Southern Indiana Living JanFeb 2014

farm responsibilities taught him a strong work ethic.
“It’s not just that you learn how to work, but you learn how
to work hard,” explains Susan. Fortunately, when it came to
hard work, the McDonald children had a strong example to follow.
Says David of his father, Jim, “Everything that he did, not
just on the farm, he worked really hard on it.”
Susan believes collaborating on farm projects also allowed
the family to develop family unity and have fun with each other.
“We spent a lot of time together on various farm activities,”
she says. “I didn’t always realize it at the time, but looking back
at it, those were some of the best times of my life,” adds Bob.
“My best friends were probably my siblings.” Along the same
lines, Bill recommends parents teach their children to enjoy
working, noting that, “If you enjoy your work, then you don’t
really work.”
The McDonalds cite other benefts of their farm upbringing
as well. Bill says the experience fostered his interest in animals,
which eventually led to his career as a veterinarian. Bob believes
growing up on a farm helps children develop a love of
nature as well as an appreciation for what goes into agriculture
and food production. “I know that I wouldn’t have wanted to
grow up anywhere else but on a farm,” he says. David reports
that farm tasks gave him lots of time to think, as well as to talk
with his father about various topics. “You can turn into an amateur
philosopher.”
With a total of nine grandchildren ranging in age from infancy
to 13 years old, Jim and Barbara are now in a position to
watch a whole new generation enjoy spending time on the family
farm. Knowing the folks that are raising these kids, we can
look forward to many more success stories from the McDonald
family in the future! •
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