I have been a farmer’s wife for 25 years. When I was growing up did I ever consider this life for myself? Of course not. I planned on marrying and having babies but I never considered the vocation of my husband. I don’t think I considered my own vocation except I knew that it centered … [Read more…]
“It’s five o’clock this morning and the sun is on the rise.” This is a song on the soundtrack of my life. I learned it in high school, yes I’m a huge John Denver fan, and we would sing it on our way to Speech and Debate events because we always had to head out … [Read more…]
So here I sit at dusk, in the middle of a strange field, waiting for Jimmy to measure how much ground he has broke so he can figure how many tobacco plants he’s going to need to grow for how many pounds it will yield. I am in utter awe of him. If you meet … [Read more…]
Our community lost a treasure this week. Fr. David Willett was born in Fancy Farm, he was raised in Fancy Farm, joined the military, became a priest, rejoined the military and retired as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. When he retired from the military for the third time he moved home. A lot of … [Read more…]
My daughter gets married today. She’s really doing it. I am so happy for her. I truly am happy. I’m not nervous, I’m not anxious. I’m tired. But happy. This is the next step in her life and it’s all she’s ever wanted, to be a farmer’s wife. I tease her that she should have … [Read more…]