tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post1866109685686252523..comments2023-11-13T06:25:27.206-05:00Comments on Our Little Acre: Taprooted in Our Little AcreKylee Baumlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-38129356218185064862010-05-04T22:40:42.669-04:002010-05-04T22:40:42.669-04:00Home Sweet Home :) The descriptions, the emotion...Home Sweet Home :) The descriptions, the emotions, everything in this post...you nailed it. I love you!greenlegs80https://www.blogger.com/profile/15542955353877443900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-26994203425428618902010-05-04T22:24:17.046-04:002010-05-04T22:24:17.046-04:00You did make me cry. What a beautiful post about ...You did make me cry. What a beautiful post about the growing of a garden and a lifetime of memories. I know what you mean about leaving pets and trees planted in memory. I drove past my old house this very week and saw the oak tree my son gave me when our beloved dog Sami died. Just wanted to look at it and peek at my garden, or what used to be my garden. Lovely sentiments about your special place. Thanks for sharing.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-30479778010891830822010-01-04T07:44:02.907-05:002010-01-04T07:44:02.907-05:00Kylee,
I came to visit you this morning to give ...Kylee, <br /><br />I came to visit you this morning to give my thoughts a warm, nurturing, earthy place to rest. <br /><br />You see, our own seven much-loved, much gardened acres are being threatened by a sewer expansion in our small city. The new station is named for a new sub-division that will come, but it is our home and property and way of life, not that of the new sub-division, that will be marred in great excess. We are caught between power and power, and neither party seems to care. It is much like waiting for a home invasion we know is coming.<br /><br />So I came here so very early this morning seeking a gentle diversion, not knowing that I would be directed to a post that could, with a few changes, have flowed from my own heart.<br /><br />You so understand the love of land, and how we become not just connected to it, but an actual part of it. And how the living of life and the raising of a family can bind us to a home and place by memories that live inside us evermore. <br /><br />They see us as a field to cross, nothing more. They plan to tuck the station just behind us, out of their sights, but always within ours.<br /><br />Reading your beautiful post of last January, you more than validate my feelings and bring tears of deep knowing and understanding.<br /><br />The man holes they propose seem destined to be dug deep within my own heart. I do not know how I will bear it. This is land hard won. There were many struggles to bring us to this day. But never once did we consider such a threat as this. <br /><br />But I know there are others who feel about their homes as we do. And you, dear one, feel it wholly.<br /><br />I thank you, from the whole of my heart, for the common ground. <br /><br />Gardenmamasan<br /><br />A beautiful side note: Our girl was also born in 1980, our boy in 1982. Would love to know your wedding year. Ours was 1978. <br /><br />May God Bless You, Kylee, and all those you touch, in 2010. <br /><br />(I would understand completely if you decide that this is not a proper post)mamasanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963759445836987966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-62683893109516503642009-01-20T22:41:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:41:00.000-05:00Rick ~ Have you seen Mellencamp in concert? So, so...<B>Rick ~ </B>Have you seen Mellencamp in concert? So, so FUN!<BR/>Glad you enjoyed the post. This was one that just came pouring out without much effort.Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-77802092761673509912009-01-18T20:20:00.000-05:002009-01-18T20:20:00.000-05:00Ooh! Ooh! John Mellencamp. Fellow Indiana small to...Ooh! Ooh! John Mellencamp. Fellow Indiana small town boy, like me!<BR/>Great great post.<BR/>Very well written, and from the heart. The very best kind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668172123643376206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-21392280433764436892009-01-13T00:27:00.000-05:002009-01-13T00:27:00.000-05:00Wayne ~ They are wonderful shrubs!<B>Wayne ~ </B>They are wonderful shrubs!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-81072955062105374312009-01-12T14:23:00.000-05:002009-01-12T14:23:00.000-05:00didn't mean to sober you up ;')on the way to this...didn't mean to sober you up ;')<BR/><BR/>on the way to this spot I passed your red stemmed dogwood photo. I have seen them around here and like what I have seen.Wayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-90182035186029580662009-01-12T00:25:00.000-05:002009-01-12T00:25:00.000-05:00Kara ~ On my goodness. I take that as a supreme co...<B>Kara ~ </B>On my goodness. I take that as a supreme compliment. Thank you so much for being a faithful reader. There are so many wonderful blogs out there!<BR/><BR/><B>gardenerprogress ~ </B>I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love that bird photo, too. I was so excited that day when I managed to capture her poking her head out!<BR/><BR/><B>Mom ~ </B>I've got an idea for another book. I'll have to tell you about it. Yeah, that song is one of my favorites. It just speaks to me of my own life so much! You too, I'm sure.<BR/><BR/><B>Cinj ~ </B>I don't blame you for rescuing some of your plants! No doubt there are many here that will go with me if I go somewhere ever that has a place to plant things.<BR/><BR/><B>Shady ~ </B>Oh my...God is too good to me. Really. I used to say (when I was in my 20s) that I probably was going to die a horrible painful death, because my life had been so wonderful. Since then, there have been bumps in the road, but I can still say I've had a very wonderful life. I don't think my death necessarily will be anything horrible - it will be what it is, but one thing is for sure, if God were to take me tonight, I will thank Him for allowing me to have so much, and not just material things.<BR/><BR/><B>Sue ~ </B>Oh my! What a nice thing for you to say! Well, I am glad you enjoyed it. It was pretty easy to write. That's how it is when you write from the heart, isn't it?<BR/><BR/><B>MyMaracas ~ </B>Thank you. I love your last sentence. It's so true!<BR/><BR/><B>Brenda ~ </B>Thank you for your beautiful words. I love this place - it's home. Romie and I both love living here, working here, and playing here. We're very fortunate!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-39301267300142965092009-01-11T20:00:00.000-05:002009-01-11T20:00:00.000-05:00This post is the most beautiful and poignant thing...This post is the most beautiful and poignant thing I've read in a long time. Very, very special indeed. Your heart is in that place. Your soul dwells there. I so hope you get to stay there for a very long time to come! I can't imagine still having the place where my children grew up and all the memories that would bring!<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-2219631479380129672009-01-11T17:45:00.000-05:002009-01-11T17:45:00.000-05:00This is such a beautiful post. Your love really sh...This is such a beautiful post. Your love really shines through. And I know how you feel. There were so many memories in the garden of the house where I grew up, and it was so hard when the place passed out of the family. <BR/><BR/>Even now, in our new place, where I haven't even started gardening, I know it will hurt to leave it when the time comes. And it will come, as it is not an easy place to keep up. <BR/><BR/>All we can do is enjoy the time we have, and store up memories for the "winter" days to come.MyMaracashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277857661670053625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-12573565035730098542009-01-11T16:13:00.000-05:002009-01-11T16:13:00.000-05:00Kylee,As I was reading this, I was thinking the sa...Kylee,<BR/>As I was reading this, I was thinking the same thoughts that people have already written in your comments. I think this may be the best blog article I've ever read! Awesome! <BR/><BR/>SueCorner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-64256061472875540272009-01-10T21:22:00.000-05:002009-01-10T21:22:00.000-05:00Kylee, This post is wonderfully done. Your look-...Kylee, This post is wonderfully done. Your look-over-the-garden photo takes my breath away, it's so beautiful. And what a treasure it is to think of the gardening heritage you've received through your mom and grandmother. You definitely are taprooted! And God is good! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-27204264281119481692009-01-10T20:29:00.000-05:002009-01-10T20:29:00.000-05:00Kylee- You might think that it's kind of funny, b...Kylee- You might think that it's kind of funny, but I felt similarly about the garden we left behind. I left for my husband's job and it seemed that God was telling us it was time to move on, but it was hard to leave. After not being able to sell it for so long I actually went back to rescue some of my old plants that looked a bit pathetic and neglected. I hope that they will be able to grow and thrive here after being neglected for so long.<BR/><BR/>What a very touching story. I want to be able to develop a taproot and stay here a very long time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582157624382487302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-61900619649924574172009-01-10T20:08:00.000-05:002009-01-10T20:08:00.000-05:00Nice story. Maybe it is time to do another book. P...Nice story. Maybe it is time to do another book. Pictures are sooooooo pretty. Like the John Melancamp song.Louise Hartwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945229512561917591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-68808134719981553602009-01-10T18:15:00.000-05:002009-01-10T18:15:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed your post. I especially love you...I really enjoyed your post. I especially love your second photo and the bird one.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-79061997147314255252009-01-10T14:15:00.000-05:002009-01-10T14:15:00.000-05:00And this is why your gardening blog is my favorite...And this is why your gardening blog is my favorite. <BR/><BR/>I love the daisy picture. :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181857114551503683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-86688013719317279462009-01-10T13:37:00.000-05:002009-01-10T13:37:00.000-05:00Don ~ Thank you for saying that. I take that as a...<B>Don ~ </B>Thank you for saying that. I take that as a huge compliment.<BR/><BR/><B>patientgardener ~ </B>I can't hardly believe we've lived here for over 31 years. It has gone so fast. I hope you will find your taprooted home soon!<BR/><BR/><B>Kara ~ </B>I knew you would love this one. The walls and yard of this home are dotted with so many memories of both you and Jenna as you both grew into the lovely young women you are today. <BR/><BR/><B>Ilona ~ </B>Thank you!<BR/><BR/><B>Gail ~ </B>When I read your post, these thoughts came to me and I knew I had to write more than I could put into a comment. Thank you for the inspiration that allowed me to release my feelings of love for this place and why I have them. I, too, hope we can live here for a long time to come.Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-81256657877570849202009-01-10T13:25:00.000-05:002009-01-10T13:25:00.000-05:00Dear Kylee,What a absolutely beautiful post...I lo...Dear Kylee,<BR/><BR/>What a absolutely beautiful post...I loved everything about it. Walking through the years with you was an honor...You and Romie have created a beautiful garden, but more than that you've made a wonderful home and life. I hope it never gets to be too much for you both! Thanks for the link...gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-68701985165782048162009-01-10T11:10:00.000-05:002009-01-10T11:10:00.000-05:00That is just lovely. You struck such a chord and y...That is just lovely. You struck such a chord and your photographs are testimony to your love of a garden.IlonaGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035401683506659646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-69650955667016562922009-01-10T08:37:00.000-05:002009-01-10T08:37:00.000-05:00I love, love, LOVE this post! I must say that I h...I love, love, LOVE this post! I must say that I hate the thought of ever having to sell "our" house. It's probably at that time that I'll have to convince Adam that sending our kids to Wayne Trace might not be a bad idea. =) ...if you know what I mean.greenlegs80https://www.blogger.com/profile/15542955353877443900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-87415816505492103472009-01-10T07:14:00.000-05:002009-01-10T07:14:00.000-05:00What a lovely thoughtful and well written post. I...What a lovely thoughtful and well written post. I am quite envious of all your memories. We have moved 4 times and I think we will move at least once more before I find the house and garden I really want.Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-58762233191656417782009-01-10T01:14:00.000-05:002009-01-10T01:14:00.000-05:00Very nice Kylee; one of the best garden blog posts...Very nice Kylee; one of the best garden blog posts I've read in quite a while.<BR/>donIBOYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160379892465206319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-52792064103561827362009-01-10T00:38:00.000-05:002009-01-10T00:38:00.000-05:00Lisa ~ What lovely things for you to say. I'm gla...<B>Lisa ~ </B>What lovely things for you to say. I'm glad some of that love comes through. I just can't help it. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Rose ~ </B>You're right - people do move around a lot, it seems. I know the plants and the trees and such are just things, as is the house itself. What's more important are the memories of the good times and no one can take those from us.<BR/><BR/>Wow...83 and in one house his entire life! How many people his age can say that?<BR/><BR/><B>Connie ~ </B>Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/><B>Aiyana ~ </B>Thanks, Aiyana!<BR/><BR/><B>Jennah ~ </B>I try not to dwell on it, and maybe it's because I'm not ready to move from here that I feel this way about our home and gardens. Perhaps when the day comes, I'll be ready and know that such is the way of life. After all, home really is where your heart is, and mine is sitting right here beside me on the couch right now. :-)<BR/><BR/>I would imagine whenever we leave here that there will be things that I take with me from the gardens.<BR/><BR/>I remember when my parents sold the only home I could remember (I lived in it from age 3-17), it was an emotional thing for me. Not for them, they said, but it was for me. I think the longest they ever lived in the same house was 17 years. We've been here for 31.<BR/><BR/><B>Wayne ~ </B>It's a sobering thought, isn't it, Wayne? In reality, we are but a blip in time ourselves, in the grand scheme of things. We just make the most of the time we have here and the things we're given.<BR/><BR/><B>jodi ~ </B>Oh dear jodi, thank you for your lovely words. It's so good to see you posting and commenting. I pray for you, that you will heal quickly. You know me pretty well by now, I think, so that's probably why you understood this post so well. *hugs*<BR/><BR/><B>Dave ~ </B>That's exactly right, Dave!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-27740516004539302362009-01-09T23:23:00.000-05:002009-01-09T23:23:00.000-05:00Great post! It's clear to see why you are so atta...Great post! It's clear to see why you are so attached to your little acre. The place has grown up with you. Your family and the gardens are intertwined into something very special!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524456191483377274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-35470309269565384102009-01-09T23:11:00.000-05:002009-01-09T23:11:00.000-05:00Kylee, I've read some inspired and heartwarming po...Kylee, I've read some inspired and heartwarming posts from you in the two years or so that I've been visiting Our Little Acre, but this is definitely the most gorgeous and loving tribute to a home that I've read online. It made me decidedly misty. Thank you so much for sharing your heart with all of us, yet again. And belated Happy New Year, of course, to you and Romie and the rest of your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.com