January 9, 2025

It was sleeting much of the day today. There was hardly any snow, but it was super cold. The animals are all doing fine. They have food, water, and shelter. That’s all we can do. None of them are complaining. Most of them are staying in their shelters except to eat which I don’t blame them. Know your surroundings in each season of your life.

January 8, 2025

Athena was interested in the dogs this morning as I let them out. I find that entertaining. Yeller was hiding on the back porch and then came into the shop and was surrounded by chickens. Onyx was hiding in the crate where Yeller usually is. The cows were eating on the hay. The donkeys were all together with Noma laying down. Somehow Bill has a foot injury. It’s swollen and he is limping on it. I’m sure he will be fine. He is tough. Most of the animals were staying in the sun as much as possible today due to the cold. It sure looks cloudy enough to snow tonight. The forecast says it might. I guess we will find out.  Ronnie got the donkeys and goats a hay bale. That takes effort to get one over there, but with the weather the way it is, they needed it. We all have needs which need to met, so be kind to others and help where you can. 

January 7, 2025

It’s still cold out. Chief and Jeb were laying down by the hay bale. The other animals are all out in the sun. The sheep and cows were laying down also. The donkeys and goats in the pasture running around. Athena was out and about in the area with the cows and donkeys. Athena was on guard, good thing because Willow and Mattie took an interest in her, that’s not a good thing. She was able to get away from them. Guard yourself from things of the world you know isn’t right for you. 

The chickens were all in the shop today. I don’t blame them. The pigs are handling the cold okay with all that straw. I did give the donkeys and goats some extra feed today because it’s so cold out. The sky was so gorgeous tonight. 

January 6, 2025

It’s cold out and I’m definitely sick. Ronnie is still sick but is getting better. 

The cats were home in the sun all day to stay warm. 

The clouds look like wintertime is here. It’s cold, but it’s beautiful. Look for something beautiful in everything everyday. It helps with positivity. 

January 5, 2025

Well, it’s official, Ronnie and I are both down sick. It’s awful. Ursula won’t leave my side. She is such a sweet cat. 

It got cold, but it’s going to get colder tonight. 

The dogs are happy to be inside. I’m happy to be inside, too. I just wish it wasn’t because I’m sick. 

The cats were home this evening. The shop chickens were getting settled in for the cold night. The donkeys were close to the barn knowing the weather is changing. 

The cows/donkeys and horses all got new hay bales. They were happy about that. 

Jeb sure wanted my attention tonight. I’m sure it was because I am not feeling well. 

The pigs all got more straw tonight to help with keeping them through this cold spell. Being prepared is essential for every season of life. 

The sheep and goats got extra hay today to help with staying warm.