SimplySeeded

Homesteading has been one of the top things in my life that is a test of my character.

Having 200 animals, 5 kids, a husband, a home, 13 homesteading classes, and 8.6 acres to maintain, love and nurture is hard.

Some moments are happy, beautiful, and “picturesque”. Others, which aren’t really shared, are hard and not “two taps worthy”. Too much reading. Nothing pretty about the picture.

I’ve spent the last 5 days trying to save a piglet. I was told they don’t do well if they do need to be bottle fed. Short story long, after trying so much, we lost that battle.

Ive had many tears tonight, and tormw I will continue to move forward, but tonight, this kitten has decided to lay next to my feet while I’m doing dishes. And even tho she’s a huge trip hazard, I believe animals have a sense. And even tho “she’s in the way”, I’m very grateful to have the comfort of one of my animals, when my hearts breaking for another I just lost.

To those who are on the fence about taking that step to homestead or do something new- go for it. Bc even in the sadness, I have learned to love stronger and harder, and to not give up.