The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident, which everybody had decided not to see.
Richard and I took a lovely walk in the gently falling snow to shift the cows to a new paddock. Yes, that’s right, they are out grazing stockpiled fescue on nice, clean pasture rather than standing in a lot waiting for us to start the tractor and haul hay to them!
It was sure nice to have them gather and move so easily.
Richard Lee McConnell, 76, of Wishart, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2026 in his home. He was born on June 2, 1949 in Republic,
June 2, 1949 – April 26, 2026 Father, husband, brother, son, grandfather, friend, and teacher A great friend of ours, Greg Christiansen, writes wonderful essays
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“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18