Faith, Family, and Finding Peace in the Middle of Nowhere
There’s something sacred about the stillness that comes with rural life — the quiet mornings, the open skies, the hum of bugs in the evening instead of traffic. But peace doesn’t always come easy, even out here in the middle of nowhere.
Like many, I used to think peace was a destination — something I’d find once the to-do list was done, the house was clean, the kids were quiet, and the bills were paid. But life doesn’t work like that. Especially not when you’re juggling family, faith, work, and trying to build something meaningful out of your corner of the world.
A Life Off the Beaten Path
My life isn’t picture-perfect. It's muddy boots on the porch, late nights filling orders in the shop, early mornings grading land with my husband, and squeezing in quiet time between making dinner and designing digital downloads. We run a small business, host guests in our river cottage, and raise kids in a place where the nearest Target is over an hour away.
But it’s in this rhythm — the real, messy, beautiful rhythm of rural living — that I’ve found something more grounded than “peace.” I’ve found purpose.
Anchored by Faith
Faith is what keeps me steady when life feels heavy. It’s how I remind myself that slow seasons are still sacred, that small beginnings matter, and that I don’t have to hustle my way to worth. Here in the quiet, I can hear God clearer. I see Him in the small things — a sunrise over the trees, the laughter of my kids playing outside, or a successful Etsy sale that came out of nowhere.
Faith helps me trade control for trust, and chaos for calm — even if just for a moment.
Centered on Family
Out here, family isn’t something we squeeze in around life. It is life. Our kids grow up seeing hard work, playing in dirt, learning to create and solve problems. We work together, rest together, and build a life that looks different — and that’s the point.
It’s not always easy, but it’s deeply meaningful.
Finding Peace in What Already Is
Peace isn’t found in perfection or productivity — it’s found in perspective.
It’s found when I pause long enough to see what I’ve been given.
Peace is:
Watching the sun set behind the trees while I sip coffee on the porch
Hanging a sign we made with our own hands in someone else’s home
Letting go of what I “should” be doing and leaning into what matters most
So if you’re chasing peace, let me tell you — it might not be down some far-off road. It might be right where you are.
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