In a 2 part series Russ & Brenda share some of the experiences & thoughts on Russ’s journey through throat cancer. Brenda asks the questions. Thoughts from the Tractor.

If we are missing something in our work, a recipe, or in a relationship, it is a good chance we forgot to add the LOVE! Wise words that were told to us by a Hutterite Woman! She was such a gem. Thoughts from the Tractor.

Some conversations are difficult to have, but they need to happen. We can be with someone our whole life and never know what they want at the end of theirs. Get your paper work done and start living! Thoughts from the Tractor.

Success isn’t always about me or I. By understanding the contributions others make to our life & buisness, we realize reciprocating support, encouragement & appreciation makes us all more successful. Thoughts from the Tractor.

When we learn something that will be good for us, instead of waiting for the “right” time to implement it, just start! It doesn’t belong in a binder for later, use it NOW! Thoughts from the Tractor.

When we don’t have the “Umph”, how do we find it? We can feel so neutral and unsure where to find the energy to bring back energy! Talking to each other and not fixing it, but expressing it helps. Putting fun back into life even when life is being difficult. Thoughts from the Tractor.

When we do what we want, we don’t need others approval to move forward. There are many arm chair critics out there, that may want to stop us. If we sit idle we won’t learn and if we wait for others approval we won’t do. The 4H motto is, “Learn by doing”. Thoughts from the Tractor.

It seems with more automation and add to it “these are trying times”, customer service as left us all. If only we ALL could show more compassion & kindness in all our interactions. Thoughts from the Tractor.

When thoughts & feelings are like an iceberg, don’t just sit on it and freeze, get in the canoe and start paddling! Thoughts from the Tractor.

Sometimes to learn a lesson it can cost money and/or time. We have learned many lessons this way. We know though we wouldn’t have learned something valuable if we didn’t make them! Thoughts from the Tractor.