Growing up being the farmer’s daughter has been very interesting. It has made life challenging, fun and     1    (occasional) lonely. It has helped me grow as a person     2     have a whole new respect for all the farmers who most people just don’t pay attention to. It takes a special person to be a farmer, and even     3     (much) special people to be the farmer’s family.

I have always had a love for animals. Thank you     4     bringing me to the turkey and pig berms to see the cute little animals. Every time I see anything about pigs or turkeys I think about you,   just like when I     5     (buy) those plastic pig noses for you.

Every time I pass a field of corn, I think about how I grew up     6     (visit) you at fields just like that. I can even tell apart some of the     7     ( difference) crops. My farming vocabulary is pretty good    8    (compare) to a lot of other people. I also realize how important every little aspect of it is. The weather, bugs,a new type of seed or variety of plant - all of those play    9     part of a much bigger operation. I have a much bigger understanding of the world .

I’m proud to have a farmer dad. Although there were some     10     (struggle), I would never trade the way I grew up. You have worked so hard, and I appreciate everything you have done for me.

I Love you,Dad!