Janie, Upper Michigan here. This winter it may as well have been Alaska. Or, Siberia. Sounds like you have a nice busy life!

We lived on a farm and have raised goats, sheep, couple 4 pigs, chickens, ducks, geese. Plus dogs, cats. And kids. 6 kids, 14 grandkids kids. Recently moved from Southern Mi. to northern mi so I could care for 88 yr old dad. No regrets on that count, but when my job is over I'll be back to my kids/grandkids in a heartbeat. Never saw myself moving away from them. I was a stay at home mom, homeschooled all of my kids, again, no regrets, and now life is so different I hardly know myself. It's been quite stressful which translates into greater physical challenges for me. But, by the grace of God, this will pass and I'll be back where I belong.

Nice to "meet" you! Blessings to you, Janie.