Why isn't it summer yet?

Sharing a meal with friends is one of my favorite summer activities!

Summer is my favorite season. It's the time of year that shorts and boots become my staple at home, and my friends and I have time again for shenanigans. Our adventures have included everything from a nerf war, a World's of Fun Trip, and endless games of pitch. More than just social time, I enjoy summer as an opportunity to explore the job world. My summer jobs have included Nursing home dietary aide, bank teller, and most recently a summer ag communications intern at a Nebraska Co-Op. Currently this summer holds no positions yet, but I'm sure the right position is around the corner, although the uncertainty is killing me, God has a plan for this summer just like every other one.

That's the way life is. One second you have it all planned, and the next it all seems to have fallen apart. Then when all hope is lost, you discover something wonderful among the wreckage. It's like that in agriculture. One second the markets are great, the calf crop looks amazing, and the sun in shining. The next it's pouring rain, you have a dead calf, and you have no idea how you're going to pay this month's bills. Everybody hates uncertainty, but it is among the uncertainty that miracles truly happen. Even though I may be down and weary of job hunting, I still am so grateful for the blessings I have in a loving family, good friends, and an amazing life.

Look for a blog soon to come about what my summer job will be, and in the meantime enjoy some sun wherever you are! Happy Summer!

'till the cows come home,

Ellie