Grama Sue's Rainbow Farm: 60th Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, March 3, 2013

60th Wedding Anniversary

Today on the farm, we are celebrating my mother and father-in-love's 60th wedding anniversary. Margret Mae Sparrow and Walter Whitson were married at the Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church on March 1st, 1953. They raised 9 kids, 3 of whom they adopted, cared for several other foster children as well. In the last 25 years or so they have "adopted" and cared for many, many elderly folks.

Almost 35 years ago they accepted me, a wild crazy girl, into their family. I left a lot to be desired in a daughter in-law, but they loved me anyway and they have become some of my closest friends! They live across the yard from us and get volunteered whenever we need some help. When our kids were growing up they were always there to lend a hand. Now they gather and deliver eggs when we are gone, help us pick green beans, apples and anything else, wash veggies if we are running late to the markets, run errands for us on occasion help with butchering, and pray for us daily. I really got lucky in the in-law department!

They will be having an open house at their place from 2 - 5 pm. The address is 2565 N Co. Rd 1050, Niota, IL 62358. If you are in the area, please come have a piece of cake with us!

God Bless You All!

~Grama Sue

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Beyond the Paycheck

The Rebel. That's what my neighbor dubbed me when I was a teen. Still am. Grampa Tom was always the black sheep too ... We’re a couple of radicals who are fiercely independent. The idea of punching a time clock really goes against the grain of our personalities. This blog will chronicle our journey away from the paycheck.

Grampa Tom had a great job managing a farm that gave him the freedom to set his own hours and a steady source of income. After 10 years his boss decided to give up the stress of overseeing the farm and rented out the ground. We couldn’t blame her, but it left us out in the cold. It’s not the first time he’s had a really good job that evaporated through no fault of his own. Our kids are grown. He’s a fantastic farmer and we’ve managed to accumulate a few acres over the years. We figure it’s time he struck out on his own.

Me – I haven’t held what you would call a regular job in years. I got into Avon full-time several years ago, then I started babysitting and homeschooling other people’s kids. I've also done elder care for many, many years and I'm the duly elected tax assessor for the local tax district.

We've always wanted an Old McDonald's type of farm. Grampa's main focus right now is pasture raised eggs and garden veggies. He is very interested in producing pasture raised poultry and milking cows but we're not set up for that yet. Need some more land and buildings! This little 3 acres here ain't quite enough for all dem critters! We have lots of chickens a couple of dogs, and way to many cats. We also raise cows, pigs, sheep, geese and turkeys, but these aren't always on the farm.

I'm focusing on egg noodles, baked goods and herbs for the moment. I'd love to work more on crafts to sell at farmer's markets and craft shows, but there's only so much time in a day! I often think about how great it would be to live 900 years like they did in pre-flood days. There is so much I want to do and learn! I know I've got eternity, but it seems my time on earth is disappearing in a flash! At best, there's only 30 or 40 years left to go!

Hope you enjoy this little window into our lives and our farm!

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Sunday, March 3, 2013

60th Wedding Anniversary

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