There is a saying "You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl." I truly believe that saying. I grew up on a little family farm. We grew our own vegetables, had a few fruit trees and berry bushes. Cows and pigs rounded out our existence. Every summer we worked hard to harvest the crops as they came on. Canning, freezing, pickling, making jams and jellies were all a part of the life rhythm. Feeding the cows, cleaning the stalls and herding the animals from the pasture continued throughout the year, no matter what season it was.
We didn't have too much fun but we sure did eat well!!
As a kid, this lifestyle was not the greatest, in my estimation. I couldn't wait until school started in the fall when I could spend time with my friends. However, as I've grown older, I realize the skills I learned on the farm were important. I learned discipline, following through with a project, working hard, and enjoying the fruits of one's labor. Our family worked together to make our life more productive and prosperous. Many of my fondest memories are of the activities we did during the summer.
What are some of your favorite memories?
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