Monday, September 25, 2006
Visions of a Pumpkin Farm
During lunch with friends yesterday, the conversation turned to their young adult children and a high schooler beginning to seek his future. We commented on the value of a college education and the doors it opens - even if you do not go in to your "education of choice field". We discussed Steve Irwin (crocodile guy) and how cool it was to see someone living out their passion. It seems that he always knew what he wanted to do when he grew up and was blessed to be able to live that out. Very few people accomplish that in their lifetime!
Almost all of us confessed that we did not have that in our lives - a one driving passion that defined what occupation we would find ourselves doing. At almost 40 and above, we were still batting around the question of "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Don't get me wrong - we all enjoy (most days) our chosen occupations. But waking up and immediately thinking, "I can't wait to begin my day" is not something that occurs often. I am sure most people ponder this on occasion.
Today I saw a magazine cover of a pumpkin farm. Red barn in the background, all sorts of pumpkins lined up to be sold and mums on a flatbed trailer. There are days I dream of being a pumpkin farmer. I love pumpkins and fall. I envision myself living a big, old, white farm house with a wrap-around porch. It would be a "city person" farm. One that exists for the purpose of personal enjoyment rather than monetary gain. Along with our pumpkin patch, we would have a vegetable garden, a sunflower patch and an entire small field of wildflowers. A menagerie of fun animals including setting hens, those really cool looking show roosters, peacocks, ducks, a donkey, and miniature cattle would live on our farm. I would have a Martha Stewart type knowledge of bee keeping, gardening, flowers, trees, etc. My days would be spent in simple pleasures at a slow pace. The joys of such an existence!
But alas, I know the reality of farm life - whether a "city person" one or a real one. It is hard work! I know my visions would soon fade and the reality of it all would not be my passion.
I think I will hold on to the vision anyway.......
simple faith
During lunch with friends yesterday, the conversation turned to their young adult children and a high schooler beginning to seek his future. We commented on the value of a college education and the doors it opens - even if you do not go in to your "education of choice field". We discussed Steve Irwin (crocodile guy) and how cool it was to see someone living out their passion. It seems that he always knew what he wanted to do when he grew up and was blessed to be able to live that out. Very few people accomplish that in their lifetime!
Almost all of us confessed that we did not have that in our lives - a one driving passion that defined what occupation we would find ourselves doing. At almost 40 and above, we were still batting around the question of "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Don't get me wrong - we all enjoy (most days) our chosen occupations. But waking up and immediately thinking, "I can't wait to begin my day" is not something that occurs often. I am sure most people ponder this on occasion.
Today I saw a magazine cover of a pumpkin farm. Red barn in the background, all sorts of pumpkins lined up to be sold and mums on a flatbed trailer. There are days I dream of being a pumpkin farmer. I love pumpkins and fall. I envision myself living a big, old, white farm house with a wrap-around porch. It would be a "city person" farm. One that exists for the purpose of personal enjoyment rather than monetary gain. Along with our pumpkin patch, we would have a vegetable garden, a sunflower patch and an entire small field of wildflowers. A menagerie of fun animals including setting hens, those really cool looking show roosters, peacocks, ducks, a donkey, and miniature cattle would live on our farm. I would have a Martha Stewart type knowledge of bee keeping, gardening, flowers, trees, etc. My days would be spent in simple pleasures at a slow pace. The joys of such an existence!
But alas, I know the reality of farm life - whether a "city person" one or a real one. It is hard work! I know my visions would soon fade and the reality of it all would not be my passion.
I think I will hold on to the vision anyway.......
simple faith
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You just described my perfect dream world.
Except I also want a couple of dairy cows, a few goats, a pig or two...
Except I also want a couple of dairy cows, a few goats, a pig or two...
I'd love to come stay with you when you get this dream farm/pumpkin patch! I really like the wildflower field!
My visions are grand! They include hayrides, field trips for elementary school children, and an "open door" policy for all friends. I would love to have you roam my wildflower fields.
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