2 Months In

Well, we made it to #2 and still have a lot to learn about married life.

Now that the farmer is done with harvest, we've been working on projects. The spare bedroom was completed and is ready for guests! The vegetable garden has been cleared out, just in time for freezing weather. We froze about 15lbs of carrots which should last 'til spring. As of today, all of my furniture has been moved into the house from the garage. They're not operational but at least they're inside. Once our new mattress is delivered, we may be sleeping in our room before the new year. I can't believe I'm actually excited at the idea of that. Truth be told, I'm ready to unpack my clothes and put them in my dresser. I'm beyond box surfing.

I came with a limited amount of Christmas decorations but Joe had none. There is so much I would love to do with the house but that will come in time, I hope. We've received some lovely ornaments so I'm hoping we'll have a tree soon.

So far, married life has been surreal and the transition has been fairly smooth. Having never been married before, I didn't know what to expect but it has been seamless. Joe is a solid guy who is as consistent and unpretentious as they come. In many ways, he is the answer to prayers. I just never thought that answer would wear bib overalls and drive a tractor. 

God has a sense of humor, indeed!d

1st Month Down

One month married! And we're still talking to each other.

The farmer has been harvesting corn since the wedding. His routine - he gets up around 6, has breakfast then heads out. He comes home for lunch then goes back out until dark, in time for dinner and bed. I, on the other hand, have kept busy with cooking, laundry and unpacking. Oh, and sleeping in.

Now that harvest is over, it's time for projects. The house was built in spring '13. Being the craftsman that he is, Joe had the frame built and planned to do all of the inside carpentry work on his own. He has done a lot on his own but there is still much to do. I feel fortunate to come into the process at this stage as there is room for my input and taste. Whether its about hanging pictures, landscaping or furnishings, he is open to my ideas and I am grateful for that. I just need to come up with some. So glad there's Pinterest!

Moving On

A few years ago, I began writing my first blog, Growing a Grown Up as a way to process the death of my best friend.  It became a source of enlightenment and healing. 

When I embarked on that journey, I had no idea what was in store.  In some blogs, I held onto hope. In others, I cried out of sadness and loneliness.  I tried to remain faithful no matter what, believing that the life I had lived to that point was not all there was.  With time and change, a new adventure began.

I met the farmer in August 2014. It was by chance (not really) that our paths crossed the way they did. At no other time and under no other circumstances would we have met were it not for the path laid by God. My first blog is proof of that. 

My journey has taken a twist. That is the reason why I leave my first blog behind and begin a brand new one. No sense putting new wine into old wine skins, right? 

I now present to you - the farmer and his bride.