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The in between. That bitter sweet spot where thei

The in between.

That bitter sweet spot where their littleness fades into glimpses of the person they’ll soon be.

He’s there.

He’s in the in between.

And I’m so damn proud of the young man he’s becoming, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss my little boy.

Motherhood is neat like that isn’t it?

“Resists recognizing own strength and capacity t

“Resists recognizing own strength and capacity to sustain the self-image of being peaceful, relaxed and steady, stable, gentle, and natural, easy going and friendly.”

Man reading that about myself, a type nine on the enneagram, was like a punch right to my gut. It hurt and kinda made me want to throw up a little because it’s so true.

This has been an ongoing issue for me, specifically over the past few years. I’m super good at encouraging others and pushing other people off ledges. But when it comes to me, I hold way back for the sake of comfort.

I don’t jump off ledges, stick my neck out, or run after my dreams, cuz all of that jumping, neck extending, and running sounds like discomfort. And it’s pretty hard to stay steady, peaceful, and relaxed if you’re not comfortable.

But like my friend @the.happytrailsco says, “Comfort isn’t the goal.” And like the Bible says, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

So, it seems as though I have a choice to make here . . .

I can stay comfortable and deny His handiwork. Or, I can get a little uncomfortable stepping into the good works He’s prepared for me, recognizing my strengths to their full capacity.

Are you facing the same set of options? Which will you choose?

Photo courtesy of @the.happytrailsco
Gut punch courtesy of “The Wisdom of the Enneagram”

Have body. Eat beef. 👆🏻 requirements for we

Have body. Eat beef.

👆🏻 requirements for wearing this hat.

Remember every body and everybody is beautiful. So if you have a body and eat beef you’re more than qualified to sport one of these awesomely honest lids.

📷 @kassidymcconville

Mr. FFB: Do you ever get tired of vaccinating at b

Mr. FFB: Do you ever get tired of vaccinating at branding? Don’t you ever want to trade out and do something else?

Me: Nope.

Mr. FFB: You don’t?

Me: Nope. To me, it’s the most important part of the day and I want to make sure it gets done right. I know I do it right.

I’m v particular about proper vaccine handling, in case you were wondering.

Vaccines help boost the calves’ immunity and keep them healthy. And improper handling can cause them to be completely ineffective, which equates to zero benefit to the calves and dollars wasted in something you paid for that isn’t going to work.

Do you have a favorite spring work/branding day job - one that you’re particular about or feel like you’re the best at?

📷 @the.happytrailsco

Manifesting - I don’t believe in it. I don’t

Manifesting - I don’t believe in it.

I don’t believe we can turn dreams into reality through thought, feelings, and beliefs.

I don’t believe anyone manifests anything into reality. They may say they do, but they don’t.

We are not that powerful.

Now don’t get me wrong, I am not discounting anyone’s achievements, talent, or hard work here. I just don’t believe we come up with those dreams or make them happen completely of our own volition.

I do believe God lays those impossible dreams on our hearts and fills us with purpose. And when we’re brave enough to step out in crazy faith and obedience, when we’re willing to answer His call and put forth the effort to use the talents He’s given us - that’s when we see those impossible dreams become reality.

📷 @kassidymcconvillephotography

Last week I was headed east, and I won’t lie, I

Last week I was headed east, and I won’t lie, I was a annoyed when I got stuck behind a vehicle moving well below the speed limit.

But my heart softened and my annoyance melted into gratitude the moment I noticed those weren’t Nebraska plates but New York on his slow-moving SUV.

I don’t know his story. But in my mind he was taking his time and taking it all in. He was driving slow to savor the Sandhills. He was stopping in to meet some of the folks who call these hills their home. And he was learning that the people of rural America might seem a little rough around the edges, but they’ve got hearts as big as their work ethic and are honest as they come.

Maybe that’s not why he was driving five under. Maybe he really was just passing through.

Either way, I’m grateful he chose to drive through, and not flyover, our Midwest state.

And I wish more would do the same.

📷 @the.happytrailsco

There ain’t no doubt I love this land. And thank

There ain’t no doubt I love this land. And thank you - it won’t ever be enough.

I’m convinced working in agriculture is just a s

I’m convinced working in agriculture is just a series of praying for rain and cursing the rain over and over until you die.

Just so happens, we’ve been in a cycle of praying for rain. And tonight, the Lord provided.

He also provided some fairly large hail for a short time (see my stories). But hey, we ain’t complaining.

Thank you Father for this rain! 🙌🏻

My website is down and has been off and on for the

My website is down and has been off and on for the past month or so, but today it’s really down.

When I got back from @nataliekovarik’s Rural Rooted @suzyholman method retreat, I felt renewed purpose. I was sharing more from my heart and my website here on this little app again. And that’s when the trouble started.

At first it was a minor issue, that I was able to resolve with installing a back-up of my site. Then a more serious issue where I had to call in professional help, right after I launched my Sandhills Roads tees. And now, my site is completely down and unreachable, two days after launching my hand-stamped bracelets.

It’s been frustrating to say the least. But I gotta think that I must be on the brink of something big if the enemy is trying this hard to shut me down.

So, I’m gunna keep plugging away because frustrating as it is, I’m also a little excited to see what big thing God’s got up His sleeve.

That said - if you’d like to get your order in for a hat, bracelet, steak rub, etc. from Shop FFB, shoot me a DM and we’ll work around the down site.

Thanks so much for your support and patience through this mess! I appreciate you!

📷 @the.happytrailsco

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