Bought the Farm
The Nature Conservancy bought the farm that belonged to the Hall family in South Central Kentucky. That purchase marked the end of family traditions but the beginning of public traditions.
The Homeplace on Green River has become an outdoor classroom. It hosts events throughout the year. According to its website, it offers:
- Immersive educational programs
- Community festivals
- Event rentals
- Hiking trails
- Crop land leasing
- Lab and conservation programs
- And more
If we have bought the farm, we have died.
Family members and friends grieve the loss of life and past family traditions. Yet, life goes on, and new traditions begin.
We find possible origins for this expression at The Phrase Finder.
Numerous expressions describe death.
- Bite the dust
- No longer with us
- End of the road
- Pass away
- Breathe your last
- Pass on
We find other expressions for death at Kick the Bucket.
When we have bought the farm, our life on earth ends.
However, our eternal home begins. If we accept Jesus as personal Savior and Lord, we have the promise of a home in heaven with Him.
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life” (John 5:24 NIV).
Thanks to Diana Flegal for the suggestion
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