Today i was moved by a simple thought...

Wednesday i was a parent helper at my sons trip to the Farm.  When I first drove up in my new car i thought it might be a long day.  I saw a group of granolas and wondered where the day would take us.  Boy was i in for a surprise......

I was immediatly impressed at the way Tristan spoke to everyone as equal and not like kids and city moms, but as people he was genuinly interested in teaching a little of what is precious to him and his community.

Before i was a wife and mother and employee i was a young woman that travelled and believed in individuality and making a difference in my world.  I was unique and open minded and loved and appreciated all the simple things that i take for granted everyday.  I think that listening to the men and women i met there i realized how closed up i have become. 

While i could see that this place was making a real impact on many of the children visiting and learning about different lifestyles and farming without a corporate influence, I think that the biggest impact was on myself.

Sometimes it only takes a simple field trip or a brief conversation to really make a deep lasting impression on someone. I have to thank all the wonderfull men and women who took time out of there day in order to teach young people what they value and cherish.  I hope that the things i saw and the feeling that i got from your community lifestyle will have a positive reawakening effect on me and how i teach my children to llook at the world and what they can achieve.

A special thank you to  Ilona for the walk through her medicine garden and the beautiful food she and others prepared for us.

Thank you

Heather