Moving to the farm: A City girl with a Country Heart | Personal
My husband says we didn’t move to the farm. I disagree. This is one of those posts that could go in the series I just began about Trusting God…but there are too many stories to tell here for it to belong elsewhere. But I could start the same: “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would move to the country, I never would have believed you.”. It is another way that my path has so clearly been orchestrated from elsewhere.
Because, you see, I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and only ever knew city. People, traffic, busy, and rushed. And while I can admit that I didn’t always love all of that, I certainly adjusted to it over the years, and never expected anything different. My husband, on the other hand, grew up on a farm. A beautiful, stunning farm that included his family, his grandparents, and his other grandparents down the road a ways. And he adored the farm- but when I met him, he too had lived in city for the past 10 years of his life. And we never planned anything different- it really wasn’t even discussed as we bought our first house.
One year ago, we moved to the farm. Ok Michael, the country…I agree, isn’t technically on your family’s farm! And to put it simply, until we moved out here…
I never knew I couldn’t breathe until I realized what it felt like to breathe.
The space, the land, the quiet…it has been completely life giving for me. We are technically in a small farm town and I find myself loving so many aspects of living in a smaller town like this, while being very close to a big city still. In this “Moving to the Farm” story, I am going to focus mostly on the farm and on all of the fun experiences we are having as a part of that life (and friends, let me tell you, learning about farm equipment from my 3 year old boy who knows more than me is quite humbling). But I will also share a bit about how it is changing and adjusting my heart. And my family. This is just the beginning…and I’m so excited to watch this chapter of our lives unfold! Next up in a few days will be the “why” we got here!
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I'm Jill, a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Chicago and Central Illinois, and available world wide! I'm also a photography educator, wife to my favorite person on the planet, mama to 3 amazing kids and an energetic Aussie, and obsessed with statement jewelry and all desserts (especially fruit pies!).
As a past high school teacher, I have a major heart for education. After going full time in my business, I have built a business I love that gives me an almost 6 figure salary and allows me to be home part time with my kids. I dream for you to run a business that enhances your life and lights you up, and I believe I can help you learn how to do it with a little hustle and a lot of heart!
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You're in the right place! As a past high school teacher, educating others is my life's work and a HUGE part of my business! I have been teaching moms and hobbyists how to use their camera from first purchasing it all the way to coaching them into businesses of their own, and I'd love to help you as well, wherever you are (and whatever camera you have!).
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I can almost feel you breathing in these photos! Love! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story 😉
Have to admit – this sounds AMAZING to me. I would LOVE to do something like this!
Love these pics, especially the case IH picture. Farm life/country life would be quite enjoyable.
So peaceful! Love your writing!
Farm life is WAY different than city life, for more than just the obvious reasons! It’s amazing to be able to go outside your back door and stare at the stars, and gear the frogs croaking. I love it, and it will grow on your more and more. 🙂
I love your new place! Honestly I am jealous!!! I wish I could move my family to an area like yours!
Perfect place to raise children. This is my dream!!!
So happy to hear this transition worked for you. It’s challenging to start somewhere new especially in such a different environment. But, who wouldn’t want to live where the scenery is so picturesque! Stunning images. Thanks for sharing.
Love this post! I was born in the country and then grew up in the city. That country girl is always inside of me 🙂
For the first time I was excited to read a story without having pictures! You told such a great perspective of your situation that It was a treat to get the photo’s after! Thank you so much for sharing… I think your living the dream! 😀
I grew up in the middle of no where on a very farm-like property, so this totally resonates with me. Thank you for sharing! <3