I thought I would ask my 11 year old son Cody why he liked living on a farm. The following is the response I got.

Cody writes: "I have 2 favorite things to do on the farm besides riding four wheeler. The first is that I really like helping my dad in the hog barns because I get to work with pigs. The second is that I love to help in the fields because sometimes I get to drive, I get to be with my dad or my grandpa, and I also get to learn new things."

How gratifying is that! That is just one of the many reasons that I enjoy rural life. How many other careers allow the parent to take their children to work on a regular basis? During the busy times of the year, I am able to spend time with my children even when I can't be in the house very much. I also have the opportunity to teach my children about how to take care of the creation that God allows us to manage. This also allows me to instill a positive work ethic into the lives of my children.