Family

Having a great support system is key to succeeding at anything in life. A homestead is no different. 

When you commit to the lifestyle of homesteading, it can be a SCARY change. You need to research and know what you are getting into, And make sure everyone involved is on the same page. 

  I consider myself double blessed in this department. Karen, My wife, has been great to me. She puts up with a lot of headaches caused by me and my ideas, and has ALWAYS fully supported all my crazy concepts and plans.

  Do we always see eye to eye? Absolutely not! That's one of the things I love about her. She is a voice of reason and encouragement, and has no problem telling me like it is when I am wrong. Sure, we have our moments where we want to pull each others hair out. But in the end, she always has my back. And I'll always have hers!

  This is key to a successful homestead. Balance. When I'm right, She will support me 100%. When I'm wrong, She has no problem letting me know!