Confessions of a Farm Wife

It's Anna's 19th birthday today. Across this platform, I've shared her birth story, her preschool birthday, her teenage years, and her moving into adulthood. I had a thought this morning: I wondered if her 18th post would/should be my last. However, since I will always be her mother and the boss of ... Read More about Firsts and Lasts

Our Josie is 17 today. In the 17 years of mothering her, I have learned a lot about myself as well as her dad because there are days it's like I'm either looking in a mirror or looking directly at Joe. Josephine Elisabeth came into the world easily, by far the easiest delivery. However, her life ... Read More about Shining Bright While Sharing the Spotlight

The twins are 9 today. 9 on the 9th, to be exact. We have been celebrating accordingly with a little party with sweet friends at the pottery place; with cinnamon rolls, presents, and FaceTime with college sister this morning; a pumpkin patch visit this afternoon; and a dinner party with cake and all ... Read More about Golden Girls

Once upon a time, there was a young woman who would change herself in subtle ways for each new boyfriend she had. Little ways, but enough to lose herself a little bit in each relationship. From music choices to hobbies, that girl tried it all out to try to fit in. That was until she met ... Read More about 20 Years: In sickness and in health; for richer, for poorer; in gray basketball shorts or leather pants

As I ran this morning down our extremely dusty road, I couldn't help but chuckle. 14 years ago, it was wet. And when I say wet, it was almost like build an ark and call it a day wet. Now, it's praying to the Lord for at least a drop of something. Anyway, 14 years ago last night, Joe came into the ... Read More about Our Sunshine