The morning was spent attending a funeral for a sweet neighbor man and church member. Our church is one in the country so a lot of the locals grew up in it and also are farmers. We started cutting about 1 pm. My husband had gotten up at 6 am to unload 3 trucks of grain, one being for seed wheat. Also to fuel the combine and feed the couple head of cattle we still have to be butchered.
While he did that, I was inspired to write a blog post about harvest mornings and the sounds that remind me of my husband! It felt good to be inspired to write again!
My afternoon was spent weighing trucks at our home grain complex. This evening, I got to take a break to take our daughter to her softball game. She did great by the way! Up to bat three times & hit it each time! 🙂 Proud Mom moment! Her older sister was there so that was enjoyable as well!
My view until another truck arrives.
Farm kid playing first base.
We have filled a couple of bins at the home storage and have about 3 more to do. After that, we will begin taking them to the elevator. My brother-in-law was here to help again today and tomorrow a friend will be, as well. Full speed ahead! Supper was grilled hot dogs, bag of chips, store bought cookies! Nothing fancy! Tomorrow on the menu is Tator tot casserole!
Sun behind the deck.
To read Julie’s harvest blog post, visit www.farminggracedaily.com
1. Be ready to go at the drop of a hat...sometimes without a lunchbox.
2. Has removed the word impossible from her vocabulary!
3. Can hold a baby, take care of a toddler and drive a tractor or combine all at the same time.
4. Must be able to cook for a crew - large or small.
5. Must be able to read minds.
6. Must be able to banter with a parts man until he realizes you DO know what you're talking about.
7. Must be the entertainment director for those rainy days.
8. Be a wife, mom, friend, helper, cook, problem solver, taxi driver or extra crew hand at all times.
9. Can handle the call that makes you react, "You need what? When?" Dropping everything you're doing to make it happen.
10. At the end of the day say, "I really do love this life".
