Sweet Gypsy Cowgirl AZ: Be the Black Sheep

There is an old saying that everyone goes back to their roots.

I think the Bible said it best in Proverbs;

"Train up a child in the way he should go,

Even when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Proverbs 22:6

I went the way of a rebel. I simply wanted to get as far away from my Mom as I could and so at 17 years of age, and being ever so smart, I packed my bags and away I went. From that time on, and even more when I found Christ, I was considered 'The Black Sheep' of the family. Today, I am glad I am. But that hardly erases my roots!

(Gotta get me one of these!)

I am not a perfect person. I have never claimed to be, but whether it is age or wisdom, I find myself going back to those Farm Girl roots that were instilled in my younger days. I am glad for the training that my Mom and Daddy, God rest their souls, pounded into me whilst I was growing up under their roof. (Even though I fought that training tooth and nail!) I long to garden, to build and look out my window and see beloved animals, fat and sassy. I want to swing on a porch swing and gather roses and dahlias for my sideboard or dining table. I want to hear that stinkin' little rooster crow and my hens clucking away as they chase crickets and grasshoppers. I no longer want to roam this earth without a place to come back to. Don't get me wrong, I still love to travel, but I want the assurance that I will have a home to return to. One where I can simply be who I am and do what I love to do. I need my Sanctuary.

Today, I ordered my Farmer's Almanac and my planting calendar. So necessary to success in the garden and I especially want a good harvest this year. I'd like to plant as much as I can manage and share the wealth as well. But after I was on the website, I ambled over to the 'Old Farmers Store' and found some cute things that I ~~need~~ want for the house as well. I thought I'd share them with you, so you can head on over and see what you need also!