We have been home for a couple of days. This is always a busy, busy time. We have a little break as our acres at headquarters are a little green yet. So this means catching up on repairs, mowing, checking cattle and those nasty thistles!! It’s always a challenge for us HarvestHER’s!! As you try not to drag too much out of the campers but yet it’s so nice to be in a real house for a bit!! Needless to say, we all do a lot of running back and forth. 🙂
I was thinking the other day after arriving back home…I have always been asked the same question by so many folks along our travels, “Didn’t you miss being a kid at home?” My answer will always be the same…No, I didn’t miss being a kid at home. You see, I love this life! It’s in my blood! I have traveled to beautiful states with my family!! I have met some of the most magnificent people!! I have friends throughout many states!! Some of life’s most valuable lessons have been learned through the eyes of a custom harvester!
“The Lord gives and the Lord takes away”. We are never asked to bear the cross alone💜
My Dad always says, “It’s not a job if you love what you do!” I realize this is going to be a tough season for all involved in agriculture. So many have been hit by the big white combine (hail) and a lot of drought in our northern states. We are a tough bunch and we will prevail.
I hope this finds everyone healthy and happy! 🙂 Count your blessings…something good is coming.💜🌾
My cute little rider, Kaymbri Lee.
2.5 inches of rain last evening!! Corn looks happy now! 🙂
In the middle of a wheat field❤️ Have yourself a Happy 4th!!
Definition of a HarvestHER - a strong woman willing to do whatever it takes to get the harvest in. She must have these qualities:
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".