My family and I took a step of faith over 2 years ago and left the land of our birth for lands unknown.
We left the State of Wisconsin, along with its high land values, high property taxes and oppressive code enforcements for the Land of Promise, namely, the State of Arkansas.
Arkansas? Yes, Arkansas!
It’s not just the former stomping grounds of our 42nd, non-inhaling, “depends on what the definition of ‘is’ is” President (for younger Steemians I’m referring to William Jefferson Clinton).
No, its home to some of the purdiest parts of dem’ Ozark Mountains the eyes has ever seen.
It’s home to some of the coldest, purest, lakes and rivers where trout fishing is world famous.
It’s also home to the 2nd lowest property taxes on average as well as to some of the laxest zoning and code enforcement regulations of these States United.
All those benefits plus land that is affordable. I'm talking $1000.00 an acre affordable.
For me and mine, Arkansas is the Land of Promise simply because it offers freedom in areas that are most important to us.
As I’ve stated in my introduction post my 3 goals for moving to our Promise Land were:
Live a life of considerate freedom.
Build Legacies Utilizing Earth's Resources.
Slow down and enjoy life.
Today, my wife (@allforthegood) and I finally closed on the land where we believe those goals can be realized.
We paid $12,000 for 12 acres of raw land that gently slopes down to a year round creek.
Part of my purpose in blogging is to chronicle our journey so as to keep a record for future generations, but also to encourage and motivate others to pursue their own happiness.
In future posts I will share more of the details that brought us to this particular piece of property.
Thanks for reading!