'Can' Do

While engaged to be married, the cowboy and I often talked about moving to the farm. I always made sure I laid all my cards out on the table; I wasn't exactly excited about the idea of becoming a farm wife (in the middle of nowhere, hours from a Starbucks). I was adamant about helping him to understand that I didn't know the first thing about rural life, or desire to do "farm wife things." He always assured me that he didn't love me because I was Laura Ingalls Wilder, but he loved me because of who I am and what I would bring to our marriage (I wonder if he would take back that statement now?:) When we moved, I resolved in my mind that I wasn't going to change, I was going to be 'urban girl' on the farm despite all the pressure I might feel to assimilate. I wasn't going to churn butter, wake up early in the morn' and do chores, and I wasn't under any circumstances going to can food! (I mean really, how fun can it be, look at how sad that lady looks)

And I stood my ground.

Even if deep inside I wanted to learn 'farm' things.

Nope.

I am NOT going to change.

Canning would sure be nice to do though.

Nope.......no.........must......not....... change...

What I am I going to do with all these apples.....pears...tomatoes?

Um....Hmmm...

A dear friend invited me over to can, and to be honest I was tripping over myself excited! (Plus it was awesome company) Oh how far I've come! By opening myself up to a new world, I have grown leaps and bounds as person. I am learning that change does not mean giving up who you are but allowing God to grow you into who He wants you to be. Most of my life I have wanted to do the opposite of what others are doing, but sometimes God wants us to learn from others. Paul tells the women of the church in Titus 2 to actually learn from other women; learn how to love our husbands, love our children and to be workers at home. And it's ok to do as others do...even agrarian things! (Yes, I am a slow learner).

We had such a great time! It was amazing to prepare the food and store it, knowing it will be available for my family.

Now I find myself looking at all the foods that can be canned and buying things so I'm able to can. I am totally geeking out about it! (On a side note: I've also learned how to knit these past couple of months ..holla!)

Thank you Kristen for a great time, you are a blessing!

Thank you Lord for knowing what I need more than I