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 traveled 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 look at the world and what they can achieve.
A special thank you to illona for the walk through her medicine garden and the beautiful food she and others prepared for us.
Thank you
Heather