His dad farmed, and Ron wanted nothing more than to grow up and be like his father. He still has a report card from seventh grade when he was absent 28 days, helping his dad on the farm. He towels off his hands and sits down beside Sue. It is clear they are in this together, and they have an easy banter that comes from 19 years of marriage. Neither son wants to follow in their father's footsteps on the farm.
Work consumes their lives, and it leaves little time for the things families generally do.
We don't socialize. We go to church functions. Mainly, we're always coming or going. I beg to differ. Here, the stress level is unbelievable.