tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53228887051673117552024-03-05T06:09:31.132-08:00A Primitive HomesteadWelcome to the homestead! My friends call me Lara (Layer-a). My family is my life. On your visits to the homestead you will hear about my children & all our creatures that roam about the homestead grounds & gardens. The homestead gazebo is surrounded by the gardens with blooms from spring til fall. The cabin in my header is my dream home. Blessings til next time!
LaraA Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-46889117392888495012016-11-16T20:25:00.001-08:002016-11-16T20:25:14.701-08:00it's been quit a long time. I abandoned my blog for looking back had been to painful. Tonight I looked back. It's still so painful. I've learned that with starting a new blog on Facebook I can't escape the pain even after not posting so often. The loss of my son has not softened. I miss him terribly. Not a day goes by without thinking of him. My faithfulness to continue visiting him has continued. The lawsuit continues also. I see no end to any of the pain. The holidays are approaching & my anxiety is increasing. I find myself crying a lot these days missing my son.A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-82922694319832448832015-04-10T17:20:00.000-07:002015-04-10T17:25:43.975-07:00It has been a long time since I last posted. Spring is finally in progress at our homestead. The white magic is done covering the gardens allowing for clean up in the gardens. I've already got plans in mind for the gardens. I won't tell you just yet. Be sure to stop in again soon and follow my adventures in the garden.<br />
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A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-65386457700136914612014-08-27T21:05:00.000-07:002014-08-27T21:05:02.329-07:00Come Visit Me On Facebook <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Primitive Homestead on fb. Read all about fall planting in the gardens and see how to get a chance to win a pumpkin from the sewing room. Be sure and like my page to follow.A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-76223421729278654122014-07-01T14:55:00.001-07:002014-07-01T14:55:13.768-07:00She Could Be Yours WinnerI apologize I have not announced the winner of my giveaway on time. I am still having trouble with blogger and we had a storm last week that blew two transformers causing a power surge to three homes including mine. Power outage fryed myTV and fire through outlets in my neighbors homes that burnt the wood floor in one of my neighbors home.<div>
The winner is Lecia of Farmhouse Prims. Congrats! Please contact me to confirm your address.</div>
A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-58753095366824545792014-06-03T18:34:00.000-07:002014-06-03T18:46:29.573-07:00Hannah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-33724350816565590272014-05-28T21:09:00.000-07:002014-05-28T21:09:12.076-07:00Homestead Happenings 5<span id="goog_598990721"></span>I will be moving my blog to Facebook due to issues with loading my pictures. Since my last post I have continued to try and post but no luck. I hope you will like and continue to follow me on Facebook. I will continue to check on my comments. In 29 days Hanna will know who will adopt her. You can continue to comment on my "She Could Be Yours" to get your chance or go to my Facebook Blog.<br />
I can be found on Facebook under A Primitive Homestead.A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-55409793228352205152014-04-29T17:10:00.000-07:002014-05-03T22:04:32.937-07:00Homestead Happenings 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-860546974690662962014-04-24T18:55:00.000-07:002014-05-03T22:04:08.168-07:00Homestead Happenings 3<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNHHJ1Sgn3WdwKH0pDoVfZGrC9R_TJyugxQT9rKWB_jNSK0x59Bb0w6AX1Q5DXLKPKY6oyLGtaJw2NA9-QnJETUn9oDIZBV78tldgLMt0T_SnZoigKMqCPlxAIOvtGSbjCkXEqgy32ok/s1600/CAM00885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNHHJ1Sgn3WdwKH0pDoVfZGrC9R_TJyugxQT9rKWB_jNSK0x59Bb0w6AX1Q5DXLKPKY6oyLGtaJw2NA9-QnJETUn9oDIZBV78tldgLMt0T_SnZoigKMqCPlxAIOvtGSbjCkXEqgy32ok/s1600/CAM00885.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a>The gazebo has been swept out of left over leaves from last fall. The chickens are roaming the gardens enjoying what sunny days we have been blessed to have lately<span style="text-align: center;">.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOG0DiSX1yrZMUFuAddbZ2YEV-joyN7YCZkJs31KtS-YoIshKsAWqx1k9efOC1cLou2E9AoMHhLHCfYM0JDTtrPM-ZgWiyNWHHzcJG1XKOxCTh4IB66T8-xPEQaD7dnQbgIH71sQrFWcQ/s1600/CAM00890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOG0DiSX1yrZMUFuAddbZ2YEV-joyN7YCZkJs31KtS-YoIshKsAWqx1k9efOC1cLou2E9AoMHhLHCfYM0JDTtrPM-ZgWiyNWHHzcJG1XKOxCTh4IB66T8-xPEQaD7dnQbgIH71sQrFWcQ/s1600/CAM00890.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a><span style="text-align: center;">Our potatoe beds are ready for planting. I have decided to also plant bell peppers along side of our potatoes.As yet we have not been able to continue the rock sidewalk around the gardens. Still waiting for a response to a request for unwanted tin roofing. </span></blockquote>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6CKDQM3TdgbbnsLyvS5fSb0M2l2SWL7HmySoilsKDOb-Paal_XQ1OHT8B9MXc75LGL8OqaJxxN7wtqRlmRrDCpdlyXQDA0-X0BnR2Qpwt4AIt9kzkfi08ABFnDq2aZpKH4bG6uKHNQs/s1600/CAM00832-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6CKDQM3TdgbbnsLyvS5fSb0M2l2SWL7HmySoilsKDOb-Paal_XQ1OHT8B9MXc75LGL8OqaJxxN7wtqRlmRrDCpdlyXQDA0-X0BnR2Qpwt4AIt9kzkfi08ABFnDq2aZpKH4bG6uKHNQs/s1600/CAM00832-1.jpg" height="320" width="200" /></a>Topaz is enjoying the outdoors more these days. The old skid has been removed and the rocks have been put in place. As for our old porch it will have to continue to serve us for now. Many years ago we reclaimed this old wood porch from a near by neighbor who removed it from a building on their property. I have hopes to spruce it up a bit with some porch paint. That can be a project for Sam when school let's out for summer. My plans for the out house tool shed have been put on hold for now. </div>
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Hannah has received two confirmed entries for her new home. Hannah and I would like to thank you at this time. If you are reading my blog for the first time in awhile you will have some catching up to do to find out about how you may qualify to have a chance to give her a new home this June. Just click her pitchure in my right side bar to read all about it and enter if you like. I am very much looking forward to get more under way at my summer therapy in the gardens. </div>
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Hannah has been keeping a watch over our new ducklings since we added them to our homestead.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRDV1gABJ7TBAdQwQPlQ1g1GQ7cdmNy7VlmoYKqu0A6gMU_KL3YTxHNeBiNhJ7BAMqUQApTq2p_4_H_WkXJMZmwWS-adkS29fTqgTirPUgzKL-W56HetF9T5hmnBsdttqGvlLuxBUz7I/s1600/CAM00804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRDV1gABJ7TBAdQwQPlQ1g1GQ7cdmNy7VlmoYKqu0A6gMU_KL3YTxHNeBiNhJ7BAMqUQApTq2p_4_H_WkXJMZmwWS-adkS29fTqgTirPUgzKL-W56HetF9T5hmnBsdttqGvlLuxBUz7I/s1600/CAM00804.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a><br />
Hannah thought we might do some baking using our fresh eggs gathered from the chicken coop.<br />
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Last year I scarfed these scalloped bricks. We had enough to do half the length of this garden bed and we are scouring locally for more to finish. Between the rock boarder and the scalloped bricks we will be planting tatters if weather allows for Sam to dig the dirt up soon.<br />
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As you may have guessed by now we try and find things for free that are used that others gladly give away for clean up. So between give away material, material from mother nature, recycling and the donations from Hannah this is the plans for adding to my dream garden. Thankfully Sam and the grandkids work for very very cheap wages. So don't forget Hannah Could Be Yours. Click on her in my right sidebar to read all about how. All this is helping me to continue on with the garden as Lucas and I did. I do miss him working along side me and all the fun we had together. My therapist suggested that I find something I enjoyed once and that Lucas and I did together to give me the comfort of him. I hope to soon show you all the hanging garden and dog kennel area with seed planting area. Til next time blessings to you all.A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-87965464180981940132014-03-27T20:14:00.000-07:002014-03-27T20:14:30.549-07:00Working On My Creating Area<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am working on my area to create once again. Oh did you see Hannha? Yes she is watching all the tweaking I have been up to. Don't`t forget she could be yours.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4IzAu3KNVjiUcdpUtyrO32lqL6LIftUD5CYIne1-wX_wZyJqFDfzNK1TcmAOg2hcVEr_F8ruMqdYfv_pXiPKRqEdSe2UJKBBQUkifLb_hGoMUq5npV3_pAiwIOJ9_aUjp8y15MkrtwI/s1600/CAM00763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4IzAu3KNVjiUcdpUtyrO32lqL6LIftUD5CYIne1-wX_wZyJqFDfzNK1TcmAOg2hcVEr_F8ruMqdYfv_pXiPKRqEdSe2UJKBBQUkifLb_hGoMUq5npV3_pAiwIOJ9_aUjp8y15MkrtwI/s1600/CAM00763.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a>Details in my previous post. So I am asking for your opinion for panels to go with my new valances. Which fabric looks best?</div>
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She could be yours if you live within the 48 US, donate and post.<br />
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She is one of my Colonial Homestead Dolls. Her name is Hannah. She has jointed arms and legs which will allow for moving. She is rag stuffed for that lumpy bumpy heavy feel. She is for displaying not for small children's play. I am asking for $3.oo cash donation's and for you to post in your sidebar until after the drawing. To qualify you must <br />
do both. Upon receiving your donation your name will be entered into a drawing that will end June 25, 2014. On June 26, 2014 I will post the name of the lucky new owner and send her to her new home. So please comment yes if you will donate and post to your side bar. After I check your side bar and receive your cash donation I will respond received to your comment. View my complete profile to request my mailing address by email. Good luck!<br />
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Your donations will be being used to further my dream garden and put a smile on my face as I think of all who donated when I spend my time in my dream garden. Looking forward to my summer time therapy. Thank you.<br />
L.Lara<br />
I have decided to add mailing address to save any confusion or unrecieved emails. L.Lara Gracey<br />
P.O. Box 493<br />
Hustontown, PA 17229<br />
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at color do you think looks best?A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-20154532941554830872014-02-10T19:41:00.000-08:002014-02-10T19:41:11.676-08:00Bedroom Remodel Catch UpTo catch you up I will start with the painted beadboard wall. The paint did not cure. With any scrape or bump to the wall the paint nicked and peeled. The paint was peeled off just like painters tape. The wall was sanded and <br />
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repainted. Next up is the change to the TV cabinet plan. The platrack recycle was not really the look I was going for so using the scrap board ends from the window trimming and a few other supplies I came up with a hanging fireplace. To hide the TV I plan on a spark screen with draw chains. I planned on painting it antique white over brown but I think I will see what plain brown looks like against the brown bead board first. Which color do you think? There is still some work to be done to the window trimming. Curtains will need to be made, window blinds and a ceiling fan will need ordered. A search for bed stands and lamps is in the future. There was a switch of a dresser and desk from Sam's room to mine and a dresser and desk of mine to Sam's room. We're both liking it better. The rocking chair weaving and cross stitching is going slow but still in progress. Of course there is plenty of that white magic covering the homestead grounds.<br />
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<br />A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-30890485998234324412014-01-16T13:03:00.000-08:002014-01-16T13:03:47.826-08:00Rockingchair RestoreI was given this oak rockingchair frame when my Luca's was just a babe. I had such high hopes of rocking him in it. However with work and raising my kids time never allowed.<br />
I am now weaving the back and bottom using jute. I am liking how it look's very much. The quilt top I bought at a yardsale last fall. It needs some patch repair and a backing. That will be another future project.<br />
My cross stitch project is going slow. I purchased a large piece of woven jute and sewed the edges. I planned to start stitching today but Topaz found it and chewed a hole in the center last night. I should have known. While weaving the rockingchair Topaz chewed on my ball of jute. I am not sure why she likes jute so much but I need another piece to stitch on and I will have to find a safe place for all jute. Her nose is a good sniffer.<br />
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<br />A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-91847918269535678092014-01-13T20:26:00.002-08:002014-01-13T20:26:40.062-08:00First Try Cross Stitching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have admired such beautiful samplers her on the blog. I have wanted to try my hand at it. At the urging of my therapist I dove in. Help I ran out of fabric before stitches were completed in heigth.A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-40888178645789547432014-01-13T20:04:00.000-08:002014-01-13T20:04:13.216-08:00Happy New Year All<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-70913318488445612922013-11-15T18:29:00.000-08:002013-11-15T20:40:49.218-08:00Spice Shelf Make OverI decided to paint the spice shelf. I am continuing to paint some of my black pieces a lighter color to brighten the homestead up a bit.<br />
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I am really liking the lighter color and I am considering painting the paper towel holder and sugar bucket. <br />
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Sunny warm days have come to a close as winter is setting in. This was one of those sunny days when Topaz enjoyed her play in the gardens. Topaz has grown and is quiet a companion to our family. She hates to see Sam go off to school but she gets so excited when the bus comes and Sam is at the door. She must hear the bus stopping because she jumps on the chair to watch out the window til Sam comes in the door. Lucas picked such a fine pup when he picked her. I wish he were here to enjoy her.<br />
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I framed my favorite pictures of Lucas and hung them here. The light shines in his memory.<br />
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My oldest son has been bringing my Grand Girls to visit once a week. They are such a delight. Laken is working at both her jobs still. She will soon have enough saved for a down payment on a vehicle. I pray this vehicle will not end in tragedy. Her very first car she had one day shy of 2 months when Lucas and her boyfriend were killed in it.<br />
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We are still working on the bedroom remodels. Sam's room needs just a few more things yet and I will show you all.<br />
Thanks for stopping by to visit our homestead.A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-52724559849337480862013-11-13T20:03:00.000-08:002013-11-14T04:29:15.707-08:00On Going Homestead ProjectsKitchen projects: This shelf Lucas and I were working on and I decided to finish it. I added some of my Grams old jars she had given me.<br />
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The canned goods cupboard before I added the pewter dishes and after adding them.<br />
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Next to come is a make over for the spice shelf. <br />
I wanted let you all know I have started to reply to each comment on my posts. The previous post was the first. So by chance you left a comment you might want to revisit and read my reply to your comment.<br />
This week has been frustrating. We met dead ends in all our visits and calls inquiring of the car crash Lucas was killed in. We need an attorney just to find out who attended our son at the crash. The 911 call was erased at one of the ambulance services. We have not found out about another ambulance services yet. The original 911 call that dispatched three fire companies we need an attorney to listen to it. As yet no one can tell us where our sons left leg and foot and his right foot are for sure. The funeral director had denied his left leg and foot were not delivered with the rest of his body when I had my meeting in June then tried to convince me I didn't see what I saw when I lifted the blanket before the first service. He then told me they would have been preserved and put in with my son but could not remember where. Hours after Lucas was killed when my husband went to identify Lucas the funeral director told him he had to send the fire company back out to find Lucas leg and foot. Weeks ago we went to talk to the PSP commander asking about Lucas leg and foot. We were told they would have been sent away and cremated. No one can give us a straight answer as to where his leg and foot were found or who retrieved it. Really I don't think that is something someone would forget. When I viewed the crash photos there were not photos of his leg and foot. I was showed a photo of a car part and told it was under there. I seen all the other graphic photos of my son in the car. Why was there not a photo of his leg and foot? I'll never forget those images. If we were just told the truth I would have never looked at them. My child was in pieces and we get what will it matter, he is dead and won't need them. It matters to me. I love him and he deserved better treatment of his body. He was a person. He was my son. I miss him. <br />
The so called girlfriend continues to tell me she has no memory right hand on the Bible swear to God. She has told others she is never going to tell me. There has been way to many people she has told for this to be a lie. This week she had my son's name tattooed on her with a cross and angel wings and forever free with the crash date. My son is not forever free. My son is forever dead. Her X boyfriend let it be known he and his mother are coming after me for money. He had the nerve to say he didn't care Lucas was dead and he didn't like him anyway. I made the comment my son was good enough for you when you had to have a ride that night. His mother said she contacted the police and threatened if his name was used or comments about him she was going to take action and this was her warning and she only gives one warning. This unbelievable nightmare never ends. I just want my son back. A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-56342197102999121072013-10-24T16:21:00.002-07:002013-10-24T16:21:33.202-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was gifted with these wonderful surprise gifts some months ago by Trica from Hillcrest Home Prims. Yummy smelling kitchen apple soap bath & body, candle holder and candle, Cotton candy hand gel bath & body and this thoughtful card. Thanks again Trica.<br />
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Sam and I on one of our day outings this past summer.<br />
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For months we have been slowly remodeling this room. Bead board put up walls painted and ceiling. The door is waiting it's facelift.<br />
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This wall is done. The shelf to the side standing on the floor will go on another wall soon.<br />
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The shelf has a blanket crane in it and will go above the PC.<br />
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Wood trim and shelf will be installed around the windows. I am loving the look of my Heirloom Weavers coverlets. Using them after storing them for I'd guess 2 years. <br />
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I found these comfy ugly orange pillows at a second hand store and have plans to order pillow covers from Heirloom Weavers I hope some time soon. I am searching used furniture ads for a dresser to match the one I already have for the other corner at the end of the bed.<br />
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The fan light needs replaced. The shelf used to be my plate and cup holder minus the plate shelves and cup pegs. A work in progress soon to be tv cabinet with doors.</div>
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Or better with out but since I decided I did not like them there and now there in the kitchen canned goods cabinet and I really like them there. Ops no pic sorry. So this is what is in progress when there is someone to move or do some other things. <br />
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It has been very hard for me since the death of my son. I miss him so much. I am still in disbelief it could have really happened. Every day he dies all over for me. It is an agony and pain that never goes away. One has no idea what it is like to lose a child until you are in that dark painful lonely place. If you find you learn someone you know has lost a child the best thing you can do is just listen as long as they want to talk about their child even if you feel uncomfortable. Trust me it is much more uncomfortable when others avoid conversation of your dead child or remove all their photos from there home or assume you want to be left alone. The biggest lie told is I'm ok. Were not but it makes others feel better and they don't need to make an excuse to be on there way. Just a tip. I will close for now and after more bed rest I hope to return.A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-50510858542309410922013-09-11T22:04:00.002-07:002013-09-11T22:04:49.441-07:00Fall is Approaching the Homestead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been some time since I have wrote a post to my blog. The past 14 month's have been over whelming for me. I thank you all for your prayer's, kind word's & for the special surprise package I received & I hope to post about soon. Fall is approaching the homestead for sure. The garden will soon once again sleep for the winter season. I am ready for it this year again. My emotional and physical health need to sleep as my garden will. I am not sure about where my future post's will lead. My life has changed so much and I face life minute by minute most of the time. I am pretty sure that my son's death has been buried with him or should I say buried with what was left of him. There have been meeting's with the police, coroner, fire chief, funeral director, lawyer's, doctor's, shrink & other's. Even family member's. The common response for them is what difference will it make the end result is your son is dead. What difference dose it make if all his body was recovered or if it was buried with him or not. For me it matter's. I love my child. Why dose it not matter my 17 year old son is dead He was killed buried & forgotten as he never mattered. No justice.I have been shocked by the unreal treatment from some. I was told early on that you have to be forgiving of thing's some will say not thinking. I learned this fast. How ever along this journey of grief I encountered some who I want karma to visit them in my sight. I'll leave you all with hopes of returning soon. Lara A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-66644997719674640852013-04-03T14:22:00.000-07:002013-04-03T14:22:11.978-07:00Topaz One Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3G6nbDJS68WHmxR7v0j0RsrFotFRvuJXyER3vDQbGnINiHPBSq9lE2O4xDsCofkihcbsyJTcZ1TtAtLXwn2J8laFoTgmxJJTUrSx_77bnb8OB-bbitXm4FjD2_NKheHpl6oA-BYVnZ0/s1600/105_0521.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3G6nbDJS68WHmxR7v0j0RsrFotFRvuJXyER3vDQbGnINiHPBSq9lE2O4xDsCofkihcbsyJTcZ1TtAtLXwn2J8laFoTgmxJJTUrSx_77bnb8OB-bbitXm4FjD2_NKheHpl6oA-BYVnZ0/s320/105_0521.JPG" /></a>
Topaz was one year old yesterday!
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Oh how she has grown!
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Journal Entry:
You wanted her for your very own, You thought it could not be,Rolly Polly blue eyed pup captured my heart. She was the key. Home you would be.
Cradled in your arm our talk of how you'd haul her in your truck every where you'd go. A bull she would be. Black leather spiked collar she'd wear.
Tucked under your arm by your side she would sleep. So short a time you'd have your very own pup.
Yesterday she was a year old. She is my last thread to you. I promise I'll always care for her for you.
Love & Miss You My Son
A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-86827405969464810902013-04-02T12:24:00.000-07:002013-04-02T12:24:27.363-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0k5pZU_TvnkCp-hIiyNA581-4d8tOdVmBd3QgleKfHwomeBmVeoa2Lp4tDrZOTBVRXNaGw7K7uAuuRCCHkvILC6GCcCX9FSDsIICVAcG06DP61KhD8JD9-TRRhgynEsPovvQnkiylTI/s1600/Primitive+Grunged+Bunny2-570+pixels%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0k5pZU_TvnkCp-hIiyNA581-4d8tOdVmBd3QgleKfHwomeBmVeoa2Lp4tDrZOTBVRXNaGw7K7uAuuRCCHkvILC6GCcCX9FSDsIICVAcG06DP61KhD8JD9-TRRhgynEsPovvQnkiylTI/s320/Primitive+Grunged+Bunny2-570+pixels%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a>
The Barn Hollow had a wonderful giveaway and I was lucky to win this sweet Primitive Grunged Bunny. I received it before Easter and the bunny made it's self at home in the homestead kitchen on my stove board.
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Be sure and visit The Barn Hollow. You can click on the giveaway bunny photo in my right side bar to get there. After there be sure and visit The Barn Hollow ETSY shop.
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I am so excited to give this sweet wonderful smelling bunny a home in my kitchen. Easter may be past but the bunny is staying for the spring season. I exchanged the carrot for a strawberry today. Thank you Kim.
Blessings Til Next Time!
Lara A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-40535676670656243702013-03-25T15:43:00.000-07:002013-03-25T15:43:01.219-07:00Around 5:15 A.M. today I woke to the sound of the phone ringing. As I woke the fear hit. No one calls this early unless something is wrong. I made my way to The kitchen feeling sicker with each step as my heart was racing. School was cancelled but my mind was questioning why. I turned the porch light on and got my answer quickly. I had no idea snow was coming our way but here it was once again. All was covered in a blanket of white.
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I opened the window and door to take these pictures. After sending a quick email off I snuggled back under the quilts.
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After having the ceiling fan blades painted and the fireplace basket painted I gave some thought to lightening up some other items.
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Now I think that looks much better. I am still into my drab colors but just wanted more touches of white here and there.
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As for the blog changes I mentioned I have decided to keep the cabin in my header. So I was worried over nothing after all. It is quite beautiful and just a dream.
Blessings Til Next Time!
Lara A Primitive Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322888705167311755.post-80666847767643794422013-03-23T18:56:00.001-07:002013-03-23T18:56:42.143-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfq7_SAAWVrY31OsJnZgRdyUOlsdrn8ocAP-y0VOqvq59JGKka9Hn04mBY-o2IsAwcWII6vkabau0TGVTnah542Ilvia5bceEGUlUV1C3ZdGcHgdS_cFmOmZOFsLNQXzheRr4Onh8E0gg/s1600/105_0481.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfq7_SAAWVrY31OsJnZgRdyUOlsdrn8ocAP-y0VOqvq59JGKka9Hn04mBY-o2IsAwcWII6vkabau0TGVTnah542Ilvia5bceEGUlUV1C3ZdGcHgdS_cFmOmZOFsLNQXzheRr4Onh8E0gg/s320/105_0481.JPG" /></a>
I showed you this bead board wall paper hubby & I picked up at Lowes a few weeks back. We gave it a try & we are happy with the out come.
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This is the before with our way outdated mauve wallpaper that clashed with our dishes.
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Hung and waiting for the wall paper glue to completely dry before painting the ever so white paper to my drab prim taste.
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Painted & our dishes all put back in. I only had one thought that may change. The ceiling was left white inside the cabinet but I am wondering weather it should be painted brown to. So what do you think?
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Something I wrote from my heart of my son in my journal I'll share with you. He loved the outdoors and the woods. I miss seeing him watching from the tree.
Mirrored you and I, Not so much the image, But the understanding, Unconditional love not questioned, Standing ground, Never to turn face, Times recalled, Challenges but overcome, Never judged or grudged, Always a new day dawned, Demise fell, Unfair and cruel, Your day never dawned again, Fallen house of cards, Gone the rays of hope, Only to be left with rage and anguish, Let it sink in and think , One of four blessed treasures be ye stolen.
Blessings Til Next Time!
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