tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post5108360638381268017..comments2023-12-12T20:38:25.220+00:00Comments on Homeschool on the Croft: Join me on a Highlands Road Trip ...Homeschool on the Crofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-24737769780157103492015-05-06T00:29:47.808+01:002015-05-06T00:29:47.808+01:00Oh Pam, thank you for your musings! I loved them ....Oh Pam, thank you for your musings! I loved them .... and felt VERY glad that you are now very close to your dear girls and their precious families. Gorgeous as Colorado is, *nothing* is as beautiful as being with our loved ones...<br />Thank you xxHomeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-16999785518725201252015-05-06T00:27:44.537+01:002015-05-06T00:27:44.537+01:00I'm late in seeing these last comments. That&#...I'm late in seeing these last comments. That's so interesting, and thank you for letting me know! I was telling my dad the other day about some of the beautiful places we saw, and he remembers being at a communion service in that church over 30 years ago! I had no idea he'd been :)<br />A xHomeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-78244800206249476652015-04-21T15:38:03.677+01:002015-04-21T15:38:03.677+01:00Will you be living close to any of this? I would ...Will you be living close to any of this? I would love to get the map out and do the route of where you've been, where you're going ect. It is all so lovely. Okay, here is what the woman in the isolated farm house feels, by the way…. she loves being out there, she is busy, and she delights in her work and her family, she doesn't feel isolated, until her children grow up one by one and move away, then she begins to feel the isolation and loneliness; then, it does not seem so beautiful anymore, except on certain days, when the sun is shining, and she is not weighed down with missing them. She is happy of course, because she has a wonderful husband and is blessed in so many ways, but there is a constant hole in her heart and her purpose where the others were, and it doesn't go away. But when one or two of them return, with family in tow, then the blankness disappears, and she knows the joy of life again… ha ha. Well, there is my dramatic explanation of the woman in the isolated farm. Perhaps it is not like that… perhaps she is full to overflowing with husband, children and grandchildren, all close, coming and going and pitching in together. That is the best picture. I will say, that living far out in the country is a very beautiful thing, and not at all lonely, unless those that you love are not with you, and I suppose if you have lived there all of your life, and you are a very practical person, you get on with life out there, even when the children have grown, you must rearrange your purpose. Ha ha, well, I bet you didn't realize you would get so much feedback from such a little bit of musing, The picture of the farmhouse looked very like our countryside in Colorado, and I just couldn't seem to help myself. Anne, I do pray many blessings for you all and that the Lord will provide abundant grace in your move and in all that you have to do. I loved all of the pictures, and enjoyed a nice catch up.<br />Love and blessings, PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17962395509313703071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-64143670518595507512015-04-17T03:04:15.256+01:002015-04-17T03:04:15.256+01:00Looks absolutely beautiful. And I love the picture...Looks absolutely beautiful. And I love the pictures of the solitary homes ~ they really do make one just sit and <i>wonder</i>!SarahJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15465954030773502482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-26643489341302376172015-04-14T06:55:36.314+01:002015-04-14T06:55:36.314+01:00I thought I would just let you know that there is ...I thought I would just let you know that there is still a small Free Presbyterian congregation in Stratherrick. They don't have a service every week but the church is still used and my sister keeps it clean and fresh. I will let you know about the other white building when I see her next.Meganenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-30165610412501217252015-04-13T17:37:53.863+01:002015-04-13T17:37:53.863+01:00Oh man, would it be bad to tell you TAKE MORE PICT...Oh man, would it be bad to tell you TAKE MORE PICTURES??!! I could use *you* as my Scotland picture tour guide. This was a pleasure reading and looking at all the beautiful country side and charming houses. Susan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-3924362189551842172015-04-11T10:34:35.735+01:002015-04-11T10:34:35.735+01:00Thank you, Laura :) . So much of what's in Sco...Thank you, Laura :) . So much of what's in Scotland is still just as it was 20 years ago... which is nice :)<br />AxHomeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-57421014528848404542015-04-11T10:33:56.209+01:002015-04-11T10:33:56.209+01:00Yes, Keri. It's definitely given me an appetit...Yes, Keri. It's definitely given me an appetite TO explore the area! I love, love, love throwing some flasks and some picnic food into the car, and just driving.... so these places will give ample picnic spots in the time to come, I hope :)<br />A xHomeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-67143066980402430702015-04-11T10:32:47.837+01:002015-04-11T10:32:47.837+01:00The ever-patient Builder allowed me all my stops! ...The ever-patient Builder allowed me all my stops! Mind you, he was feeling so ill, I was driving, and he simply sat back and enjoyed in the views :)<br />A xHomeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-7488886877435803422015-04-11T10:31:07.033+01:002015-04-11T10:31:07.033+01:00Mindy, thank you for your kind comments, and thank...Mindy, thank you for your kind comments, and thank you so much for praying for us. We need God's guidance, and are seeking to do His will.<br />Anne x<br />Homeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-87871173339137817382015-04-11T10:30:08.861+01:002015-04-11T10:30:08.861+01:00I can't wait to *know* where we're moving!...I can't wait to *know* where we're moving! (well, we do have an idea of general area, but so much uncertainty right now .... learning to trust more and lean on my Beloved more :) )<br />A xHomeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-66032365132071741012015-04-11T10:29:18.840+01:002015-04-11T10:29:18.840+01:00Oh, that's great that you were able to come. W...Oh, that's great that you were able to come. Where did you visit, Deanna? Oh, and I'm glad there are others who imagine past lives too :)<br />A xHomeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-52115571427651598442015-04-11T10:28:00.199+01:002015-04-11T10:28:00.199+01:00It really is, Lillibeth. Can't wait to see mor...It really is, Lillibeth. Can't wait to see more of it and have some picnics by its shores :)Homeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-15367167739236412042015-04-11T05:19:14.535+01:002015-04-11T05:19:14.535+01:00I was in Scotland 20 years ago and I am still ench...I was in Scotland 20 years ago and I am still enchanted by it...thanks for a great post. You always bring a smile.lauraelizabeth4@outlook.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863583206288923023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-66310657057231660162015-04-11T00:21:14.440+01:002015-04-11T00:21:14.440+01:00Beautiful photos, Anne! Looks like s wonderful pla...Beautiful photos, Anne! Looks like s wonderful place to explore!The Coderlambianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683159579544155288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-41150414684745287082015-04-10T22:02:58.906+01:002015-04-10T22:02:58.906+01:00LOVE the pictures! I often randomly stop the car t...LOVE the pictures! I often randomly stop the car to take pictures, if I am driving. I struggle, somewhat, to get Robert to do likewise! Caroline Cordlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238153508197295121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-23723232970891069592015-04-10T18:19:31.477+01:002015-04-10T18:19:31.477+01:00Thanks for bringing me along on your run. I am so ...Thanks for bringing me along on your run. I am so in love with Scotland. My mind does the same thing when I see places, I write the stories in my head about them. BTW, I think you need to write a book. Because you know we all would buy it. I'm still thinking about the blog you wrote about peat because I'd wondered about it all my life. :) It was a big move that brought me into writing, the Lord placed me four blocks from the only Christian writers group in the state. I'm praying for your upcoming move and that the Lord bless you greatly.Mindyhttp://mindypeltier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-24797388593818803052015-04-10T14:40:08.870+01:002015-04-10T14:40:08.870+01:00It is beautiful. Thank you SO MUCH for all the pi...It is beautiful. Thank you SO MUCH for all the pictures. I love them! Can't wait to see where you are moving! Blessings my friend! Down On The Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172041056064630527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-28103845827985183092015-04-10T14:29:14.876+01:002015-04-10T14:29:14.876+01:00I took so many photos in Scotland! It is stunning...I took so many photos in Scotland! It is stunningly beautiful! I too like to think of the lives of those who lived in the past in some of the remote places. I'll always be grateful for my trip to your beautiful country!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-51190920306379736312015-04-10T02:55:38.015+01:002015-04-10T02:55:38.015+01:00Loch Ness is beautiful! I would love to see it in ...Loch Ness is beautiful! I would love to see it in person.Lillibethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857189417720272826noreply@blogger.com