Drought – when a lack of surface water forces plants to root deeper in the ground to reach water needed for survival Ever been in a place where it seems like God is no where no be seen ~ like you’re just needing even a few sprinkles of water to bring relief. The situation may…

Our family lives for the county fair. Just like Homer Zuckerman in Charlotte’s Web, we pour our whole heart into taking projects/animals to the fair to bring home the top prize – a beautiful purple ribbon or banner. To attain these awards requires lots of time, dedication, tears, and some good old-fashioned yelling. Anyone who…

No More! No more! I have had enough! I can’t listen to anymore of the lies. I can’t keep up with the keeping up! I no longer want to be held captive! God, I just want to be free from comparing myself to others! Farmer Dan and I went to Miami to visit DJ for…

Unexpected Beauty Can there possibly be an unexpected beauty in the Christmas story from the perspective of a barn, a stable, the animals, and the good smells that come with all that? Living on a farm my entire life, I have never seen a barn bursting forth with beauty other than newborn animals. I’ve seen…

Who am I ~ what defines me? Am I defined by my family, how I grew up, my education, my mistakes? What is it that identifies me? 3 1/2 months old – I always have loved reading! This little gem was cut to fit into one of my grandma’s lockets. . . college senior picture…