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Posted on October 24, 2014 by Julia at Home on 129 Acres

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I’m Julia. My husband is Matt. We live on our 129-acre farm in Ontario, Canada with our daughter, dog and barn cat. Join along on our adventures of country living and DIY renovating. More about me…

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Happy 2nd birthday to our very special girl. . . . #girl #farmgirl #tractor #toddler #birthday
Why yes, that is a giant fuzzy pink ape sitting in our basement. I made a new play area for the toddler and the ape had to be part of it. This nook is bright and cozy, has all of her favourite toys, and best of all it's organized. The full tour including the story of the ape and a special memorial for her Dad are on my blog this week (link in my profile).
For the past few years, I’ve chosen a word of the year every January. This year, I wanted a word to guide me and shape me. I felt like I needed it. But I feel so lost without Matt that I couldn’t find it. I was thinking and reading and searching. Then I read @joannagaines column about “resolve” in #MagnoliaJournal, and her words connected so deeply. “Making our own way in this world requires our resolve to always be weaving together the old and the new.” I feel like each day since Matt’s death I put on a mask of resolve. Of a capable, dedicated, hard-working woman. I take care of the baby, the dog, the cat and the farm. I go for walks and breathe the farm air. I lean on my family and friends. I knit and sew and organize. It’s a mask, but it gets me through. I’m trying to write again. I shared some words and thoughts about resolve on my blog (link in my profile). Matt and I have a lot of plans for this farm, and I am resolved to carry them on. This farm is us, and sharing this part of us makes the journey more special. I am not sure what’s going to happen and how plans are going unfold, but I will share them as we go. I am resolved. #grief #lifeafterloss #wordoftheyear #wednesdaywisdom #motivation #inspiration #love #loveliveson
Golden sun, golden dog. My favourite tree, my favourite place. Every afternoon I go for a hike while the baby naps. I talk to Matt, breathe the air and settle myself for the rest of the day. . . . #bluemonday #dogsofinstagram #instadog #baxterbaby #countrylife #countryliving #farm #snow #winter #love #lifeafterloss #mentalhealth
It's been one month since this amazing man died. My partner and husband, Ellie’s daddy, Matt. Our lives were filled with love and joy, and we're working hard to make sure we continue to live our days that way. Matt has given me the most incredible gifts, and we have built a wonderful life together. He has an amazing legacy, and we are carrying that on. All of the support and prayers that we have received over the last two years and also the last month has meant so much. Thank you to everyone who has been part of that.
Monarch butterflies are an important talisman for my husband. One of our big milkweed patches exploded this week, so the baby did her part for the monarchs by scattering seeds far and wide. Though she did attempt a release and catch strategy, she was unsuccessful for the most part. . . . #countryliving #countrylife #farm #farmlife #fall #milkweed #monarchs #farmgirl

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