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It was discovered a few weeks ago that the same Sa It was discovered a few weeks ago that the same Saturday Alden turned 7 was the same Saturday we were butchering 90 chickens. Obviously a chicken birthday party was coming our way. 🎉🐓🎉 I blogged about the whole thing: family-scale butchering and this epic hen cake. www.thegrovestead.com
My very favorite part of our Gather and Grow Farm My very favorite part of our Gather and Grow Farm dinner fundraiser was my dad praying before the meal. Which is saying a lot because the night was without a hitch, the kids played beautiful music, the people gathered were salt of the earth and the food was fantastic. Rory and I gave a presentation telling stories and sharing pictures. But man, when my dad prayed I could feel a peace fall on the room. He was asked in the moment, mostly to get him to stop talking to the caterer…but then he started to pray and you know, I grew up hearing him pray every Sunday at church, each time we ate, and every night when he tucked me in. But it had been a while. And it was so special to have his blessing over the whole night. I just don’t want to ever forget that.
Tonight we have our annual fundraising dinner for Tonight we have our annual fundraising dinner for Gather & Grow, and I thought I’d extend the invitation to give and support this two-year-old ministry. The Lord is doing a mighty work, turning the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers. We are going toe to toe with the some@pretty huge cultural giants saying the trade of relationships and intact families for material wealth and consumption was a poor trade. It has left us yearning for community, friendship and meaning. Which is where the family economy comes in. I could write a book right here- but Rory already has! 😅 So just know that we need partners in this work. You will be joining an effort that is just beginning. It’s exciting! Go to gatherandgrow.us and on the Give page you can join as a Giving Partner. (And I’ll send you a copy of that book!)
I did a project that I have wanted to do for ELEVE I did a project that I have wanted to do for ELEVEN years!!! 🎉 Since we moved into this house I always wanted a picture wall here, but it seemed overwhelming. I just want you to know it took me six weeks from start to finish. To find frames at the thrift shop, to remember to charge the impact driver, to hang them one at a time (sometimes just one picture a day…) to print the right pics and right sizes. I just wanted to tell that timeline because I think we’re really conditioned to insta, and 30-minute room reveals and a quick scroll for before and afters. But this here took a while- like eleven years. But I literally smile when I walk by. These are all my fav’s with a story and memory behind each one (the one of me and Rory is when I had just told him we were pregnant with the our forth child. Which means Alden is actually in that shot!) So be encouraged! Just start! Do the home project you have been thinking of for eleven years. I did not map my frames out on craft paper, it is totally imperfect, and I love it. Elsie said, “it’s the best thing you’ve done in a long time.” 😂😅 Ha. Should probably go do another picture wall then…
The Farm and Family Fair was a joy and I just blog The Farm and Family Fair was a joy and I just blogged all about it. About the blacksmith, the potter, the animals, the productive playground, the music and pie. And the twelve families that came to show how their family is working towards a family economy. I invite you to read all about it at theGrovestead.com for more words and the glorious photography of @jennifer.sanders.photography 😊
We had an incredible weekend at the Illinois Homes We had an incredible weekend at the Illinois Homeschool Convention. Rory taught three sessions on the family economy and we all took turns manning the booth while making so many new friends. Our hearts are full and so grateful.
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Newsletter – Summer 2022

  • July 25, 2022
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Much to say about family and fathers in this issue of The Grovestead Newsletter. Featuring an article by Jared Dodd who joined us for the Father-Son retreat in June. If you’re not already on our mailing list, you can request a copy here.
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Farm Open House

  • April 29, 2022
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I recently asked my kids what their favorite day is on our farm. I told them my top favorites: the morning the baby chicks hatch and we hear the peeps,…
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Newsletter — Spring 2022

  • April 29, 2022
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We’re really happy with the latest newsletter which is arriving at over 1,000 households this week! It’s a good mix of farming, family, and faith with articles by Mrs. Groves,…
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On-Farm Butchering

  • April 21, 2022
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I always say that an animal on our farm lives the best life possible, right up until the last day. Now I’d change that to, “right up until the very last second.”
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The First Harvest of the Year

  • March 1, 2022
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As soon as the snow begins to melt and the temperature breaks above 32 degrees during the day, it’s time to begin the maple syrup harvest. Which means in Minnesota,…
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Gather & Grow

  • February 24, 2022
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We have started a new non-profit called Gather & Grow Ministries with the goal of helping others build their own family economies and become better prepared for the days that are ahead.
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