My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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I always love your farm pics Tonya!
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Thank you, Ritu.
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💜
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🙂💗
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well hello there chicken
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Haha! She’s such a hoot! I love that little hen. 😊
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That’s a great photo of Barbara!
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Thanks so much, Rob. She’s a cutie! 🙂
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What an adventure. 👀
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Yes, it is! 🙂🐓🐏
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Your farm has this homely, peaceful and inviting atmosphere… love it!
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That’s really kind of you to say! A heartfelt thank you. 😊
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You’re welcome.
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🙂
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Wonderful, Tonya! Love those photos. 😍
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Thank you very much, Jennie! 😊
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You’re welcome, Tonya! 🙂
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Beautiful photos. Barbara definitely looks like she has quite a personality. 🙂
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Thanks very much, Deborah. Barbara definitely has lots of personality! 🙂
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Blessed indeed. My gratitude for your gratitude 🙂
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Thank you, Joey. I used to have a sign that read “perseverance” hanging in our vestibule—mainly because saving this place was such a challenge. While I still think perseverance is important, lately I’ve become a bit tired of persevering. There’s something there that implies struggle…and, I’m simply not willing to do that anymore. I prefer to accept things as they are and feel blessed. 🙂❤️
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Oh I like that attitude. I agree. I’m sure restoring is a lot of perseverance, but now… Yes, all gratitude for the threshold 😀
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