A Surprise and an Honor
I started my blog, Fourth Generation Farmgirl about 2 1/2 years ago. It was the tenth anniversary of moving back to my ancestral home at Green Hill Farm. Green Hill Farm: A Retrospective Green Hill Farm includes the main house, a cottage, a big barn, pastures, and many outbuildings. After some research at our local county courthouse and public library, Farmguy and I were fairly sure the two-story, solid brick house was built around 1790 and the cottage around 1775. While we’re not certain of the age of the barn, old photographs taken in 1906 include it. We know that five families lived in the main house before my great-grandparents, Eugene Rieley and Delia Crumpaker Rieley purchased it in the fall of 1912. With our loving and timely restoration of the house in May 2004 (the cottage in 2011 and the barn in 2013), we became a chapter in this farm’s colorful story. Green Hill Farm: A Retrospective – 2 I’m proud to say that Green Hill Farm has been in my family for 105 years, and hopefully, because of our hard work and love, it will now flourish for a long time to come. Green Hill Farm: A Retrospective – 3
I also started this blog as a reminder of the many blessings Green Hill Farm has given us. To say that it hasn’t been easy would be a monumental understatement. And, although living here has been challenging for various reasons, it has also taught me many lessons about my character and fortitude. But mainly, it has taught me the meaning of grace. No matter the ups or downs, Green Hill Farm is part of my heart, and I’m so happy and grateful to be able to share it with you.
So, you will understand how thrilled and honored I was last Friday when I received an email from Ben Huberman, one of the editors from WordPress Discover, informing me that I was an editor’s pick! For those of you who may not be familiar with Discover, it’s a place where quality content on WordPress is collected for us to read. According to their website, “millions of people use WordPress, from brand new bloggers to small magazines to major publications. Discover highlights the work of this diverse and global community.” Mr. Huberman shared that he had “enjoyed stumbling upon my blog and its fun and unorthodox mixture of writing on farming, travel, food, etc.,” and he went on to say that he thought other WordPress readers would also like it. So, sometime soon, Fourth Generation Farmgirl will be appearing on Discover….and I’m just over the moon!!
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Categories: Awards, Family Homeplace, Green Hill Farm, Photography
Oh wow congratulations Tonya!! I’m so happy for you and your wonderful blog. It is truly always a delight to read about all your adventures on the farm and around the world. Hope all is well 🙂
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Thank you very much, Melody. You are always so sweet! It was such a wonderful surprise! We’re fine. Hope y’all are too! We want to visit with you all soon. 🙂
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Things have been great here in Texas and I totally agree we do need to get together soon 🙂
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That is absolutely awesome! I’m so pleased for you Tonya!!! Congratulations 💛
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That’s really lovely of you to say, Ritu! A heartfelt thank you. 😊💛
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Tonya, this is wonderful news! I am not surprised that your beautiful writing earned this recognition!
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This compliment means so much coming from you! Thank you very much, Judy. 🙂
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Ooooo. you’re like famous now. maybe we can all be able to say “we knew her when …”
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Haha! Slow down! I’m still your neighborhood farmgirl. 😊🌻
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Wonderful news, Tonya, and so glad that WP “fell upon” your lovely blog and discovered what we have known all along…it is special. So proud to have found you here. Many congrats to you !
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Thank you for your very kind comment, Van. It is much appreciated! 💛
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How wonderful, I so enjoyed reading about the history of your farm house😊
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Many thanks, Marisa. I’m delighted you enjoyed it. I love sharing its history. 😊
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Yay! Congratulations. 🙂
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Thank you!! 🙂
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That’s really fabulous And well deserved. I love your blog , love the animals ! Now that I know more about your history love it even more
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I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you. It makes me so happy to know that others love this place as much as I do. 🙂
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Congratulations on the well-deserved honor.
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Thanks very much, Cheyenne. 😊
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Well deserved! 🙂
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Many thanks, Ronit! 😊
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Congratulations! How exciting!
I love your blog and count it among my faves ❤
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Thank you so much, Joey. You are too kind! I’m thrilled to be among your faves!! The feeling is mutual. 🙂 💗
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Yay Congratulations Tonya! 🙂
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It was such a lovely surprise! Thank you very much. 😊🌻
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I am absolutely excited for you for being bestowed this great honor by WordPress! Wow, just wow! I’ve read many of your older posts about the homestead you’ve shared since I’ve started following you, and it’s an honor you truly deserve, Tonya! WOOHOO! xoxo
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What a very generous thing to say! Thank you, Kathryn. I’m really excited! 😊❤xoxo
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Absolutely richly deserved. WP clearly have good taste – they must do because I love your blog! Many congratulations – soak it up and remind yourself that you earned this through hard work, good taste and a creative spirit 🍾 😊
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Thank you for such a generous and kind comment, Osyth. Your words inspire me! I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to visit with lovely people like you. 😊💛
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The feeling is 100% mutual 😊
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Thank you. 😊
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Congratulations, Tonya! I am so very excited for you! Your writing skills are exceptional and this is well deserved.
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Since the beginning, you’ve always been so supportive of my blog, Donna. I’m truly thankful for your kindness and support. Thank you. ❤
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Congratulations!
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Many thanks. 😊
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Congratulations Farm Girl Tonya!!👏👏👏😃😃😃
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Thanks a bunch, Garfield. You’re sweet! 😊💛
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I am absolutely thrilled and delighted for you, Tonya! What a fantastic and well-deserved honour. I can’t wait to see you on Discover. xxx
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Thank you, Judy. I so appreciate your friendship! You have been such a wonderful supporter of my blog since the beginning. 😊💗 xoxo
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It appealed to me straight away Tonya, and I still love it! 🙂
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You are so kind, Judy! Thank you. 🙂
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Congratulations. You richly deserve the recognition. Enjoy 😊!
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That’s very nice of you to say!! Many, many thanks. 😊🌻
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Oh I am so thrilled for you. I had an email from Discover, telling me they were featuring me a few months ago, I can still remember the excitement, I was completely over the moon, shocked, surprised, astounded, flattered, honoured, you name it, I was all of them so I know exactly how you feel. Huge, and I mean really enormous congratulations because you certainly deserve it. xx
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You are so kind!! Thank you and many congratulations on being featured on Discover. I love your beautiful blog and can certainly understand why it was chosen. It’s one of my favorites. 😊 Being featured on Discover is such an honor. I’m very excited! xoxo
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Congratulations, Tonya!! If I knew Ben’s address I could have told him about your site long ago and how much enjoyment you bring to your readers..:). Very well deserved.😊
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I’m really fortunate to have such wonderful and supportive readers like you, George. I really appreciate your interest and enthusiasm for my blog. It’s what inspires me! Thank you very much for your kind words. 😊🌻
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A big congratulations to you, Tonya!
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Thank you so much, Jennie. 😊
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You are welcome, Tonya. 🙂
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Oh wow, well done! 🙂 and good luck!
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Thank you, Nareszcie! 🙂
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Awesome!
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Thank you, Michelle! 😊💛
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You’re welcome! 😉
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Congratulations! I am so thrilled for you! Thank you for sharing and taking us on your journey. You are truly an inspiration! 🌞
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A heartfelt thank you. You are very kind! I’m delighted you’ve come along on my journey. 😊
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Congratulations… It was great to read ur blog through discover.
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Thank you and welcome! I’m glad you visited. 🙂
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Congratulations! What an incredible journey you’ve shared with us all! Good luck for the future!
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Many thanks! 😊
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Wonderful blog,Amazing read here, Such a Kind person You are…..Nature and Human Soul cultivating Wholeness…Your Writings and Beautiful Photos Spreading Genius of Curiosity among The Readers….Congratulations Friend,Tonya…..My Sincerest Wishes for Your Each and Every Success….
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You are very kind! A heartfelt thank you for your generous comment. I’m so happy you visited. I will stop by your blog soon. Have a wonderful day! 🙂🌻
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Congratulations Tonya 🙂 It is indeed an honor and a worthwhile one! Your blog is a unique blend that stands out and always has something good to offer. So happy for you.
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What a wonderful compliment! I’m delighted you enjoy it. Thank you very much. 🙂💛
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Tonya receive my heart felt congratulations on your discovery at WordPress discover.I understand how happy you are. You are well deserved.
This post also speaks of your ancestral connection. I do have such similar stories. But I am happy you people have maintained your family ties. That is more important.
See you at Discover. 👌👏🙏
Shiva
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Thank you for your most generous and kind comment, Shiva. It’s lovely to hear from you. 😊🌻
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Congratulations. Well earned. You write about a farm life that seems like a dream for the world caught in a rat race. You bring back nostalgia for the simple things of life, for nature, animals, and the smell and feel of mother earth.
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A heartfelt thank you for your very kind and moving comment. Your words are much appreciated. Many, many thanks. 🙂
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