On this Family Day, I wanted to recognize a group of people on Steemit who are like family to me. Living in rural small town Canada, especially during the bitter cold Winter months, one tends not to venture outdoors too often, so having the ability to socialize online with a great group of people is like gold to me. The Homesteadersonline community on Discord, make me laugh, make me cry, and pray for our challenges. I enjoy many many of the posts that are put up on the bulletin board. I have met people from all across the globe. We all have a unique way of life, a different way to garden and raise our livestock. 

Now if you are already apart of this wonderful Homesteadersonline family then you already know how crazy we can be. It is such a great mix of characters in each of us. Our community over just the past few months has grown by leaps and bounds. But with this growth of all these new folks, comes some dedication from pretty amazing folks, who keep us organized and are like the foundation rocks of the community. 

This post is dedicated to recognizing all the hard work and the self less giving of time to help us all in one way or another. While this group is all very supportive and encouraging and motivating, there are a couple who have stood by us right from the get go that I want to single out. 

We are know her and have giggled with her over the past year. We see her advocating for the minnow, and supporting each and everyone of our posts, with comments and upvotes. Steemit is her career when her hubby is at work. I would like to say a big huge Thank you to @goldendawne for all your hard work. Lets see, we have "Holler-out" Tuesdays, we have had "Messy Pantries" and "Seed Giveaways" just to name a few crazy idea's that this lady has come up with. 
I would like to reward her with a little Canadian Treat of a 100% Pure Maple Sugar Sucker. The sap is now running and they have just come in. 

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One of these will also be given to another member of our community who goes beyond the homesteader. This member Thank Goodness is technologically talented and can help out any given moment. He is always available online to offer help. He is the founding member of this community I believe. We all have come to know he is also very handy with a hammer and some nails, and grows an incredible garden. Thank you for all your effort and kindness that you extend to each and everyone of us, new and old.  We all have seen him online and he is @greenacrehome. I am sending you as well one of these little Canadian Treats. 

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Next I want to focus on an older gentleman. We have recently come to know his voice over the airwaves. He is a huge advocate for growth in our community. I swear the man never sleeps, as it is a rare event to see him offline. You can catch him on Friday evenings chatting it up with other fellow homesteaders on the MSPWAVES. The man I am referring to is none other than @pennsif. I know we all have seen him out and about on the porch and the Bulletin Board, and have read how he grew up in a few of his posts. 

Last I want to mention a smiling face who seems to be always available and a rebel. You can always see her on the front porch chatting away offering her advice and welcoming all and any new members. She is a great contributor to content and have enjoyed her posts. This is a lady that can turn your frown right upside down and have you in stitches by the end of the conversation. I think we all have had a friendly hello from her. She is @farmstead. 

I would kindly ask if all 4 of you would send me in a private message your address so that I may forward to you this sweet Canadian treat, as a personal thank you for all that you do. 

If you would like to be apart of this amazing community I encourage you to join by clicking the invite below. 

Happy "Homesteaders Appreciation" Trails Folks

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