There is so much truth to what you are saying. Matt and so feel like we have been spinning our wheels on the mud for years now. Even when you pinched pennies unforeseeable circumstances always seem to eat into your savings, or at least that's been the case for us. The journey has been challenging mentally, and emotionally .We stuck it out on the tiny house for 2 years and then swallowed our pride and moved in with my parents while we recompose and get our house built. We have learned on family and friends a lot and I am not ashamed. At one point in time communities were known to rally together, ow people keep to themselves for the most part. We hope you're doing well and continuing to pursue your dreams! -Aimee
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Social support, networking, bartering and all are really important for homesteaders!
Can I say "It takes a village to grow a farm"?? XD
We had a change of 'pursuit' two years ago, and I have been making do since then. But hopefully, come June, we can reset some sights on achievable goals toward farm interaction and sustainability. Homesteading is still 5-10years away. But some small changes are hopefully coming soon!
Thanks!!
Yes! It does take a village to grow a farm. We've gotten help with acquiring land, places to stay, help with the kids and will be getting help with land development too.
I am glad you're not discouraged with the change of pursuit or the time frame in which your goals will take. Everything is taking us longer than we expected and we know that establishing orchards, swales, gardens, etc... is going to take time too. You are not alone!
Hopefully, you will be chronicling your journey here on Steemit. We'll be your cheerleaders!
-Aimee
Matt here, Aimee commented already :)
Yeah man, it is damn hard. We have had to cut to the bone and work hard to make it happen. We still had to borrow a bit but are going to pay it off as fast as we can. I think there are a lot of people that want this lifestyle but getting it is a really difficult so it remains a pipe dream.
All I know is standing in the forest makes me happy. Living next to and tending one will be worth the sacrifice.
Great post, thanks for giving everyone encouragement.