Uniquely Woman

There are not many other things that have killed true feminine value more than the feminist movement. The movement that was meant to value and “empower” women, has taken the unique beauty of being a woman and turned it into something to be ashamed of. The beauty of the delicacy, sensitivity, and empathy that women most naturally carry, has been twisted in females' minds to see these God-given attributes as weaknesses.

I’ve grown up in a time when women are told they should be assertive, outspoken, and hard leaders. We are told to push for equality and not to let any man tell us what to do.  But in doing so, we often devalue the attributes God uniquely gifted to us and even go as far as to devalue women who choose to value these female gifts over a career.

When I was little, I hated everything girl. If you ask my mom she would probably tell you that I hated the color pink just because it was considered a girly color. I loved being outside, making forts, and playing in the mud. I loved working on the farm with dad, playing with the baby calves, and riding in the tractor. Things that are stereotypical “boy” things, were the same things that gave me my passion. Despite being a self-proclaimed “tomboy”, my parents never made me feel like my choice in activities was anything other than being an active little farm kid. They never made me feel like I was any less of a girl because I liked boy activities. More importantly, they taught me that my God-given female gifts had so much unseen value within the livestock industry.

Being a woman in agriculture is a gift. More than other occupations where women are often pushed to be something or someone they aren’t, most agricultural occupations value women for what they are. My parents taught me that the agriculture field was perfect for me as a woman. I learned that the compassion and deep care I have is what give me an amazing ability when it comes to raising livestock.

Women are so valuable when it comes to raising livestock and a partnership between a man and a woman in the livestock industry is a force to be recon with. While a woman can use her natural mothering ability to not only keep a close watch for sick or hurting calves, a man can work to use his strength in various ways on the farm. It’s an equal and beautiful partnership.

I am so grateful that my parents encouraged my passion for livestock, while at the same time, growing and nurturing my God-given abilities as a woman. Different, but equal is a good way to think about your role as a woman. It’s never something to be ashamed of, it is something to value. It’s ok to be different from men because we were created to be different. Two things that are the same don’t complement each other. It takes differences, and with the help of God, you can grow those differences into a unique, treasured partnership.

I hope you can take today to think about your value in God’s eyes and remember, that as a woman, he gave you amazing talents and attributes that make you exactly who he wants you to be.