Sunrise at the Groskreutz Farm

These pictures of the Groskreutz farm at sunrise were taken by a kind neighbor Julie and emailed to all of us. It was a little over a year ago that Dad passed away. He loved the farm, watching crops grow and caring for livestock. My sister said to me that it must be hard to go out to the farm with Dad gone and Mom now living in Soiux Falls. Yes, it is different, very quiet and everything is exactly as I left it.

But somehow it is very comforting and peaceful being out at the farm. It is like Dad's spirit is still there, watching over the farm and keeping me safe. I am out there all by myself in the middle of nowhere. I have uncle Roger, cousin Chad and second cousin Neil stopping in or driving by just to check and make sure I am ok. I know if I need help all I have to do is call, but it still feels like Dad is there. I suspect there are many other farm families that have lost their Dad and have experienced the same feeling?