Karina Jones is a real-life ranch wife in the Nebraska Sandhills and one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the cattle industry nationwide!
Christmas for a Ranch Wife!
As I sit down at the end of a very long day,
I decided to let Santa know what this ranch wife had to say.
Santa for Christmas this year my list might be long,
But why don’t you be a dear and just play along.
Into my freezer just throw a casserole or two.
Certainly, the elves know how to whip up some enchiladas or beef stew.
I probably should address this laundry situation,
Go ahead and dump a sleigh full of pairs of socks here, no need for fancy presentation.
Then take all these mismatched socks that I have yet to fold.
Dump them from up there in the heavens, maybe their match is at someone else’s household.
Don’t worry I won’t be selfish and waste this letter all on me,
I’ve got kids and a husband that have their wants and needs.
Actually, on second thought the socks for everyone will do,
Unless you run on to a good sale on underwear, bring us some of those too.
In all seriousness, I have the same needs as every ranch wife.
For a life rich in memories and free from strife.
If you could just make it rain in 2026 at just the right time.
That would be a gift in itself that wouldn’t cost you a dime.
Keep these cattle markets in favor another year so we can make it through.
We are gritty and tough folk, but we need a fair playing field too.
Keep my neighbors and my family safe and in good health.
Santa bring us some hope that a legacy we can pass on.
May we continue to ride this ranch at dawn.
I’m getting a little windy and even a little misty eyed.
Santa, I just want us all to be able to prosper, be free, and in the country way of life, THRIVE!
Karina ranches with her husband, Marty, and 4 children near Merriman, NE. She grew up in western NE, with roots also in southwest SD. The cattle industry and raising kids is her passion.
Watching the cattle industry go the path that it has gone, she could no longer sit quietly at home checking cows, fixing fence, and doing all the everyday tasks wondering when some else was going to make it all better. As she became more active and outspoken on industry issues, she was asked to join the R-CALF USA staff in September 2020 as the Checkoff Petition Campaign manager. That position transcended into her former role as full time Field Director for R-CALF USA.
Listen to Ranch Raised on a Your Ag Network hometown station or www.youragnetwork.com where she talks about her daily life on the Jones Ranch.
Cattle producers are her people. She will meet you at the county fair, at the sale barn, or anywhere the dusty trail leads.
karina@youragnetwork.com or visit facebook.com/ranchraisedwithkarinajones
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