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Gratitude
It feels kind of strange to say I am grateful that my house caught on fire, but in some twisted way, I am. Yes, it was bad. Very bad. It changed everything about my life instantly, and I would never want to relive it. But it helped me see the important things in life. Prior…
Blur
Yesterday marked five months to the day since the fire. I try to not count, but it is impossible not to. It feels like a deep line has been drawn in my life. Before the fire. And after. For five months, the dogs and I have lived in a 30’ trailer on the lower property. …
The Aftermath
As I sat on my driveway, knees to my chest, thoughts flooded me. Where would we stay tonight? My animals just went through a traumatic event, and I was not about to separate them. Not to mention, I needed them as much as they needed me. The garage. There was only a small area available…
The Day My World Collapsed
“Behind every strong person is a story that gave them no choice.” – Unknown And here is mine… You never know when your life might be turned inside out and upside down. For me, that happened on the morning of March 27, 2024. That morning, I took two of my dogs to the vet for…
Miracles Do Happen
Things on a farm can be magical… They can also be tragic. Most weeks, it is a mix of both. Friday, Truffles, one of my KuneKune sows, went into labor, and after a few bumps in the process, she gave birth to seven healthy piglets. Fast forward to Sunday evening when she spiked a fever…
When Tragedy Strikes
This isn’t the post I was planning to write this weekend. I planned to write a piece on my experiences during my first kidding season. Sometimes, plans change. Friday evening, I received a call from my mom. When the conversation started out with, “You better sit down…” and “I don’t even know how to tell…
The Three Not So Little Pigs
When I first bought my farm, I learned something new about my mom. She loves pigs. I had no idea that ever since she was young, she had always wanted a pig of her own. Well, what self-respecting child can say no to their mama when she wants a pig, and they have a farm…
Because of Bomber
When I was six years old, I was horse crazy just like a lot of kids my age. I asked my parents if I could have a horse, and they must have said something about me getting a job, because… I proceeded to pull out the Yellow Pages, and call every horse stable listed. Why? …
Finding My Purpose
“She’s a sunflower, strong and bold and true to herself. She’s sunshine mixed with a little hurricane.” – Unknown For a long time now, I have been feeling like there is something bigger that I am supposed to be doing. At times, the feeling drove me crazy, but then, I decided to just sit with…
It’s All Downhill From Here…
This weekend, I celebrated my 50th birthday by throwing a party at the farm with my family and friends. Because I love to dance, I hired a band to light up the canyon with music from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. While the band was setting up, one of the members asked to see the…