Six Things We Still Know For Certain

Take a deep breath and remember we've got each other

How are you feeling today? What a week. What a month. Honestly? What a year (already).

We’re at the farm for a bit since school was called off for the kids due to freezing temps today and tomorrow, and I can’t think of anywhere more relaxing to spend our time as everything seems to crumble all around us. The farm is our happy place; a place where we can decompress, reflect, and center ourselves. We’re so grateful to be here right now. I’m hoping you have a place that you can go to, too.

I’m currently sitting at the dining table at Holiday House and another lamb was just born. PJ and our oldest just ran out to go check on the mama and new baby; their unofficial job for the foreseeable future. Lambing season is in full swing, and a new baby seems to be born every day out here. And while it’s such a magical time, it’s also, admittedly, a hard one. Not every lamb makes it, despite our best efforts. I’ve learned, over the last four years, that that is just part of farm life. PJ is used to it since he grew up on a farm, but it’s a reality I’ve had to adjust to since having animals of our own. Sometimes, nature just has to run its course like it was always meant to. Sometimes, there’s nothing we can do but let it happen. The world will go on.

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