We are a Christian homeschooling family of 9 sharing experiences on our 14 acre farm in rural Virginia. Blog entries could feature anything going on in our lives: our walk with Christ, triumphs and struggles, homeschool, family life, helpful hints, tips for large family living, rural living, herbal medicine, etc. If you enjoyed your visit, please drop us a line at contentmentacres@yahoo.com
Monday, February 06, 2012
Walter Reed Birthplace
Walter Reed was the youngest of five children and became doctor at the age of 18 1/2. He was and still is the youngest MD to graduate from the University of Virginia. He is credited with confirming the theory that mosquitoes were the cause of the spread of yellow fever. When you start to think your home is not large enough, take a trip to a historical home owned by an average person. Space was used very efficiently to create a comfortable home. We hope to take the whole family to tour the inside of the house sometime soon.