The Farm Wife Sagas

When I was in high school, I had big dreams for the life I thought I wanted. I pictured myself living at the beach—or at least somewhere close to it. I imagined a husband I adored, a life of ease without much work, and definitely not being married to a farmer or a firefighter.

But it’s funny, isn’t it? How God has a way of gently laughing at our plans and guiding us toward what we truly need instead.

What I thought I wanted was a calm, coastal life. But I quickly learned that I wouldn’t be truly happy away from the farm. I was raised in the rhythm of livestock, open land, and hard work—and it turns out, that rhythm is in my bones. And the man I was drawn to—strong, selfless, and service-minded—happened to be both a firefighter and a farmer. Go figure.

This life of mine isn’t easy. But it’s real, it’s rewarding, and it’s deeply rooted in something far more meaningful than ease or proximity to the ocean. It’s rooted in family—the kind you’re born into and the kind you find along the way. My cup is always full. And on the rare days it’s not, it’s filled quickly by the love and support of those around me.

If you need to hear this today, let me say it clearly: the people you surround yourself with matter. They are your community, your village, your home. And until you’ve experienced the kind of love that comes from being wrapped in that kind of community, you don’t fully know what it means to have a full cup.

So here’s to the unexpected, the unplanned, and the unbelievably good life that comes from letting go of what you thought you wanted—and embracing what was meant for you all along.So, if you’re sitting in the middle of a life that looks nothing like the one you planned—take heart. Sometimes, God’s detours are divine directions. He doesn’t just give us what we want; He gives us what we need—and so often, it’s even better than what we imagined.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Friend, your story is still being written. Keep showing up. Keep loving your people. And trust that the life you’re living—however unexpected—is full of purpose, grace, and goodness.

Your cup may just be fuller than you realize. I know mine was!