It was a Gleaner “F” combine driving right beside me in my 2188 on my Dad’s wheat field.
I slowed down just to take in the view of my dad and me combining together on his land, wanting to hold on to the memory of this moment .
I can still see it today when I close my eyes. His white short sleeved western shirt , dark rimmed glasses, worn ball cap tipped just a little bit to the right and a big smile on his face. He looked ten feet tall and bullet proof.
I slowed down again for a moment, then smiled and waved back at him but had to pass before he saw me cry.
My father will always be ten feet tall and bullet-proof to me. He has eyes full of compassion for others and a huge heart, always willing to help out. His hands show the scars and bear the service he’s given to his country, his community, his faith and his farm.
Thanks, Dad, for being there, for loving mom, and for your faith, love and service to others. God is in control and I am so very blessed to have my parents still with me. Happy Fathers Day!
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".