Generations

Every couple of decades, just as sure as the seasons; families, communities, and cultures, do a generational shift. When our children start having children. When new young business leaders emerge. When teenagers that used to say, "You just don't understand", think back and say, "You were smarter than I remember".

Below, Uncle Mike stopped in at Sully Locker and Market, to visit with new business owner and nephew, Gideon. Thanks for the picture Kasey.

A generation ago Mike was grinding feed, helping his father. Mostly because he was the oldest. Once in awhile as a learning experience for not listening or obeying. 😊

The shop crew worked on getting sprayer tenders ready. Spraying pre (1st pass pre-plant) on ground going to soybeans often starts in just a couple of weeks.

On Tuesday, after Alex's grandma's funeral on Monday, everyone helped Alex tear-off the old roof on his house getting ready for new shingles. Thanks for the picture.

First thing yesterday during morning coffee, Kurt and Emily's younger kids, 7 yr old(I'm guessing) Jayden and 5 yr old Lane, and their friend 5 yr old(I'm guessing again) Logan, wanted a job. So I gave them each a can of glass cleaner and asked them to clean the windows, inside and out, on the JD 8420.

Thanks to Kyle who made time to come with his crane and hang the star/cross, and Brad and Kasey, who climbed the leg to attach it to the platform.

A blessing and benefit of being a grandfather is remembering the past, like still having some older tractors around. Then watching the present, having our children in charge. Finally having a hand in the future, teaching and working with grandchildren. 16 yr old Ezra, 15 yr old Elliot, and  11 yr old Jackson washed 7 older tractors yesterday.

Jan and I were invited to West Point, Iowa on Friday to Jesse and Leah's farm. Leah is a doctor and practiced for close to 20 years before raising a family on the farm. Jesse crop farms and raises cattle. Together they sell Wagu beef on-line. I was asked to be a guest on their new pod-cast called, The Farmers Greatest Asset. Check it out on most social media sites including FB. After Jesse's serious farm accident in 2023 they are devoted to helping farmers be prepared for the next generation. Thanks for the invite and the friendship Jesse and Leah.

What can I say? Jan also very much enjoys her grandkids and asked that they pose for a photo in her 50 year old wedding and bridesmaid dresses. Amelia has an amazing resemblance to Grandma Jan when she was 19. Elliot, although much better looking, resembles his grandfather when he was that age. And the bridesmaid dress fit perfectly on Allison.

You've heard me say before that one needs a logo that has a story, and then a platform that tells that story. Between 80 and 90 generations ago Jesus came to earth as a baby. We celebrate that birth at Christmas with the Bethlehem star. At 33 yrs old He was rejected by the Jewish church leaders, wrongly accused of blasphemy, and crucified. 3 days later He conquered death by raising from the grave. We celebrate that resurrection at Easter with an empty cross. This combination logo represents and reminds us that Christ came, lived, died, and rose for us to cover our wrongs if we accept this gift. We hope to keep the star/cross lit during evenings through Easter in 5 weeks. Blessings.