The Farm Wife Sagas

Sometimes I stop and think about what I actually do in a day. At the core of it, my main goal is to keep VJ alive, happy, and occupied, hopefully making as little mess as possible, and to keep up with all the things I’ve taken on. That’s the simple version, but the truth is, my days are far from simple.

The other day Colton and I were talking about how busy I stay, and I admitted to him that some days I feel busier now than when I worked a full-time, demanding job. When I left that season behind, I came home and took on the title of “stay-at-home mom.” The funny thing is, I’m rarely ever at home. My days are filled with running from one role to the next. If I’m not at the graphics business working alongside my mom, I’m at the dance studio teaching and planning. If I’m not there, I’m organizing and dreaming up the next market at our store. And if I’m not doing those things, I’m probably spending time with my extra grandma Mary, cleaning the house, planning travel, or out on the farm.

It sounds like a lot because it is a lot. My plate is definitely full, but at the same time my cup truly runneth over. There are moments when it all feels overwhelming and I just want a day to sit still, to rest, to breathe without something on my to-do list. But deep down, I know I’ve never been someone who stays still for long. I’ve always thrived on being busy, on having something going, on building, planning, and giving back. It’s just who I am.

And while others might look at my life and say it’s too much, I look at it as nothing but blessing. It’s a blessing to raise our little girl on a farm, showing her what work ethic looks like and teaching her the value of building something together as a family. It’s a blessing to stand shoulder to shoulder with my mom, creating items that bring joy to both businesses and individuals in our community. It’s a blessing to work with my sister, bringing ideas to life and creating events that connect people. It’s a blessing to pour into young dancers, giving them confidence and passion for something bigger than themselves.

So yes, I’m overwhelmed. Yes, I’m overbooked. But above all else, I am blessed. Because at the end of the day, every role I fill and every responsibility I carry is tied to something bigger than just me. It’s tied to family, to community, to legacy, and to love.

If you ever find yourself in a season where your plate feels too full, take a step back and look at what it’s full of. Chances are, it’s full of the very things you once prayed for, worked hard for, or dreamed about. And when you look at it that way, being overwhelmed becomes a reminder that life is abundant, being overbooked means you’re needed, and being blessed is simply knowing that it’s all worth it.