Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Farewell to the Family Farm


I didn't get on a plane to get there but was transported to a far away emotional place. My earliest memories come from visiting my Grandparents at the family homestead. It's been in our family for generations and tonight was divided into several parcels and sold at an old school auction. We might not own it now, but as a great friend reminded me, our precious memories can't be sold. It gives me peace to know that many new families will now have a beautiful place to make memories of their own. The Holmes County Amish sure have deep pockets! The proceeds will provide a nice contribution to my Mother and her siblings' retirement accounts. Grandpa and Grandma would be proud that their hard work allowed them to pass on a little something to their children. I'm sure the money will be nice but the memories are priceless. 

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