Friends, I have thought through this blog post a hundred times and I wish that we could sit down and have a conversation over a cup of coffee. Or my favorite…kombucha tea. Maybe even a glass of wine.
I’m no good at secrets…specifically my secrets {I promise to keep your secrets}. I tend to be open if I feel that my heart will be honored and accepted. Over the past two years of blogging here at Little by Little Farmhouse, I have crossed paths with so many wonderful people, and I feel that I can share my life and heart a bit more freely here.
Let’s cut to the chase and then I will explain a bit more about the next stage for our family:
We are selling our farmhouse.
Yes.
You read that correctly.
Little by Little Farmhouse is currently on the market.
There are emotions attached to that simple sentence. Fear. Worry. Anxiety. Apprehension. But also excitement, peace, and anticipation.
Our farmhouse welcomed us when we took a leap of faith to move from Pennsylvania to New York. This house was overwhelming at first, to say the least. But what we have gained from our three years here has made an indelible impression upon all five of us.
Together, we learned to conquer a property that needed so much attention. We created a vision for our 2 acres and with much blood, sweat, and tears, we have brought the property so far. We stepped out of our comfort zones and tried many new skills and from those, our character has grown.
Together, we figured out the ins and outs of an 180+ year old house. We worked with all of the updates done to it throughout the years and have helped this farmhouse function in the twenty-first century.
Together, we helped one another precariously perch atop ladders…and roofs. We’ve stopped leaks. We’ve hauled cords and cords of wood for heat. We’ve learned about trees and flowers and fully grasped the idea of using what we have.
Together, we battled poison ivy. {We lost that battle too many times.} But, we also discovered how to combat it. We’ve dealt with snakes, bats, mice, wasps, box elder bugs, lady bugs, and other critters. {We won those battles.}
Together, we created memories of working, schooling, resting, laughing, and just living in our farmhouse. It became the safe haven that we needed as we discovered our new life in New York.
And for me…I became Mrs. Little by Little Farmhouse. You see, I always enjoyed home projects and creating a home for my family. But this house stretched me. It has given me confidence. Wings. It awoke a part of me that I didn’t even know existed.
What’s next for our family?
Well, we’re in a weird place right now. We have decided to attempt selling our home on our own. A little crazy? Maybe. But, we don’t often follow the script as we should. We’re doing what we always do: we’re being us. Which often means a little more work, but one thing we’ve learned these past three years is that a little extra work is good for us.
We do know that we’re staying in the area. Sort of. We feel God leading us a few towns over and we are exploring our options. I promise to keep you updated on our future. {If you want to see more ins and outs of this decision, follow along on Instagram.}
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for loving us through this transition. We greatly appreciate your support, encouragement, and prayers as we take another step in our family’s journey.
Stay tuned…
xo,
Leigh
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