New Neighbors
Part of our farm is about 2 miles away from us. We have the original farm that we bought 5 years ago, which is 350 acres, and then about 2 years ago we bought another 100 acres.
This week, the farmer's parents began breaking ground on that front 100 acres. We are partners in this farm, but we have never really lived by family. We've never had a baby sitter or weekly dinners, or any of the small town feel you get when you have lived somewhere your whole life. We have moved all across the Midwest, and we are finally living somewhere longer than we ever have. It finally feels like home.
We went to see the new spot today. The kids are so excited that grandma and grandpa will be close by. They had fun in the dirt tonight.
It's always fun to explore our property. There's always something new.
They also picked daffodils for the table with grandma.
And had to throw sticks into the brush pile made by the new driveway.
We are so grateful for the support of these wonderful family members. They are really some of our closest and best friends. I bet not everyone could say they love their mother in law. :) She's an amazing mom, grandmother, teacher, and friend. So if you are going to have new neighbors, the best kind are the ones you've always wanted!
Lol I was just going to say that parents living close by can be great but other times.. well, yea. Haha! But it is still nice to have family close by. Definitely makes it feel more like home.
The most wonderful part is that we are like-minded. And having that influence and support means the world to us. We know it may not always be easy, but it will be worth it!
So when you say like minded are you referring to Torah as well?
Yes sir!
Well that is sweet! Did they come aboard the same time as the rest of the family? Let me say this, not one other family member of mine is.
A little after us. After some study together.
Count yourself blessed, there are soooo many of us that lost family. "Though none go with me, still I will follow"
Oh man, that's going to be a great life for those kids!
Thank you! We think so too!
Glad to hear you say it's a good thing and that you like your MIL :))) That'll be fun for the kiddos!
I'm looking forward to it!
This is really awesome have the grandparents live close by! The whole family will benefit greatly from the close ties.
I think so too!
That is amazing! I can only imagine how excited the little farmers must be all the time! You guys have some beautiful property!
Thank you! We are super excited!
Your kids are so lucky to have the grandparents nearby. My son was not that lucky. It's truly wonderful to have the family support!
They aren't here yet, but we can't wait! What a blessing! This will be our first time living by family. :)
I'm not sure to like or dislike this post... excited that ya'll get to experience family living near by but sad they are moving away from us now. 😔
You know you are more than welcome here too! You still have quite a few months left to enjoy them! And who knows where Yah will lead you in that time.