• Moving Forward Towards Long-term Income

    Five years ago, my oldest son graduated from our homeschool high school. I rode him heavy about furthering his education since he was such a perfect student (so studious!).  He could have been a poster child for any school.  They would have been proud to call him their own. High school was over and now the next step was to go to college. Russell wasn’t big on college.  He didn’t like the college scene idea, among other things.   I talked to Seth a bit I talked to him till I was blue in the face to get him to head for college, to become an engineer since math seemed to be his passion.  He didn’t really…

  • How a Family Started Growing Flowers by the Thousands

    Do you know what it’s like to have your daughter be gone for a very long time?  Seth and Serenity arrived home yesterday after being in Ohio for 2 1/2 weeks. I don’t think Serenity has ever been gone that long before and it is wonderful to have her back!  I’m a little more used to Seth coming and going since he graduated from high school 4 years ago. Since he graduated he’s enjoyed learning new skills by travelling to where people need him for a season.  But even though we’re used to him being gone more, it was still great to see him yesterday. If you can believe it, he’s already gone…