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By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:26:06 +0000

It’s been nearly 2 years since our coop fire. The mess is still not gone because we could not afford to hire someone to clean it. The charred wood still hurts to see, knowing how many baby birds we lost that day along with a beautiful building with lots of animals. But as much as it hurt, I am thankful so many times over for the positive changes it allowed us to make. As weird and horrible as it might sound, that fire was a blessing,and an answer to prayers. That fire solved a lot of problems we couldn’t on our own. I still miss the building. I am still reminded of the disaster by the mess that remains, but little by little, we continue to tackle that mess and seek to make the best of it.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 03:43:44 +0000

In reply to Jennifer at My Old Kentucky Homestead.

Oh, Jennifer, thank YOU for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. I honestly don’t often feel like I’m helping others, but truly nothing would give me greater joy than to know I’ve done that by writing about my heartache. Just in that–in helping others–there is healing and renewal, no?

By: Jennifer at My Old Kentucky Homestead

Jennifer at My Old Kentucky Homestead — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:44:33 +0000

Thank you for sharing your losses, even though I am sure it was just as painful relating them as it was as it was happening. Homesteading is not for wimps. We learn to love our animals and I know how thankful we are for their gifts they give us. I hope it helps when you think of Habbakuk. I also lean heavily on 1 Corinthians 10:13 when disaster strikes. My husband and I are medically retired and working towards our own homestead in the near future. We are learning skills now to help with later. Having mistakes can not only be costly but afford us a look at how to remedy things in the future. I have canned gallons of food only to find it spoiled from not sealing. I have seen my garden decimated by varmits overnight. These things, as painful as they can be, show us and teach us how to be more resilient. I loved this post for showing the “real” life. Thank you for sharing your honest, and painful experiences and helping so many others by doing so.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:58:23 +0000

I am sorry for your loss, but glad I found your site through the FB group. I love it when people speak truth! Homesteading is crazy hard, and I even hesitate to write about it sometimes. The reason is as you stated, I don’t feel legit! I feel like a fraud at times. We are just learning as we go and have considered naming our farm Death Acres more than once. I hate to lose animals through ignorance or accidental neglect. This life is not for the faint of heart for sure! Blessings to you!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 12:37:54 +0000

In reply to Julia.

I’m so sorry about your sadness, Julia. If I’m really being “real” I’ll tell you that a few times we’ve lost animals have been completely my fault/lack of knowledge about something. Those were the worst. Those were the times I longed to (genuinely–I’m not just saying this) walk away from this hard homesteading life. But the small joys kept me here. (And family members who refused to give up.) So glad you have soft, frolicking joys in your life today too.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:47:34 +0000

In reply to Christy Blodgett. Oh, Christy, please reach out to me. I'll send you an email!

By: Christy Blodgett

Christy Blodgett — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 11:17:45 +0000

Seriously shocked to receive this news this morning!
I’m also surprised you live in NH. I was born & raised in concord.
You said you want to rehome the cows, is this temporary or permanent ?
Either way we know a ton of families that may be interested.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 03:16:42 +0000

In reply to K Ann Guinn. Your words are a balm for me this evening. Thank you. :-)

By: K Ann Guinn

K Ann Guinn — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:40:23 +0000

I am so sorry for the hardships you’re facing! And I couldn’t agree more that it’s a better life when we trust in God and his plan, even finding joy in the difficulties. Praying for good homes for your cows…..or a better answer yet unseen…..and for peace and comfort for all.

Thank-you for sharing your life boldly with all of us. You are a blessing to many.