Thank a Veteran

Bill Anglin, my father-in-law, served in the Army during

World War II.  Part of his service time was spent in Japan

as a medic.  Bill never talked about his war experience but

we know that he witnessed much pain and suffering during his

time of service.  He was like many others that returned to their homes

and communities and went about living life to the fullest with

their families. Although  returning home was a victory ,  there was

a great awareness of and appreciation for those that gave all for 

the protection of freedom.

We continue to enjoy the freedom to farm and

live as we choose because of the brave men and women

who have served and are serving to protect our freedoms.

                                       
                                                           Many thanks to every Veteran!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Farms and ranches provide habitat for many different kinds of wildlife. These Canadian Geese were enjoying time alone in the pasture while the dairy cows were being milked this morning. After all the stormy weather and tremendous amount of rain this week, I am thankful for the sunshine and the opportunity to enjoy the gifts of nature on our farm.

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

As a volunteer for Benton County Farm Bureau,I presented a $250 garden grant check from Arkansas Farm Bureau to this Russell Jones Elementary School second grade teacher and her students. I was treated to a tour of their awesome school garden and they shared with me what they were learning about the garden and growing their own plants. I am thankful for enthusiastic teachers who invest their time and energy to teach students how food is produced using a practical hands on,get dirty approach! Who knows,there just might be a farmer in this garden of students!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Last week I was presented with my very own milk can as a remembrance for serving the past two years as Arkansas Farm Bureau Women's Committee Chairwoman. I am thankful for all the Farm Bureau Women that I not only call my friends but for the fact that we share our passion for agriculture through promotion and education in our communities across Arkansas!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Yesterday these two boys were the young adult men in charge of our farm. I am thankful for being the mother of these two fourth generation dairy farmers!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful for the opportunity to raise and care for animals on our family dairy farm. Watching these calves enjoy their grain is what I call living in the moment--focus on what's important!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful for warmer weather,melting snow and my insulated mud boots that kept my feet warm in minus twenty degree temps last week and help give me traction walking in the mud and snow that is still hanging around!

Hope you have a great Thursday!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Today's winter storm brought a record twenty four inches of snow for Northwest Arkansas. I'm thankful for my family and our employees that are working so hard to make sure that all of our animals are fed,watered and milked during this huge winter storm. Like the candy Valentine Conversation Heart says: You Rock!