Comments On Article: Going Back To Basics In A Different Way.

Hello GDonna, Have been reading your blog for a few years and found you by way of Rhonda at Down to Earth. Concerned to hear about you and Charles and the Covid. I will be praying for both of you and about your surgery for another pacemaker. I too love the sense of peace when I read about your simple way of living. My goodness, you have taught so many of us so much. I will be 82 in a few weeks and I just try to learn something new every day. My sweet husband Don and I grew up in the 40's and 50's and my heart just aches to see all that our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have to face in today's world. But we are strong in our beliefs and our homes can be the refuge that we all need. Blessings to you and to each of your readers. Carolyn in Florida (Pensacola)

I am so sorry to hear that you and Charles have had Covid. We had it last summer and it took a long time to recover. Also I am praying about your surgery and the situation with your pacemaker. I am happy that you are going back to just simple living, as I have learned so much from your posts and I was unable to do the history study.  Please get plenty of rest! 

Love and prayers for both of you.

Although I haven't commented yet on your new forum, I am a long time reader and had to tell you I am adding my prayers to others here. I'm praying that the Lord will heal you and Charles completely from Covid and for a safe and successful surgery. I am glad that you have decided to make things simpler for yourself and hope that you get a lot of rest and enjoyment out of this change in direction.

I, too, have been so blessed and encouraged and comforted by all your many posts on simple living. I look forward to whatever you do, but agree that the simple living posts are my favorite. They are so comforting, and remind me of how my grandparents lived, and even how I lived during my childhood. 

I know you are disappointed that you couldn't continue the study. I pray that the surgery goes well and that both you and Charles are feeling better soon.

Hi Grandma Donna, I am sorry that you both got Covid.  Five of my friends had it recently.  How scary.  I just got the bivalent vaccine, hoping it will help.  I love the 1950's!  Your photos made me smile, my cabin was built in that era, and I have kept everything the way it was.  That white house is just gorgeous!  I hope your surgery goes smoothly, and am glad to read that you are taking care of yourself. 

Hi GDonna,

Like many others have expressed, I love your simple living posts. They have been such a blessing to me. I wanted to let you know that I will keep you and Charles in my prayers and praying for the surgery (when it happens) goes smoothly. 
It encourages me to see you still planting your seeds. I am going to start some today. God bless you!