Hey there ;0)
We have very differing ideas and desires regarding food sources (I'm a meat and potatoes country girl) and our spiritual needs as well...but I can respect everyone's interests and gifts. We can actually accept one another...respecting the person...well, some of us can in this crazy world...You are very good at communicating your positives and your not so strong points. Good for you...that will help you out a lot...being clear with yourself, and others...puts you ahead of the game.
As far as growing things...I had to smile when you mentioned lavendar, and the coast out there being very good for such things....I make my own all natural, plant based organic hand balms/salves....next year I hope to have a much larger medicinal garden to pull from...I am living in a town now...usually quiet, cept for an obnoxious family that gives me so much headache and heartache...I can NOT wait to get settled on my piece of heaven, wherever that turns out to be...It's hard for those of us with physical limitations...i grew up as a child and as a young adult, being very competitve in sports, as well as hunting, and keeping and training horses...I have to temper all that now. You know, good days and bad.
You mentioned Montana or WY? I think? How did you like that area? I have a strong pull to the west. I want off the coast. Idaho mountains just call my name...I would embrace any region/state with a good climate for health, (the barameter rising kills me!) I've even considered and looked into island living i.e. Maine area....
I have a nice little but frugal stipend to live by every month, but I do not have any funds to make such a move.. I have been considering (possibly) looking out for a situation where someone might need a light caretaker for a season or so, just to keep my sanity untill I can make that final move, wherever...I too, find that once I am out and in that great environment, nature, where peace and silence is just a balm on my heart and soul, my physical ailments fade into the background....so, here I will remain for the forseeable future...please feel free to keep in touch. I'd be so interested to hear how you are progressing...you are doing everything right...getting the weather etc from potential areas you might settle in is a nice touch. I'd also be interested in anyone else like us, who has already found a healthy and healing climate in which to settle in. Personally, I have to have some change of seasons...and I actually love snow. as long as I can have a woodstove to snuggle up to to warm up, lol...Please stay in touch. And keep the faith, and the dream...think positive...I will be sying a prayer for you and you will be in my thoughts as well....Good for you all around!
Take care,
Michal
