tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post6649688469333493727..comments2023-09-03T02:18:45.267-07:00Comments on FARM LIFE LESSONS: # 174 - Cabin in the Woods and My SpiralLanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14422413007128219320noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-66355720028384515572012-01-14T10:16:44.052-08:002012-01-14T10:16:44.052-08:00Michelle --- Thank you for the compliment on the l...Michelle --- Thank you for the compliment on the land, not everyone loves raw acreage, but we adore it. And since you've had a back injury, you know of the pain it creates when your back is out of commission. It's not something to take lightly. I had NEVER had back issues until my neck broke, it was a rude awakening for me in the harshest sense. I've seen people barely able to hobble along due to severe back pain and I truly feel for them in the deepest manner. I am glad you made it thru your trial as well. I think this is a huge part of why I love the land so much. I appreciate the raw things of this world so much more since I've had health issues. It opened my eyes in a new way. I'm glad for it.<br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-37236072498187924242012-01-13T20:40:50.377-08:002012-01-13T20:40:50.377-08:00I love your land. My husband and I hope to one day...I love your land. My husband and I hope to one day have our own piece of land in the woods. That is a big dream for us. I can't even imagine what you went thru. I hurt my back a few years ago. If you even tried to move me I was screaming it hurt that bad. It took along while till I could walk or sit (any length of time.) with out it hurting. I am so glad you are ok now.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299100592327267900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-52680911930462228202012-01-13T17:26:40.776-08:002012-01-13T17:26:40.776-08:00Lara --- We did have a little rowboat out there at...Lara --- We did have a little rowboat out there at one time, but we will definitely get another. And "The Notebook" is something that definitely tugged at my heart because I've kept journals my entire life and I could imagine Deputy Dave doing that for me if I were to have memory blips --- we'd want to be together until the end. Augh...heart breaking. Your suggestion of a memory garden is a beautiful idea. I know I'll probably plant some Magnolia trees in her honor and maybe I can also do a garden area --- she loved wild-flowers, especially Bluebonnets, so I know I'll plant those along our frontage every year, just for her. As for my planning, as a former Real Estate Broker, houses was my business. I've seen so many different kinds of houses and layouts, etc., that I realize how important all of those aspects are to building. Since we will have control over everything --- not have to deal with a developer and mass builder, we will be considering as many details as we can. So much of it can't be changed once it is built...I want to prepare as best as I can for all of the "little" things. As for my current house, I do love it and I never thought I'd be in love with a future country cabin on this level, but it is a reflection of my changed life and changed dreams. It's been fun getting to know you too...I always enjoy visiting you and reading the latest.<br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-13217156871710296612012-01-13T17:15:02.206-08:002012-01-13T17:15:02.206-08:00Barb Whittington --- Thanks for reading, I enjoyed...Barb Whittington --- Thanks for reading, I enjoyed yours too. As for the back surgery, I agree about the backside being the worst. The front of the neck was simple-pie compared to the back. They installed a halo onto my head/scalp so they could turn me mid-surgery. They rarely do these two-sided surgeries at the same time, but my neck was so badly broken and unstable that they didn't have a choice; I had a pin-sized flow of spinal fluid getting through due to the spine collapsing onto the spinal cord. I was choking due to function for breathing/swallowing messages not getting through properly, not able to really walk and could not control my hands/fingers. It was en emergency surgery and they didn't think the spinal cord damage could be reversed, but I did have a miracle and the recovery of much function. I do have a huge lesion on my spinal cord at C2 from the damage of the collapse, but I do the best I can, day by day. Isn't it amazing what our bodies can go through? My surgeon is indeed a miracle worker and I'm always thankful to him.<br /><br />Farmland Investment - I'm hoping the injections will help. My husband has those regularly and they make a huge difference in his physical ability and pain level. Give it a try.<br /><br />Dreaming --- Thank you for the sweet words; my mom was indeed an inspiration for years and years as a teacher on different levels. She always believed in her students. I'd love to know about that cute little cottage vision. <br /><br />Linda --- I hope I find him too. Last time I spoke with him, it was about 8 years ago. And it won't be long before we're moved to the country and my challenges become completely new. I've been feeling like crude today, so I didn't get to start painting the downstairs ceiling as I had planned. It frustrates me when I can't get through a full day of staying busy, especially when there's so much to do. I'm hoping tomorrow will be a full strength kind of day! And it's nice to have you as a blog buddy cause we are just trying to get to our land...trying to take steps to make it work.<br /><br />We hope to be moved by April.<br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogpot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-4043833421820512172012-01-13T17:11:21.828-08:002012-01-13T17:11:21.828-08:00Lana your lake is beautiful. I think you need a ro...Lana your lake is beautiful. I think you need a row boat & some ducks. I love the scene in the movie Notebook. The area you name after your dear Mother you could plant a memory garden there. There was one planted in honor of my Gram after here passing at her church. In my own garden I planted stargazer lilies in here memory for some years. Just an idea. Good luck with the house drawings. You are much like me when it comes to planning positions of a structure. Lighting views placement of furniture inside. I may be a tad over board. I moved light switches & outlets during the new walls remodel. I have to tell you the house you are selling is awesome. Your new home will be so different. I would have never guessed you would go for the country & a cabin. It has been fun getting to know you. Blessings!<br />LaraA Primitive Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-90745494081260196002012-01-13T15:59:55.988-08:002012-01-13T15:59:55.988-08:00I hope you find your architect, Lana.
I know how y...I hope you find your architect, Lana.<br />I know how you feel going home again. But you'll be there before you know it! :)LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-67439847552636295642012-01-13T14:09:33.933-08:002012-01-13T14:09:33.933-08:00Your mother surely was an inspiration to many. The...Your mother surely was an inspiration to many. The children whose lives she touched were fortunate.<br />It is so much fun to read your blog and to dream along with you as you plan your homestead. Hubby and I did that with our NC property before we moved west. Our property still awaits our cute little cottage. That may be our next phase!<br />Have a great weekend. I hope you find your architect.Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-64427585182816660932012-01-13T12:47:20.466-08:002012-01-13T12:47:20.466-08:00I truly am sympathetic about the back surgery. I ...I truly am sympathetic about the back surgery. I have suffered for years from bad back pain, sometimes so horrible that I can barely stand. The doctors have never been able to find out something concrete that is a problem, which is quite frustrating. Going to try a cortizone shot soon!farmland investmenthttp://www.greenworldbvi.com/alternative-investments-options/agricultural-farmland/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-3083417247844183622012-01-13T12:23:33.609-08:002012-01-13T12:23:33.609-08:00Loved reading your blog. COuldn't download all...Loved reading your blog. COuldn't download all the pics as my computer is slow today. I had both back and front cervical spine surgery. Two weeks apart. Front done first. Back surgery was worst. I too have metal and screws and bone etc. Still suffer from a stiff neck and sore muscles but a small pice to pay. Xrays showed that bone was pressing on the spine and that's reason for surgery. Hope you continue to recover and feel great.<br />Sounds like the land is lovely. Good luck with your move.<br />I'll check on you to see how you're doing.<br />BarbB. WHITTINGTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362600188243508446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-76574164229550751602012-01-13T12:22:42.891-08:002012-01-13T12:22:42.891-08:00Susan --- Glad to have you over as well! My husban...Susan --- Glad to have you over as well! My husband and I have been trying to get moved to the country for years and now it is finally happening. The process is in motion. It is wonderful, but will take a lot of work. As for your settling in where you are...there's a beauty in stability and enjoying everything in the home that has a rich history. <br /><br />As for me, I'm driven to move to the country, as if my soul is directing me to get outta here. So, I hope we'll be moved there pretty fast.<br /><br />Lana<br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-66305211693519186032012-01-13T11:40:45.522-08:002012-01-13T11:40:45.522-08:00Hi. Nice to meetcha. I saw you'd just signed o...Hi. Nice to meetcha. I saw you'd just signed on as a new follower on my blog, so I figured I'd come pay yours a visit. Wow, you and your hubby are doing what a lot of us would love to do, but are too (you fill in the blank) to follow through on it. My husband retired more than ten years ago, and last year, we flirted briefly with the idea of moving, but after taking one look at all the "stuff" we'd accumulated after forty years in this house, decided we like it here just fine. So, I'll follow your blog and make the move vicariously. (Much easier on the back that way!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.com