Joh Yes Sasha is correct, thankfully not dead but parent divorced when I was younger and he has new family and moved to the North Island of the country. I hear from him at Christmas and Birthdays and that is about it. So was raised by a single mum.
I moved to my aunt and uncles as we always used to holiday over here on the farm and always liked the idea of the country lifestyle but was raised a city girl. So I fancied a change of scenery and with my cousin recently moving out asked if I could come stay and work on the farm and they said yes. So was really just a change of scenery and pace of life. I mean things are busy here as there is always something to do but its different. I am sure there are some people out there that will understand that.
It will certainly remain part of my life whilst I am here. I have not thought to much about it continuing away from here as still happy here and not really considered moving back home or elsewhere for the foreseeable future at least. I do see the virtues of it though so would not be opposed to carrying it on if I had a keyholder. My mum I am sure would be happy to continue it if I wanted to return to city life.