Shana Gregory – 4G Harvesting & Trucking
For the most part, harvest is very rewarding. I love that my family can participate in feeding the world….together! I love our work ethics and what we are instilling in our kids. I love the peacefulness of it. I love the photo opportunities. I love our Faith in these crops and praying for the right weather conditions. I love the adventure.
With that being said, sometimes it’s still hard seeing the “normal people” having the weekend off to have #SundayFunday or going on family vacations while we are working very long hours, barely keeping up with what day it is. Especially, when our Sunday consists of breakdowns.
Yesterday, we had just gotten moved to a new field and was waiting on a clear spot to be made to park the vehicles and trailers when our header found an unmarked valve. It’s hot, the wind is ridiculous, and there is never a good time for this to happen–but it does. All you can do is deal with it.
Being so close to being finished here in Floydada, Texas…it seemed like a major set back. But it’s not. It could have been much worse! My guys got up this morning and got it fixed and back in the field – ready for a new day!
Now, those who it’s so easy to be envious of, are facing their “Oh no, it’s Monday” day. Where we look at it as a fresh start; new day with a new adventure. And most importantly…the “parts store is open” day!! I think I will still take this life over a “normal” one. Truth is, it takes all kinds of workers to make this beautiful world go-round!
Hope you all have a fresh start to a new week!
