Joy

This post has been sitting in my head for a couple of months. Due to some unfortunate circumstances I stepped away from posting anything about the ranch. Without going into detail I needed to take a step back and regroup.

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There is a lot of hate in the world right now. Unfortunately my family has experienced some of that hate.  I allowed this "hate" to take away my "joy". I found myself hunkering down and not wanting to be around a lot of people.

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I am no longer going to hide nor am I going to allow for my joy to be taken away. People are going to continue to hide behind computer screens, social media and other avenues to spew out hate and untruth. Ignorance is a slippery slope. Ignorance can really cloud judgement and the ability to keep an open mind.

This site, this is simply a website where I post things about our crazy animals. There is no political agenda, no hate, no mal intent. This is a website to archive the things we have done on our little piece of the corner of the world.  

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No longer will I allow hate to steal my joy. My prayer is for those who send the hate. I pray their hearts can soften and I pray that I can have patience, strength and understanding for those whose views are different than mine. Find the Venn people. Find the common ground. Don't let hate, fear or distrust steal your joy. Meet people where they are and find the Venn.

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I will continue to post from time to time. I enjoy our crazy animals and this crazy life. Though I will admit I am not sure how much longer I can endure these winters. Everything takes twice as long with snow and ice when you have animals to tend. I do know that I feel better when I can give my goats a rub, or lean on one of my horses. When I can gather eggs from my chickens and even laugh at our silly ducks and Goose Goose. Our kittens are mischievous teenagers and crack us up. The dogs, well, they are the dogs and drive me nuts, but I still love 'em.

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I hope you all can take a second and breathe. Embrace your joy and don't let anyone take it from you. If anything, spread that joy around. Regardless of what others may do, say or think, share your joy. The world needs your sunshine. We need your joy.

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I hope you enjoy following the antics of our crazy animals. I enjoy taking photos and catching some funny moments. I am living a life I always dreamed about. I pinch myself everyday to ensure it is real. Life is hard. Life can be brutal. Life, my friend, is full of joy. Go find yours.

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