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Inheritance
On March 6, 2021, I had a flashback to my younger days. The word “inheritance” came to mind. I’m not sure what really sparked this, maybe thinking about my dad and the upcoming anniversary of his death on March 23rd. Coincidence? Maybe…Perhaps this is something God wants me to explore deeper and find the hidden …
Refreshing Country Air
Country Livin’
Farm Life
Handwritten Letters: Lost Art or In Style? You Decide…
In a small farming town called Gilman, Minnesota, a young girl took life by the horns and learned to embrace and appreciate the small things in life. Life on the farm was not an easy life, nor was there much time for socializing, evening or weekend fun. Her friends were few, but she found her …
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Farming in My Heart
A Father’s Day to Remember
(Above is a picture of my oldest daughter with my dad in 1996.) Like many of you, I am without my dad on Father’s Day. Circumstances may vary, however the loss of someone you love never fully heals over time. What does happen, is we learn, grow and come to understand ourselves in new ways. …
A Resurrection Reflection…
I know this thought may seem far-fetched, maybe even crazy, but I am going to share this with you anyway. Today is Easter. Our Lord, Jesus Christ, His Resurrection. My mind was still. My heart at peace. I started writing down a list of things to work on in my coming days. Starting with the …
My Father & I
Does anybody know what today is? Yes! You are correct! Palm Sunday it is Another event happened this day The year was 1933. A baby boy was born Who one day Became a man This man No stranger to me Although Growing up A foreigner He did seem I didn’t speak His …
Today is a Good Day…
There’s a strong voice inside of me that says, “Stand tall! Speak up! Be a voice! Be an advocate! Let your story be told for others to hear! You will persevere! You will heal!” A voice, spoken as loudly as, as serious as, as dominating, as that of a lion. A roaring, thundering, something coming …
Thinking Back…
Living the life of a farmer Required a lot of Hard work Dedication Went through hard times Living the life of a farmer I found Some of my greatest love, I found out Just how responsible I could be (I had to be from a very young age) My love of animals Caring for each …
The Farmer in Me
On a drive recently taken around southeastern Minnesota, we were witness to many beautiful rolling hills and farmland. I do not remember the name of the town we were passing through, but a milk barn with cows inside caught my attention. The barn was all open. I could see the bunk feeder in the middle …
Magnificent Meraki 