ELeVan ~ Honaker Farm Journal

[elevan]

I see a lot less prejudice around here than when I was in High School. One of my best friends in HS was gay and I didn't even know it. He didn't come out until a couple of years ago and was scared to even tell me. But I do know that there are still those who are not open to this type of thing.

Thanks for the support.

 

[redtailgal]

It was pretty bad around here in when I was in high school. I was having a problem with some boys "chasing" me, and one of my friends was gay and trying his best to stay in the closet.
We found a simple solution.......

We "dated" for over a year. It was nice.......a truly no pressure relationship. He's "out" now, and everything worked out pretty good for him, but he introduces me to his friends as his "old beard" It cracks me up every time, lol.

 

[RPC]

Things have changed alot over the last decade. I think you are amazing to let him be who ever he chooses to be and wear and act how ever he chooses. You are making the best life for him possible. I feel really bad for the kids that have to try and hide who they are for fear of what will happen to them. I heard some older farmers talking a few months ago. They could not believe how many more "of them gay folk" there were these days since it is "the new thing to be one." I should have said "its not like its new or a choice it is just more excepting so you are hearing about it more then you used to." I have a gay uncle and cousin plus numerous friends. My friends came out pretty early but my uncle waited till us kids were all in our teens before he told anyone for fear that we would not except him. He was really releaved and almost felt ashamed that he kept it a secret for so long and tortured himself over it. Sorry if I am writing a book I just wanted to tell you that you are doing an amazing job as a parent and to keep up the great work. Just live every day to the fullest while you can.

 

[jodief100]

Your garden is lovley. As for K, it is great you let him be who he wants to be. Good for you!!!!!!!!! He will have to learn how to deal with "other people" eventually. Your support and love are the best tools he can have to face them.

 

[Roll farms]

Love the pond / garden!

 

[autumnprairie]

Love the garden and pond your memorial is beautiful. on your decision with K with pink

 

[Queen Mum]

A friend of mine has two kids who A friend of mine has two kids who wore all sorts of colorful things growing up. One is an artist now, and very successful. The other is an attorney. Parental acceptance and support are a huge factor in the success of a child.

K looks great in pink. He has good skin color for it.


Went to a graduation a short while ago and there was a tall good looking kid who was CLEARLY gay. And it seemed obvious to me he was out. None of the kids in his class seemed phased by it and in fact, he seemed the most popular kid there. I thought he was just CUTE! The fact that the kids accepted him and that he clearly accepted himself and felt good in his own skin was nice to see.

Our world is slowly changing.

 

[elevan]

Busy day!

Chamomile Jelly is done.

Monkey Butter is done.

Tomorrow B and K have counseling appointments and we're having a surprise party for B. B thinks that he didn't earn his birthday back (it was today). We barely told him Happy Birthday today. Tomorrow after their appointments will pull into the park and surprise him.

After I get home from that I'll be making more goodies to get ready for this Farmer's Market. Then Friday I'll be baking all day.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Chamomile jelly sounds yummy. What is monkey butter?

 

[elevan]

Monkey Butter is a tropical fruit butter. It's just a fun and yummy thing.

I'll be finishing up my canned goods tonight after I put all the animals in. Then tomorrow it's baking all day. I'll probably be exhausted for the Farmer's Market!


Have a BYH member coming tomorrow to pick up a turkey poult for 4H and then beyond that - All of my turkeys are sold / reserved for Fall 2012