This has been a terrible winter here in Oklahoma. We have had record breaking snows in the last couple of weeks. I have not left the house on my own in almost three weeks. According to our local weather people, we should have some 70 degree days coming next week. I can't wait!
This winter has been really tough on our animals. We have lost 3 calves and have one that is still iffy. He has been off his feet for several weeks but our vet is encouraging us to not give up on him yet. We have also lost two chickens. One was killed by an unknown animal (though I suspect a local cat may be to blame) and the other one died from the cold or a repository infection. Naturally, this was our youngest daughter's favorite chicken. We had many tears shed over all these losses.
I am now looking forward to spring and the renewing it will bring. I am thinking about the garden we will plant and all the veggies I will can. I am hopeful that we will have new babies arrive safely. My husband is getting the new goat house ready. We will have two stalls for mamas and babies. Our oldest daughter is getting married in the spring. It will be a new beginning for her as well.
My goal is now to put one foot in front of the other and move forward. Hopefully we have learned some lessons this winter. I look forward to a beautiful, fun, crazy year ahead of us.
