MY DAD

My dad died on August 23rd in the late afternoon. I was allowed the privilege of writing his obituary and also a tribute to him. I hope you don’t mind me sharing the tribute that I read in his honor at the church service following the burial. I hope in some way...

ANSWERED PRAYER

I have shared with you on previous posts about my brother’s divorce. Divorce is devastating in any circumstance but when it affects a family farm the pain can go very deep. At times I have wondered if my prayers would be answered. Nonetheless, as I have reached...

STRESS

I must admit after quitting my job I had a couple of days of crying. I opened my mind and my heart to bad stress. I envisioned the worst happening to me. That I would not be able to make an income without that pathetic company and that I would lose my house and become...

A GOOD LIFE

I was sharing with my friend, Jeremiah, last week about my dad being put on hospice. I told him my dad had lived a good life and been so capable that even at ninety years old he was still running the family farm partnership. He is absolutely one of the most brilliant...

MY DAUGHTER HAD THE NERVE TO GROW UP!

My daughter just got back from a fabulous honeymoon with her new husband. She came over today to start moving her boxes over to their apartment. She gave me the biggest hug ever and told me she had missed me on her trip. (I am seriously not believing that because the...