Some of my favorite memories of raising my sons in a cabin with no running water, or electricity; are reading to them buy the light of an oil lamp next to a hot wood stove, while the snow and wind blows outside. Also sitting outside with a cup of hot coffee, and watching the world awaken, while filled with a sense of peaceful accomplishment and wonder at the beauty of a new day dawning.
Yes it is hard work, but sharing a fall day cutting the winters supply of fire wood, and having children who understand the importance of caring for livestock, and being able to solve problems when the nearest hardware store is 30 miles away, is worth it.
They are in their late 30s now and I am confident that they can handle any challenges they may encounter.
Some of my favorite memories of raising my sons in a cabin with no running water, or electricity; are reading to them buy the light of an oil lamp next to a hot wood stove, while the snow and wind blows outside. Also sitting outside with a cup of hot coffee, and watching the world awaken, while filled with a sense of peaceful accomplishment and wonder at the beauty of a new day dawning.
Yes it is hard work, but sharing a fall day cutting the winters supply of fire wood, and having children who understand the importance of caring for livestock, and being able to solve problems when the nearest hardware store is 30 miles away, is worth it.
They are in their late 30s now and I am confident that they can handle any challenges they may encounter.
Enjoy the quiet times living provides.
I think you nailed it! Thanks for sharing - I agree it's absolutely going to be worth it.