Bulls, Boys, and Blessings — loss

“I just saw them yesterday…”

Julia Jacobsen loss

“I just saw them yesterday…”

It’s always shocking when someone passes away—whether a loved one, a community member, or even just a familiar face. There’s this disbelief that comes over me, and my brain immediately clings to the last interaction I  had with them. I just saw them at the post office. They were just in my shop last week.We just talked about having coffee.

 

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Sharing the things ranchers don’t talk about.

Julia Jacobsen barn date night loss rancher

Sharing the things ranchers don’t talk about.

As I was preparing this story I shared it with Luke to make sure I got the details of that evening correct.  This happened over a year ago and sometimes it takes a year to soften losses.  It would have felt odd to share any sooner but I think there is value in sharing the things ranchers don’t talk about.

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