I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul. ~ Invictus By William Ernest Henley

I am responsible for me and my family. That means I need to feed, cloth and shelter them. That is why I homestead, so I can do these things. I built my shelter, I grow my own food and I make some of my clothes. Responsibility is an awesome thing. Use it wisely and don't squander the opportunities.