Thankful

Thanksgiving may have been two days ago, but that hasn't kept me from thinking about all of the things I have to be thankful for. As Chris and I traveled from house to house on Thanksgiving day, spending time with all of our family, I realized how blessed we really are.

We spent the first part of the day at my parent's house, my oldest sister, her husband, and their two children came and joined my mom, daddy, gran, and my other oldest sister. It was so great to see everyone and spend time with two of my favorite kiddos. We then spent the rest of the day visiting with Chris' family in Lineville and Piedmont.

Everyone in Chris' family is so overwhelmingly welcoming and so sweet, they all made me feel right at home.

The thankfulness didn't stop on Thursday though; yesterday Chris, Mr. Larry, and I went to Auburn to Next Step Cattle Company to preview bulls and I became so thankful for my time off of school to spend with both of them, learning about the cattle business. I may not know much now, but each day I learn so much more about this business that my boyfriend loves. (Even though I know he has to get tired of my endless questions!)

Days like that are my favorite, simple days where I get to learn more about new things. Honestly, I never thought I'd be interested in the cattle business (or really in the poultry business), but lately I've come to appreciate agriculture more and more, as well as appreciating where I've come from. It means a lot to me to understand where our food is coming from and being a part of the process is a special feeling.

So today, even though it's Iron Bowl day, if you see a farmer take a second to thank him because as a certain farmer that I know would say...It's hard work feeding the world!

Thank yall & War Eagle!

-Jordyn