The Cowboy and the Steer
Some days, no matter what you do, you just can’t get the cows to do what you want. We had one of those days recently. Our steer was ready to be butchered, we had a stock trailer standing by, and extra guys to help load him. All we needed to do was get that one…
The Hidden Blessings
The unexpected, extended time with our kids has been a hidden blessing during this tough season. It’s almost surreal how life goes on after cancer turns everything upside down. Meals still need to be made. There’s always laundry to do. And if you live in the country – cows need to be feed, fences fixed,…
The Silent Months Pt. 2
Just as Steven and Laura were coming out on the other side of their hard journey, Jan and I entered our own. The day after Thanksgiving Jan noticed some odd tingling in his left leg.We weren’t very worried at the time, we just figured it was a herniated disk in his back. But as the…
The Silent Months Pt. 1
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared with you all. A long while. My silence wasn’t planned, but sometimes God takes us down paths we never expected to be on. Soon after my last post, our much loved son-in-law was shot while serving a warrant as a deputy sheriff. Thankfully, he is healing well, but the…
Labor Day on the Prairie
I’m not sure how it happened – but it seems like yesterday was mid-July and now Labor Day week-end is over! And once again we filled it full of family and fun – spending the weekend at my parents with most of my extended family at our 27th Annual Labor Day celebration. We now have three generations making memories on the…
Moving Day
It was moving day again at Windy Ridge. Another chick has flown the coop! Thankfully, she didn’t fly far! Anna is renting a house about 25 minutes away, closer to church and friends, but a little farther from work. Far enough away to be independent, but close enough to see often. She’s spent the last…
4H Mom No More
It’s county fair time again, but this year has brought some changes. For the last few years I’ve worn two hats – 4H mom and 4H leader, making for a pretty stressful fair week. But for the first time in forever, I do not have a child with 4H exhibits. I am no longer a 4H mom. To be honest,…
Beware the Swing
I love adventure days with my husband! We took one recently that included two states, three green houses and three different Amish groceries. And Orscheln Farm and Home. Because there is always some doodad or thingamajig that the tractor or the animals or the farmer needs. Always. I don’t mind these Orscheln stops; at least they have nice bathrooms.…
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken
You know what’s as good as going to see my grand baby? When she comes to see me! Which she did last week. It was wonderful! And honestly – this Nana didn’t want to do anything but be with her! And I do mean anything – including cooking. But for some reason, everybody still thought they…
The Weather Radio
Ah…spring in the country. Blue skies, green grass and the singing of birds! And the incessant buzzing of the weather radio. I have a love/hate relationship with this vital piece of our homestead. I obviously love it because it has the potential to save our lives. When you live beyond the sidewalks there are no…
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