One main lesson taught to my brother and I at a young age by our Dad: success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently. Whether it was watching him start his own company in monuments (headstones), driving around in cemeteries on weekends to cut death dates, or watching him feed hay to cows, consistency is something our Dad does not lack. He raised us to have a work ethic that a lot of people our age seem to miss.
We never went without. Material items, nor his time. I wouldn't say we were spoiled, but there is nothing I missed. Even though he was busy building a business with his brother-in-law, he always had time to play sports out in the yard with us, or a board game on a rainy night. He kept our home financially and spiritually afloat. Along with the help of his beautiful bride. Their marriage is something I am grateful for. No family is perfect, we all have our flaws, but I've loved growing up as the farmer's daughter....even on the nights after weening calves. (Those were sleepless nights, earplugs would not help.)
Now we see him consistently give to his business, farm, church, and family. Not in that order. He makes sure to note that all glory goes to GOD in his success and in his failures. I hope that is something we carry and pass along if the LORD tarries His coming. And that is just one of the many lessons learned from a farmer.
"Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3
-The Farmer's Daughter
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