Belvidere, TN via Colorado Springs, CO

March 18, 2008

Hello to all! My name is and I am new to the idea

of raw milk. I was raised in an urban setting where the grocery store was

our food source. Although I was a city girl, I always had a yearning to

go to rural areas and I loved to see animals, any kind of animal (except snakes

and spiders). I wanted to grow up and be a veterinarian so I could be

around and care for animals. Once I entered college I realized that dream

was a bit out of my league since my grades in algebra were not good! I

changed my degree program, graduated, went in the military, married, and now we

have 2 girls!

My husband’s family lives in Tennessee and that is

where we call home. His family has lived on the same road for at least

125 years and when my husband retires from the military in 2012 we plan to move

back to his family farm, build a house, and commence to farming. Right now, his

parents have grass-fed, organic (although not intentional) cows and bulls which

they keep as a hobby (his dad is retired military) and plan to keep up with

that as well as add chickens, hogs, horses, etc… My In-Laws also grow

their own fruits and vegetables and can/freeze to keep enough for the winter;

we will continue this as well!

I found my way to this site through rawmilk.com.

Living in Colorado makes it a bit difficult to get raw milk but through the

co-op or cost share program, it’s possible to obtain.

I have health problems related to my military service and I

believe that adding raw milk, cheese, etc… will only help in resolving

these. I am currently in treatment for chronic Lyme Disease among other

co-infections, hormonal issues, and a poorly functioning immune system.

Having access to raw products and fermented products will only help in making

my gut healthier and making my recovery faster and long term. My family

already drinks store bought Kefir, supplements with probiotics, immune

enhancers, vitamins, cod liver oil, X-Factor butter oil, and a few other things.

We would love to get away from store bought products and consume fresh, whole

products!

I have been in contact with a local goat farmer and the

Weston A. Price Foundation chapter here. I am looking forward to my first

meeting with WAPF because a local cost share dairy will be their guest

speaker.

I look forward to being in touch with you here at this site

and learning from your experience and wisdom!

Thanks,

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