My paternal grandparents were dairy, soybean and feed corn farmers. They, like all farmers I know, were hardworking and dedicated to their family. As such, the annual family reunions for their respective families were always attended.
Yesterday afternoon was one of these family reunions for my grandmother's side of the family and it reminded me of how relaxing it can be for me, the city girl, to go down and spend time among the cornfields. Don't get me wrong, I know that farm life can be hard and that it takes a lot of sweat and dedication to be a farmer. But still, for me personally, I always enjoy the time I get to spend with my extended family in north central, rural Illinois. I get to a certain point on my drive down and always breath a sigh of relaxation as I know that I'm in for a great block of time away from the craziness of the city!
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