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I had to buy more canning lids
I am hoping the weather cools off some more soon. I want to plant more beans, winter squash, and root crops for late autumn harvest. Right now with the temps as hot as it has been lately, the tender little plants would easily be burned up. I just have to be patient a bit longer I guess.
I have been thinking on our non-electric lifestyle alot lately. It seems hard to remember a time when we lived any other way, although it hasn't been THAT long ago that we used electricity for everything. Life is calmer now and has a slower pace that I enjoy. Of course there are always those times when something happens that sets a faster pace, but only for a short time.
The quieter, slower lifestyle has blessed us in many ways. We read alot more, spend time together doing things as a family, and we actually have time to have quiet time with the Lord in prayer and Bible study. Right now, life is busier as we prepare for winter. Soon however, the pace will become slower as winter arrives and brings with it the cold weather. In winter, there is more time for the activities like quilting and other tasks that are not able to be finished when there is more pressing tasks to do in the warmer days.
I have had to awaken as early as 2am to be able to do the heavier tasks (such as laundry & cleaning) in the cool hours of the very early morning. I am considering continuing to do so in the winter months. It will not only give me a chance to get the work done uninterrupted, but also I will be able to better maintain the wood stoves to keep the house warm overnight. The only downside to doing this is that by 7:30pm I am feeling like I am becoming a pumpkin and needing to get some sleep. I go to bed shortly after the little ones....not such a bad thing!
4 comments:
I too have been putting up food for winter,I do enjoy canning and freezing for the winter months..I also like to read your blog..until next time..
I am slightly jealous that you have gone to no electricity. I dream of being that way, but am not sure I could "enjoy" all aspects of that life (especially the no fans or air conditioning). I also know that my husband doesn't share in my enthusiasm. He allows me to do whatever doesn't directly affect him. He grew up without electricity and finds it to be a complete blessings. Thanks for sharing. Brenda
I have to tell you that I am very touched by your way of life. My husband and I have made the decision to separate ourselves from the worldly way of life. It has not been hard for us, just different. So many of the ways we did things we see were just habits that had to be changed. With God we are making it. I so much enjoy reading about you and your family and your lifestyle. I pray for you and know that God will bless you.
I love hearing your thoughts on living off grid. It sounds so peaceful. I live a very peaceful life as well and it has made me grow much closer to God. I would like it to be even more peaceful but I have struggled with liking to be with friends too much. Giving up TV wasn't hard for me but I find that I am more lonely if that makes sense? Maybe thats the way it should be more face to face contact instead of media. I enjoy your blog. Thanks!
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