the fam.
and as i sit here, enjoying my cup of coffee & the many {inspirations} on flickr + blogs, my mind continually drifts to where we will be this time next year.
graduated & continuing to work at the bakery?
staying another year to work on the farm together?
in arkansas & close to both of our families?
serving in americorp in some cool city?
… at this point,
i have no idea of where we are to go, what is in store for us, the path we are to pursue.
i do know that…
my heart longs for the south.
i miss my family.
i want what’s best for luke & his passion for working the land.
& the dream of someday owning some land & a farm.
looking at the photos above, i am reminded of all of this. spending a few days at our family’s homes just isn’t enough. we love {& continually long for} the company of our families, watching our brothers & sisters get older, listening to our parents’ advice, sharing meals with the friends we grew up with, & the feeling of comfort that is felt in the midst of being with family.
so, should we go back to our home, the place where we grew up & the place that feels so comfortable?
or should we start anew?… in a place yet to be discovered?
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the comfort of knowing that we have a year to figure all of this out keeps me at ease & at peace. thankfully, we are not the creator of our stories.
for now, i’ll just enjoy my day off. sip on my coffee. take a walk downtown. work in the garden. anticipate a visit from luke’s family this weekend. & wonder.
love,
natalie
megan/mason | 17th Aug 10
I would definitely recommend Americorps. My partner is getting ready to begin his second term and will most likely stay on in a permanent position once it is completed. Moving so that he could take the position has been one of the best decisions that we have ever made. It has been a great way for him to get into the field that interests him, but also allows us a lot of free time to spend together working in the garden and camping. I know that you are both interested in fresh food and farming, so you may want to check out the new FoodCorps program, if you haven't already.
fawn & fern | 17th Aug 10
I am sure you can guess my answer on this one…move back to AR! : ) I would love to have you near again.
But really though, whatever you guys do, you will do for a reason & it will work out wonderfully.
love you.
Natalie Freeman | 18th Aug 10
"Thankfully, we are not the creator of our stories." You are so right. And that is what gives me comfort; that we are being swept along by something greater than ourselves. But whatever happens, we will have each other, and that also comforts me.
vivian | 25th Aug 10
You guys are so inspiring! Of course, I selfishly want you to come farm in AR but I know that where God's Will is sought because it is wise and good, it will be revealed. All in due time, sweets, all in due time!
bright lights, big cities | 25th Aug 10
fallow your heart, but always remember family is always a phone call way….
bright lights, big cities | 25th Aug 10
opps! follow!
Photographer Ida Linge | 25th Aug 10
beautiful photos, love the light! have a happy week
Anonymous | 5th Sep 10
Of course my vote is move back to Arkansas !!! ….Mom