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heather@it'stwinsanity — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:44:54 -0000

It is amazing how HE provides for us, all in His time! Hope you are having a great time on the farm!

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Hannah Elisabeth — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:19:11 -0000

I just got back to GA from a visit to North Dakota.....my first time up there. I completely fell in love. It's everything different from the city life I live here.....but it was probably one of the most gorgeous places I've ever been to in my life. Praying for your family as you grow & learn from the Lord. = )

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Erin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:18:34 -0000

Wow how fun! I bet the kids enjoy being there with great grandparents and spending time on a farm!

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Anonymous — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:07:26 -0000

I emailed you awhile ago saying I'd seen you at CHEO. (but never said hi. :() Did you live in OH? I'm SO curious to know! I love reading your posts. You and your family are so beautiful!

-Rachel

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Hair Bows & Guitar Picks — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:30:07 -0000

God Bless you!

I need to learn to listen to Gods plan for me and my family...I tend to NOT want to hear it and make all the wrong choices.

More farm pictures please.....I love your pictures so much!

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Queen Mommy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:03:16 -0000

Thanks for answering some of the questions in people's minds. I had gotten the impression that your move was more than a short vacation, but I just wasn't sure. When I was pregnant with my twins a few years ago, we stayed with my IL's for a few months. Their generosity was so helpful during a time when I was really sick and completely exhausted all the time. After I wound up on bedrest at 20 weeks due to some serious complications with the pregnancy, God led us to a home where we were able to housesit for 7 months. This home was very close to our church, the hospital where I planned to deliver, my doctor, and the hospital where I ended up delivering, as well as the hospital where one of the twins spent the first 6 months of her life. Later, He led us to the home we now live in. God is pretty amazing, isn't He?! :-)

BTW, my family lives in ND. If you are anywhere nearby, I'd love a chance to meet you when we are in the area next month.

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~love — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:41:05 -0000

what a blessing to be in God's will for your life. i love that being in His will doesn't mean that we know all the answers, just that we trust knowing that every situation is for His glory.

if i ever lose sight of that, i always remember that God cares more about refining my heart than rearranging my circumstance.

some people have NO idea why in the world we would want to bring 2 orphans from africa into our already "big", young family. i don't mind answering that question, but in the end it is as simple as the desire to be in God's will for our lives. the desire to bring home our babies that He pre-destined long ago. He pre-destined your time on the farm, too. enjoy.

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Margaret — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:14:46 -0000

I love to read your blog... thanks for being such an example of being upbeat and trusting God in the midst of hardship! I am 29 and just starting out with my 1st child (Madeleine, 6 months), so I love reading about your tips and wisdom with 6! Because of you and a couple other mom bloggers, I've gotten some slings and carriers to wear my baby :-)

Here are my questions:
-are you able to keep up with your usual diet for the family at the farm? do you have your usual grocery and health-food access?
-what are your kiddos enjoying about farm life?
-are you near any town, city, or are you truly in the middle of nowhere? :-) where do you get internet access?
-do you have a mortgage situation to deal with? (I don't mean to be nosy... it's just a concern that's on my mind, b/c I would love to stay home with my kids at some point, but mortgage is a big obstacle to that... we're both teachers, so income isn't huge!)
-can you tell if your girls might be mirror-image twins or not?

Thanks for indulging my curiosity! :-)

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Annetta — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:50:42 -0000

Ok, I have this funny feeling that you may be related to a friend of mine. Would you mind emailing me back and telling me where you are staying? Or, I can email you when you respond and tell you who my friend is first....:) Then you can see if you know her. Anyway, we are in ND too, and it would be fun to meet up with you sometime if possible. Would your family like to visit the world's largest buffalo?

tweten@csicable.net

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Anonymous — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:04:18 -0000

one quick question, do you find it ironic that you are farming soybeans but are so anti soy? no judging here, just wondering. ps I am doing this annon only because I don't blog or have any of these other identities, not because I am chicken lol. Deanna

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Following Him — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:44:30 -0000

God has an amazing way of showing HIS plan sometimes. Praying for you guys as you venture through this journey!
~Elyse

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Bridget — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:40:33 -0000

your amazing! I am soooo happy that I found your blog. Also how fun to homeschool on the farm your kids will learn so much. God's ways are not always ours (but better) I'm learning too..I am a hard learner as well:)

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Rach@In His Hands — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:19:51 -0000

God is SO good.....and it's obvious that He has greatly blessed you! I'm sure all of your sweet kiddos are enjoying the open air and new adventures!

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Amanda — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:40:00 -0000

wow...thanks for sharing! your courage is evident in your transparency here...so encouraging....and exciting all at the same time. i stumbled onto your blog a few days ago, and just love it! although only a mama of 2 (so far!), i share many of your loves....the Lord Jesus, family, helathy foods and beautiful pictures. may your days at the farm be a blessing to all...drawing you closer to the Lord. yet another opportunity to trust in Him!

blessings!
Amanda

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Kat — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:26:51 -0000

You are living my hubby's dream. He grew up on his grandparents farm and has always wanted to live on a farm or a farmlike setting.

You have had an extremely tough year. I think you really are doing what God wants you to do. Living on a farm allows you to focus on the here and now and what is important. What a blessing. Though I know it certainly comes with many challenges as well.

Prayers for you all!

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HD — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:56:32 -0000

Sounds like a wonderful family adventure. What a great experience for your children, too.

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Mike and Katie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:55:06 -0000

ohh! do i win a prize for guessing you were in nodak? We lived in oakes for two years. great place- fabulous people - cool new pool!

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Kate — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:40:58 -0000

What a from-the-heart post... I pray that your hearts are lead down God's path while spending your time at the farm.

As far as being there with you, you wouldn't have to twist my or my husband's arm! That's our roots... :)

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Berry Patch — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:31:50 -0000

I live in a multi-generational setting and LOVE it. We've been here five years. My in-laws gifted us with a piece of property & we set up a mobile home with plans to build "someday." We live right next to my in-laws & my hubby's grandfather. It's fantastic & even MORE fantastic for my boys. Have fun!

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mrs boo radley — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:26:31 -0000

Hope you are having a beautiful day in ND.
xoxo

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melissa — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:24:02 -0000

I want to see more Farm pics! :)
It is my dream to have a farm.. now my husband.. he thinks I'm crazy.