In earlier American rural life, communities raised barns because many hands were required. These events occured in a social framework with a good deal of interdependence. Members of rural communities often shared family bonds going back generations. They traded with each other, worshipped with each other and celebrated with each other. Barn raisings were an integral part of life and socializing.

In our modern American life, communities don't mean nearly as much as they did back then. It is our family's goal to bring a sense of community back to our lives and those lives that touch ours.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Rename?

I'm beginning to think that I should rename this blog. We aren't living in a barn anymore for starters. I'm thinking somewhere along the lines of, "Four Children Being Raised By Two Loving, But Quite Confused Parents Who Apparently Like To Move A Lot." The condensed version could just be, "U-Haul Raisin'". What d'ya think? I mean, Matt and I have moved nine times in twelve years. That includes a five year stay in our home in Fort Collins. It occurred to me the other day when we had a mini-vacation and we walked into our (awesome!, but more on that in another post) hotel room and Thane asked me," We live here now?!". Poor kid. He's lived in more homes than he is years old. That's a confusing sentence. He's three, he's lived in four homes. Matt was born and raised in the same home which his folks only sold a few years ago. I moved every few years growing up (eleven times by the time I was nineteen and getting married) and I guess it stuck. I don't know if it's wanderlust, boredom or what. I just know that this location is no longer working for us. Stay tuned for the ongoing saga of "Where in the World are the Cobles?"
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4 comments:

  1. Shawn WalterAugust 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I hate the act of moving, but I do love the fresh start. I purge like crazy before a move and then after, everything is right in its place. For a few weeks anyway. I am really not in love with our current house, but we'll be here for awhile, I think.

    Where are you thinking for your next move?

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  2. Joyce E CainAugust 22, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I think you should just call it "Where in the World are the Cobles?". :)

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  3. Coble FamilyAugust 22, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Shawn, That is exactly what we are doing. We are actually having a yard sale this weekend. I love purging. Although it's a bit harder with four kids than it used to be.

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  4. debbieAugust 24, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Gypsy Feet!

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