Did some of you wonder where I went? I haven't written a new blog in several months. My plan is to get back on track in the New Year. The past several months were a hodge podge of up's and down's, gigantic projects, and sad goodbyes.
In April we learned that our precious Great Pyrenees Meghan had kidney disease. It was devastating.....it still is. We changed her diet and began giving her sub cutaneous fluids several days a week. Our efforts prolonged her life for a few months, but in the end the disease became too advanced. We said goodbye to her in October.
Four days after Meghan passed my sister Shelley passed away. Talk about a crushing week!!! Shelley had been sick for several years so her passing wasn't a shock. However, the finality of her passing was excruciating. I'm really missing my sister these days. The sad truth is that I've been missing her for a few years now because she had dementia. Her body was still here but her mind left us a long time ago. Some days the grief over losing both my dog and my sister are so overwhelming it can be hard to breathe.
The great news is that not everything in 2024 was sad. In September we got a new puppy. Her name is Michelle Dove. She is a Pyredoodle. (exactly 1/2 Great Pyrenees and 1/2 Standard Poodle) She is going to be a big girl!! She is 5 months old and this week began losing her baby teeth. Her song for Christmas is..."All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth!" 😂 Even though she's a little clutzy because of her size, she's super sweet and brings us much needed fun and laughter.
It was quiet the challenge having 3 dogs for a short time....one in poor health and one in potty training. However, it was the right move. Morgan Elizabeth needed a friend and playmate when Meghan left us so it made the transition a little less painful.
Even though we are entering the winter season, the farm will be very busy with cleaning out garden beds and pruning gearing up for the Spring season. I will get back into the groove of giving updates on the farm now that I'm finally coming out of my slump.
We pray all of you have a blessed Christmas season and 2025 brings peace, happiness and good health. Much love to all of you!!
Craig and Lanissa
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