What if the most powerful childhood lessons don’t come from screens, sports, or summer camps—but from the quiet stillness of a barnyard at night?On this episode of Ever Onward, award-winning author and fifth-generation Idahoan Carla Osborne takes us back to her upbringing on a farm near Burley, where hard work, quiet reflection, and connection to the land shaped her deepest values. Now the author of a growing series of beautifully illustrated children’s books, Carla is on a mission to preserve a way of life that’s fast disappearing—and to inspire parents and kids to reconnect with the simple, powerful moments that form character.Tommy sits down with Carla to talk about her writing process, her passion for authenticity (even when publishers wanted her to water things down), and the real-life stories behind her books—from bottle-feeding lambs in the dark to honoring her family’s military service in Home Again. Her work speaks to anyone who values faith, family, and tradition—core themes we revisit often on Ever Onward.As Carla shares, “The barnyard light in the darkness—that wasn’t scary. That was safety. That was home.”This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that wisdom, resilience, and gratitude are often found in the humblest of places. Whether you’re raising kids or building your legacy, you’ll leave this episode inspired to slow down, be present, and pass on what matters most.Learn more here: https://www.gonasreadingranch.comBuy Carla Osborne's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Carla-Osborne/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ACarla%2BOsborneFollow Ahlquist on Social Media: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahlquist/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ahlquistdev/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ahlquistdev X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ahlquistdev Meta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ahlquistdev/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@ahlquistdev?si=ejOXPKRqQjtsdVFE

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