Crazy Town...

I've changed the way we live and do things because of God, and the way things have changed since 2020. Not entirely because of what's going on in this world. Although, I'd be remiss to say that I wasn't doing it because of the state of the world. The "Pandemic" brought about a lot of things and has opened my eyes to many more. Not all of it is bad, but the majority is. It opened my eyes to things like not being able to buy groceries. Not being able to go get things for my family that were needed. Not being able to continue my career, because the schools were shut down. All of this made me start to think that maybe I should look into new ways of doing things.

It also started me on a journey to have a closer relationship with God. Which in turn made me think more. Modern conveniences have made us lazy, although most won't agree. These things weren't created by God, they were man-made. The diseases, viruses, sicknesses, technology, pharmaceuticals...the list goes on infinitely. All of these things have made me want to get back to my roots. (And no, I wasn't raised on a farm, out in the country or even on a homestead) I know not everyone understands why I've decided to live my life like this, and that's okay. It's not your job to understand, or judge me for that matter. Your only job is to love me and support me in everything that I do. Because that's kind of what you signed up for. But either way, I will continue to love everyone, because if people can hate for no reason, then I can love for no reason.

It has been brought to my attention recently that there are some people in my life that think I'm a bit "crazy" because of the way I have chosen to live and raise my youngest daughter. To that I usually reply, "Who cares". But if I'm completely honest, I DO care. I care a lot, too much some times. I've tried to just disregard the naysayers, and ignore all of the terrible comments that have made their way back to me. But it's hard.

I've written all of this to say one thing....stop judging and start loving. God tells us to love our neighbors and not to judge anyone for their wrongdoings. "Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again." Matthew 7:1-2

I've chosen a way of life that isn't the same as everyone's, and that's okay. My husband and youngest daughter have chosen this life with me, and we will continue to live out this life in the only way we know how. If that isn't the same as some people would want for us, then so be it. I would say to them, continue to pray for us, but please keep your comments to yourself. I'm trying to create an easier life that will take us back to what I believe God would want for us. A life where things may require more work and aren't always easy, but it's a life worth living to me. A life where every night when my head hits the pillow I will fall asleep easier knowing that I am not putting any unwanted chemicals into our body. I will know that I have done everything I can to make sure that we will continue on even if the whole world falls apart around us. For some that sounds "crazy". But for us it means a new normal. It means leaving the crazy town and embracing a slower, laid back, all in a days work kind of life.