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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Appreciation of the little things.

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I am set to move from MN in a little over a month, back to a big metro area city.And, my heart is breaking and my stomach in knots. For 3 years, I have been able to let my kids play outside, without worry of someone snatching them. I have left my doors unlocked when I leave or even at night. I have no neighbors for miles, and if anyone was to break in, I could hear them for miles from the gravel roads. when I am out and about, I drive by local farmers and give the old one finger farmer wave. Everyone knows everyone here and if they know you are in need, they rally around and offer a helping hand. Life here is good, peaceful, and I feel like we are in a protective bubble, where nothing can hurt us. Bottom line, I feel safe and very at ease here. We don't have but 3 places to get groceries and other essentials. And the restaurants are minimal. But, if it is something we really need, it is a weekend trip to South Dakota, which is about 90 minutes from home. But, we know that when we are there, we can eat sushi, BBQ, Italian, pretty much anything we want. And we love it and appreciate it, because we can't get it in our little rural neck of the woods. Since living here, we appreciate things like that and are grateful. My worry is, moving back to a place that has everything I could ever need at my disposal everyday, will we lose our appreciation that we have grown into living here. will my kids keep it, or will they start taking those things for granted? Will I? So, these "little things" I will try to keep apart of me as we move on and away from this lifestyle. In just a short while, I won't be able to let my kids play outside with me out there watching like a hawk. I won't even dream of leaving my doors unlocked, any time of the day or night. No waving at anyone because I will probably never see the same person again or pass anyone I actually know. So in closing, since living here, I have learned to appreciate the little things. And I just pray that I don't ever take things for granted again. I hope I can take what i have learned from here, take it with me, and keep it with me always.
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  • craftyladyinor's Avatar
    Posted by craftyladyinor Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:49pm PDT

    I understand, when my daughter was a toddler, we would go shopping and someone would say how pretty she was, and she would open her arms for a hug. It was a constant worry and a watch. She was the perfect child to be snatched. It is not easy mom, she is now 35 with children of her own and the understanding of how easy it is. So keep watching those children!

    the 20th is urassismine2 Birthday, swing by if you can to wish him a HAPPY-thanks, craftyladyinor.

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  • The Viper's Avatar
    Posted by The Viper Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:42am PDT

    Good luck on your move, I know how hectic it can be!

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  • m@r!@'s Avatar
    Posted by m@r!@ Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:48am PDT

    LOL ~ thanks for your comment on my blog :]

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  • Dayquinntae B's Avatar
    Posted by Dayquinntae B Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:24pm PDT

    Gud Luck But Please Kum Look At Mines

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  • Jeffrey D's Avatar
    Posted by Jeffrey D Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:55am PDT

    Thanks for the comment on my blog.Here's some advice for your move.Today is never as good as yesterday was,Tommorrrow will always be better,but today is all we have until tommorrow comes.We have nothing to fear but fear itself,the big city is only as big or as small as you make it.I live in a big city but I have a small cicle of friends.To see more of my photos look on flickr under sportser jeff good luck.

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  • tamara's Avatar
    Posted by tamara Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:58am PDT

    Good Morning! Thank you for stopping by I hope you have a rockin a** awsome weekend! WOOO! Im doing the tom cruise thing ju,pmin up and down on your sofa WOO! WAIT!

    OH how silly and rude of me the kiss of peace! MUAH MUAH MUAH!

    Now then where was I...Oh yeas WOOOOOOO ON YOUR COUCHH In crazy eight circlez! WOOOOOOooooooo lol out the door and you hear me exclaim az i run outta site great weekend to all and to all a Rocken nite! lol

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  • CherryB's Avatar
    Posted by CherryB Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:42pm PDT

    thanks for the comment! :)

    i feel for you. i live in somewhat of a small town and i couldn't imagine going very far. i definately don't want to live in the city. but i'm sure you'll get used to it and it will definately have it's perks. good luck on the move and keep us posted! hope you have a great weekend!

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  • starla's Avatar
    Posted by starla Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:57pm PDT

    good luck in your new life, thanks for stopping by and It touches my heart to see "Silence won't...." touched you so much, if you get the time stop in and read untitled, then kiss your babies. Much love, starla

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  • clearwatertree11's Avatar
    Posted by clearwatertree11 Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:08am PDT

    THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!! GOT TO GO PICK UP BABY STUFF HERE IN A FEW MINUTES SO HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

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  • starla's Avatar
    Posted by starla Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:11am PDT

    just stopping in to say hi and see how you're adjusting with the move. hope kids are doing good. 2 new poems since you last stopped in, check them out and let me knoe what you think and how u r doing

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