out there and a lot of products you can choose from. Buy the ones you don’t find offensive. Same thing goes for t.v., movies and radio-you can switch or you can turn them off. I don’t even watch t.v. anymore!
I have to say that I agree with you on MaryJane!!!! It is so much better to be a Farmgirl, to learn things about organic gardening/eating, being healthy and feeling good about yourself. MaryJane introduces you to all these wonderful women and it is so refreshing. Safe for you to share with your Grandmother or your child.
I have some Mennonite & Amish friends and although they work really hard, they have so much peace and happiness in their hearts. I see the same in their daughters. I don’t see that in a lot of other families. Lots of the Good Lord, wholesome values and less pressure to be some thing that only exists in the minds of the very weak. I think it is possible to move away from these trends but we have to put our money and attitudes where our mouth is. We have to say NO MORE and we have to do it together. I’m with you, Rebekah.

hi,maybe you should consider homeschooling….start sewing your daughter dresses,start a new trend???I wish I was skinny too,but this is awful for little girls. carol

Amen to that sister not only does this apply to our children but to the food we eat and the way we use our world.Here’s to less media and corporation and more local farms and kids just being kids (hopefully on a farm)

When my daughter was young she wanted short hair and to wear baggy t-shirts and shorts. She was very athletic and always playing with the boys. I got so much flack for it! I was told by my friends to make her grow her hair and wear pretty clothes. Even her Dad, who I was divorced from told me I was making her into a boy. Truth is, I wanted my daughter to be who she wanted to be and try everything that she was interested in. She even met her BFF in a girls bathroom when her BFF came up and told her this is a girl’s bathroom! She thought my daughter was a boy! They became fast friends and are still close today. The thing is this, I wanted my daughter to be more than her looks. I wanted her to be fearless and have strength and talents. My beautiful daughter has grown up to be a wonderful person. She races motorcycles and even re-stored a vintage Mustang car all by herself. She is artistic. kind and down to earth. Did I mention she is also beautiful? She isn’t a stick, she has curves but doesn’t wear skimpy clothes to show the world. She married her Husband after he returned from two tours in Iraq and have been married for over seven years now. She is a licensed cosmetologist and veterinary technician who paints pet portraits in her spare time. I am so proud of the woman she has become. I am so glad that I stood my ground against the media, culture and friends and let her be who she wanted to be. One of my favorite quotes…"Beauty fades, dumb is forever.

Becka,You are a very lucky girl! carol

Good Morning! Your post made me remember how lucky I am to live in the foothills of the Bue Ridge Mountains! The Blue Ridge Parkway is just a short drive from my home here in Virginia. And oh, the Grove Park Inn! My husband and I spent a weekend there before my daughter was born, it will always be a special place for me, and I would love to go back! Thanks for taking us " the long way home!

Hi Rebecca,

You’re so right to "take the long way Home". Several weeks ago my husband and I did that on the way back from Estes Park, CO. We took the back roads home and it’s a good thing we did. We can savor the memories of a landscape that has forever been changed by the recent floods we’ve had. Many of buildings and turn-outs are no longer there. It will certainly be a different view when the roads are reopened (whenever that will be!). It’s funny how life and landscapes can remain the same for years and then be changed in an instant. What is amazing is that a diversion dam designed almost a century ago held, saving countless lives and destruction. Kudos to the designers and craftsmen of long ago! I certainly want to visit that hotel and area of your blog. The Smokies are on my bucket list. Beautiful!

I forgot to say I loved your photos and the ride through the Blue Ridge Pkwy. Thanks for sharing!

Oh my Oh my heart is JUMPING!!!! I was so privileged to drive from Springfield, TN, to Ashville and back. Your pictures have brought back all the wonderful scenery and the smell of the Blue Ridge Mnts. I like our Rockies but oh them thare Mnts. are home to me. The fog, foliage, Biltmore, Grove Park Inn, the town of Ashville – all the history – oh my so glad you got to do the Gateway. And let me tell ya those are some boots you have there!!! Thanks for the fun trip. God Bless

I think that once I reached a 50-something age in life, I really did start taking the long way home, or as I like to call it, ‘the scenic route’. We must take time to unwind, wander, and enjoy! Just yesterday I took the scenic route to my weekly workout class. I found a lovely new walking trail, just minutes from my house and since I just discovered the sport of Nordic walking, I will definitely pop over there…

Lucky you to have stayed in such a wonderful hotel. I am also a lover of anything stone!

Happy trails!

I don’t get too many perks at my job but The Grove Park Inn is one of them! My bosses gift my husband and I with a Spa Package / long weekend at The Grove Park every year for Christmas. We love it! So awesome.

Before we moved to our farm we lived only a couple of blocks from the Grovepark. Sometimes when walking our dog, a giant Newfoundland, we would end up there and ‘park’ him with the valet guys then go sit by the fireplace and drink coffee. Definitely the long way home! Don’t know if they’d let us do that now,lol.
If you didn’t get a chance to visit the spa this round, coming back is a must! A bargain really for one of the top spas in the country, because for the price of a simple manicure you can go early, stay ALL day and enjoy the different pools and saunas, drink tea, and read a book in the ‘quiet room’. It’s a fun mother/daughter day and super relaxing.

Absolutely love the Grove Park Inn and traveling the Blue
Ridge. Have mad that trip many times. Staying in Asheville is one of my husband’s and my favorite things to do. I know how blessed you felt to make that journey.

Loved this :/)farm life is hard completely rewarding. Though I haven’t had the pleasure of trying farm life out for myself as yet. Love your attitude to life

Oh my, your blog "just hit the spot" for me again this morning, we too are waiting. Waiting to meet our #5 grandson, soon to arrive any day now, carried by a precious surrogate mama who offered so unselfishly herself these past 9 months.
Waiting to see our two oldest adopted grandsons again, waiting to celebrate the holidays with 5 grandsons in one year’s time.
Waiting for the Ozark leaves to change, for life to slow down, wintery snows to come again, waiting to sit by the fire and quilt.
Waiting…..it teaches us how to count our blessings while standing still!
Waiting, Wondering, and Watching for good things from the Ozarks with hugs, Diana

Hi Rebekah! Congratulations:0) It’s so exciting when the first egg appears. Like the "firsts" of everything good in life! My flock numbers four Buff Orpingtons & my husband & I love them like pets too. We walk outside & they come running & crouch down to be petted. They have a cute coop & run & of course they free range the yard during the day. I saved the first egg too~~~marked the day on the calendar(Aug. 13th)& blew it out to save in a sweet little nest. Took pictures also next to an egg from the store~~~huge difference! I found out that the first eggs are small in the beginning & now we have an abundance of eggs to share the wealth. Have a wonderful week~~~XO!
Linda, Chino Valley, AZ.

Rebekah! You "crack" me up!! Could not resist the pun. You are the kind of farmer I would be. Naming my chickens and wait so expectantly. I love your references they make me chuckle. I’m happy for your dream come true farm. I’ve been a MJF subscriber since 2008. Hugs, Allison in Nirth Texas

Congrats on the first egg!! When we had chickens that was an "egg-citing" time for us,too! Then once we got past that, we waited in anticipation for a double yolker. My husband was the lucky recipient twice this week with the eggs we get from the local orchard. We miss "the girls"! Anyway, I want to leave you with these quotes:
The farmer has to be an optimist or he (or she) wouldn’t still be a farmer.
Farmers never have good years. Only some years that are less bad than others.
I hope you have many omelets to come!!

I can’t tell you how much old things thrill and excite me. We spent yesterday afternoon going through an antique shop that specializes in salvaged items from houses that are being torn down. I love the aged look and the history you know each piece contains! It is so good to see that someone else is fascinated by these things and wants to preserve them for use in current everyday life. Your old barn is a treasure!

Looks great so far and my fingers are crossed the weather holds for you until the hay is in, the barn is finished and the snakes are gone. Perhaps a prayer to St. Patrick to drive the snakes out? 😉

Ahhhh, loved your barn story and your pictures to brighten my morning here in the Ozarks!
One of our most favorite things to do is to go for country drives and look at all the old barns in our area.
The old Route 66 is especially great, you can see every kind of barn imaginable.
Glad you didnt tear it down, glad you gave it a "heart flip" and a new life!
Sometimes thats all it takes, is recapturing the old and shining it up a little.
Blessings from the Ozarks on this hot summer morning! Diana

Oh yeah love the barn!!! and the run-into!! Preserving and saving is number one when being a farm family, never know when that ???? will come in handy. Oh yes there are those that say farms are junky but it doesn’t have to be, there is always a corner somewhere where all the ‘lovelies’ can be stored and I know you will use them some day. AHH what to do in the loft of the barn – always wanted to preserve a barn and live in it – yes that was a dream that did not come to fruition so I am so happy that you get to live your dream and that you share all the words and pic’s of it. Thanks much. God Bless

Looking good! I love to reuse old things too. Hubs is starting to move into the pole barn he built for a wood shop and I have to keep an eye on him. He likes to toss things that I think could be used for another purpose. But I also want to be able to park in the garage again, so things do have to be put back away. I could see the poles being used to make a tepee out of to grow beans on or gourds?

Rebekah..love the old barn pictures! Don’t you just feel like you are in a church when you stand in the hay mow with the sun shining in the windows? Doesn’t that barn just speak to your soul? As a life-long farm girl who grew up in the 40’s and 50’s with barns, thank you for preserving your beautiful old barn instead of tearing it down. I love barns so much that I have decorated with them including a stained glass cupboard door that is a replica of my grandpa’s prairie style barn. Bless you and keep going, girl!

Good Morning from the Ozarks,
Here in SW Missouri, we pick persimmon seeds, open them up, check to see if there is the shape of a knife, fork, or spoon to predict the winter, it works every year. We are hoping to see the shape of a spoon this year, that will mean shoveling lots of snow.
We too start preparing for winter in August, our local sawmill gives away their scraps, so we load up for cooking on my old cookstove.
We have a "ice storm pantry" named after the ice storm in 2007, where we keep all extras and necessities "just in case". Every time I go grocery shopping I buy an extra item or two all thru the year to stock up gradually.
Growing up in San Diego Calif where the temps are pretty warm all year long, I longed for a white snowy winter, and still do here in the Ozarks.
This year the Farmer’s Almanac promises us one too, YAY!!
Happiness to you, gathering your beans, and counting on a snowy winter!
Diana, Noel, Mo.

I grew up a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and I remember it being said that the number of foggy days would be how many frosts you would have. But I like the idea of snowy days better! Now I am in Idaho in town and can’t see the mountains (boo!)unless I drive to the interstate (sometimes the only high spot around). I wonder if the number of smoky days has some significance? I know it means dry and lots of wildfires! So I am "green" with envy of you (green being only where the irrigation water flows here.) Totally different place, but I am trying to "bloom where I am planted". I even found a 12′ 1956 glamper that is sitting in my back yard (a girl can dream, can’t she?) I am now 65 and my dreams sort of outweigh reality, but I am still active and thankful for what I have. Best to you.

Oh I am glad we do not have that ritual, we get plenty of snow without adding the fog days into the mix. I would sure love to ship some of the white stuff to you because you appreciate it so much more than I. Beautiful foggy picture and I would love to visit that store, right down my alley. We have a local general store but it looks so modern. Have a great week!

Darn you Rebekah! What are you doing saying the " S " word out loud already? Hahahah. I’m already seeing grumpy faces on my fellow New Englanders with the end of summer in sight.
And, the rain and clouds we are having right now don’t help the situation. On top of that, our local news channel announced that we are in for a " bitter col winter " . I guess they’ve been reading the farmers almanac too! One thing we have to do this year is buy a generator. The last few winters ( and fall during hurricane season ) have been challenging leaving so many with out power for days and often weeks on end. I don’t wanna be in that crowd this year! I do love the snow though, and days locked inside with my family and lots of good food… But I like to be arm too! I’m wishing YOU a far full of beans and all the snow you can handle! As for this farmgirl…I’m content to keep cutting flowers until the first frost. ( which I feel will come sooner rather than later this year )
Happy Farmin’ sister!
Hugs!!!
Deb ( Beach farmgirl )

Wow. I guess it’s true then. I heard three people in as many days say that if this rainy weather pattern holds we’re going to be in for a rough winter. We got rid of a ton of stuff in our move but kept the sleds. Bring it!

Oh Rebekkah, sounds awful for you, snakes are the thing that worries me about living on property. Your posts on it send shivers down my spine, especially when you accidentally picked it up…yuck!!
In hindsight was it better the devil you know? Hmmm will have to send up extra prayers on this one for you,
Blessings

Maybe there is a service in your area that specializes in snake removal. One of my neighbors has posted in their yard that they do snake removal, so there are people out that there that do it. Until then your husband gets to go in the barn 😉

If you find a way to rid your barn of the snakes, please let me know. I do notlike snakes and have ask Charlie, our black snake to leave, unfortunately Charly must have been a Charlene. I know it is not Charlie because I escorted him to the next county, after my neighbor told me he would come back. I will admit after coming upon a Timber Rattler threatening my cat, I am not so concerned about the black snake brood but I still do not like snakes and want them all to leave and let me cats take up the slack in rodent control…. The cats have gotten lazy and need the work out..

You know what you need? A road runner! Seriously, snakes hate ’em – or, of course, a few barn kitties, which I know you said it did not want, but… seriously … it’s time.

UGH…I could barely read your post, i dislike snakes that much, but i could never hurt one, i had a snake in my garden last year..named him Walter….i would always call out his name so he would know i was coming and it was my time! Biggest, bravest snake thing i have ever done…good luck!

Rebekkah, I too have snakes around our home and shed. Everytime I step outside even into the closed garage I look down before I step so I will not walk on one accidentally. When I first had trouble living with them I took moth balls and scattered them around. I don’t know if it helped but it might make them move out further from the barn. Over the years I have attempted to remove their desired areas away from the house which helps a little. We, my son and I, were planting mums one fall when he dug a small hole for the new mum and wound up in a snake den of baby snakes. He moved as many as he could but I have had a real problem digging holes in my flower garden now for over 10 years because of that. Needless to say my flowers are rather odd as everytime I seem to do any weeding etc there is that huge old black snake. Looks a lot like your transferred gal. Just learn to work with them as best you can and to get over your fear. It’s the rattlers you have to be careful for and I had one of those one year on my deck.

Good luck. But try moth balls helps a little. And devise a new way to fasten that gate right away.

Rebekkah – I really enjoyed your post! Were you able to determine what kind of snake? I am in the mountains of California, and we get all kinds and have to do a double take before we decide what, if anything, to do about them. Except for the rattlers, I don’t mind the snakes but certainly understand your desire to not have them lurking in the rafters or someplace you may reach. Sukochi is right, though: they will keep down the rodents, and unless the snake is venemous, the rodents are actually more dangerous in spread of disease. Maybe moving things out that may be an attractive "home" or source of nesting material for rodents will help move out the snakes. I had a 4 1/2 foot king snake on the porch one day and was THRILLED because they kill and eat the rattlesnakes. A few weeks later I wished he had stuck around since I had to kill a rattler in the garage and almost stepped on one in the barn. Needless to say, ridding both places of certain boxes, straw, wood collections, etc. helps with the problem a bit. Don’t know about where you are, but here it helps to keep things up off the ground as much as possible. Of course, I still poke the wood pile with a shovel before I just reach in. 😉 Best of luck with the snake removal!

Oh no!!! How horrible I can’t even imagine what it must feel like for you· I hope you can find some kind of resolve and find it real quick. After reading the story of your horrible ordeal I am certain I will have horrible dreams of snakes, I really do not like them.
I pray that you can find your barn peace again!

I feel for you girlfriend. I hate snakes too. The snake fear would definitely keep me from having a farm. Even my suburban home with woods behind the house is a problem at times. So you have my sympathy and I wish you luck.

Awesome!!!!!thank u! I have no “peace”…(well..I do…till I see that snake!)…im trying..so hard to getoverit!…

I say red–I love a red barn. And you need to paint an Amish design above the door.

LOL! I’ve been reading your blog awhile and know how scared you are of snakes but I couldn’t keep from laughing ~ I grew up with all kinds of snakes and I felt like I was reading one of my stories. Sorry you hurt your knee. I Googled the black racer and coach-whip snakes and they say the black racer is less threatening but just for peace of mind ~ call the snake re-locaters ~ mouse bait and traps are a lot less frightful! C:
I vote for a red barn and love the barn quilt idea! It’s looking great! Walk softly and carry a big stick! C:
Blessings from the hills of Idaho, Cathy

I say, GET RID of the snake! I share your fear of them, and you need to have peace in your barn! Yes, a quilt, definitely; and I lean to a red choice also. You have a nice start on your barn–don’t let the snake ruin it for you!

Personally, I come from the good snake = dead snake camp. I would much rather go into a barn and find barn cats than a snake. Lots of barn cats. And one for in the house.
Red or white on the barn, your choice. I’m sure either will look great. As for the barn quilt, why not paint one on plywood and change it seasonally? I also agree with Donna from FL, you need a nice Hex sign too.
You are living the life, woman!

OMG! I would’ve not only had a heart attack but probably would have peed myself…lol..I agree about good snakes bad snakes but I like the idea of barn cats better…And you know if you wanted to you could get a pet pig,,,I have heard pigs eat snakes or at least keep them away…I love the barn and I think Red would be great or white with a red steel roof…I love the idea of the quilt and the lady who said make them so you can change the out each season..cool idea..Hope your knee heals well, and I think you will not have any peace going into your barn if you don not relocate the snake…have one of the workers who is not afraid load him up in a feed sack and haul him off….wayyyyyyoff…lol Be Blessed and I pray you continue to enjoy your farm life. Neta from NC as well…

You had me laughing so hard! I feel your pain! Last year we pulled two huge black snakes out of our hen house at the same time! Just yesterday we pulled another one out! I don’t like them being that close to me or my chickens but, we don’t kill them because it is true, they kill the poisinous snakes and keep the rats from taking over. I think your barn is looking beautiful! It would be so pretty red! PS: Our hen house is small. Last year I was inside getting the eggs and looked up over the door (only way out!) and there was a very large black snake hanging there waiting to drop on my head! I couldn’t move! I had to run out and pray that it didn’t drop on me! I lived to face them another day.

Oh please spare the black racer snake! What a fine snake it will be to keep the poisonous snakes away from your gorgeous red/white barn (and a fine decorative Pennsylvania Dutch HEX sign would be fun on it!)and the horses. You could name it Racette and call to it when you enter the barn. If you had seen a large rattlesnake or other deadly one in your barn you would feel more appreciation for your "good" snake. Truly Racette was as startled and frightened as you when you picked him/her up! Using a good flashlight would help you be more comfortable until you become better friends. Farms have many animals for you to live with, and most of them will have a special purpose in the ecosystem that is your amazing land.
Your barn is looking so much better and indeed you want it to be welcoming for you and the horses. Red is a classic barn color, but I have seen a picture of a lovely blue barn, and why not creamy white if you want to try it?
Cannot wait to see what you decide to do! You will enjoy the process of restoring your special old barn.
Mary Beth

I sympathize with you. Being that frightened feels really bad. But I’d like to put in a good word for the snake. He’s lived in your barn a long time and only been helpful. Is there another building on your farm he could live in? In his pink house with the fuzzy pink pad inside? Maybe something like that could work for both of you. Having read your blog lots of times, it seems like you work well with live and let live. But if that doesn’t work, you shouldn’t have to be scared. I have faith that you’ll find a safe place for him. In the meantime, I’d think twice about barn cats. The first time a cold cat sat outside my window asking to come in would be the last time. I would decide that the cat would look pretty good sleeping on my couch and I would sleep better at night not having to worry about him. But this is just me. Whatever you decide is good. In the meantime, congratulations on picking up a snake and living to tell the tale. Ain’t life grand?

I have to say I agree with the vote on snakes-be-gone,,, but such a hard decision when they are such good mice/rat hunters. But what about your chickens? I prefer cats way more! Yep, they might sleep in your bed, but that’s a nice payment for the good job they do in the barn, right? I am not joining the group on red for the barn tho –eeek! Sorry, ya’ll! I love the idea of a white barn. You see so many red ones, and not many white and there is something so serene about a white barn. Red is very traditional and I am a HUGE fan of the color red, but white on a barn, especially the style of your barn,,, "ohhhh yeahhhh". 😉 Love it!! But I’m just one vote….. and I’m sure whatever you decide and whichever direction your heartstrings pull ya, is what you should go with. The barn will tell you. Changable barn quilt — now that’s the way to go for sure. Seasonal fun! Enjoy! I love reading about your farm adventures. Thanks for sharing!

Keep the snake but introduce a young cat so it can adjust to the snake, be buds and keep the bad snakes out. Paint a giant red heart to remind them that "Love Lives Here!"….

Wow, the snake would’ve had me jumping out of my skin too, ouch with your foot and knee. White barn to match your house and a red quilt background with your white horse in front would look lovely I think and tie in with your house. Love your blog, have a great week

This topic spoke to my heart. I’m going to try to be the blessing too!

Beautiful and inspiring, thank you. I have no other words.

I love this blog! I relate to it so well. Thank you for this post and for putting the link to that video in it. It’s amazing! Made me cry. I will be sharing it on all 3 of my FB pages. Thank you for this today. I know people that need to see it.

Blessings to you! ~ Tina ~ 😀

Rebekah: The video is beautiful isn’t it? I hope I remember the message every day. Just be. I agree with you about being the blessing to others. Each day I try to make a point to greet others with a SMILE. The gift is seeing them smile back. God gave me the gift of Kindness. He gave me the gift to see what is around me and be grateful for just seeing. I am not in a hurry anymore. The world may seem to rush by but I chose to get off the merry-go-round. Thanks so much Rebekah. God bless

Beautiful message…Love you sister!
Deb ( Beachfarmgirl)

So very nice. Thank you for your words and mental pictures. I agree with your thoughts. They are peaceful.

That is awesome. It reminds me to appreciate each day that I have. At one point in my life I might not have had these days.

For the record — you ARE a picker upper. A sister-at-heart and inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful video – the dance of the flowers is amazing, the words of the speaker a gentle reminder. I think it’s time to go outside now, on our side porch, and do one of my favorite things in the summer – be still… be totally in my skin… be amazed at the beauty around me… and watch the fireflies. Good night Rebekah… good night to you and yours and God bless.

I am new to your blog, but I could not have asked for a better introduction to you. It was so amazing and heart felt
and you did touch me more than you know. I will be back again, Thank you.

Thank you Rebekah for not only sharing this amazing video which touched my heart in more ways that I can express) but for sharing your beautiful life and family with us all. I find being in Nature eases my troubles and reminds me what is truly inportatnt in life. There is NOTHING more beautiful than what God has created for us all. Bless you always….

LOVE the blog! I was sitting out in the veggie garden this morning with a cup of coffee watching the colors of the flowers and plants get brighter (even "glow") as the sun came up. A woman (friend of the family) called and asked for a recipe, told me a few stories about life 63 years ago, and told me that it was a blessing getting to talk to me today. An older gentleman always says may God bless you as people leave the grocery store. I love the simple things that automatically make me smile. We gotta pass this stuff along! May God bless you all!

Thank you so much for sharing this website. It was just what I needed to put things in perspective.