Farm Stories

. If you look closely, you'll see a lively woman her boots splashing through puddles as she leaps into Gator. She's my human, holding a shepherd's rod in one hand and a dented metal bucket in the other. While some folks might enjoy their coffee, she prefers the morning greeting of a curious goat or the velvet softness of a gentle lamb's nose – little reminders of the Creator’s goodness. The animals greet her with friendly muzzles, their breath warm and sweet.

Have you ever noticed how the company we keep can shape who we become? On our farm, a funny little duck taught me this lesson in a way I’ll never forget. In “The Duck Who Thought She Was a Chicken: Choosing Wise Friends,” I share how one duck’s story reveals the surprising power of friendship—and why choosing the right companions can help us (and our children) grow into who we’re truly meant to be.

We have a duck who thinks she is a chicken! Why? Because she hangs out with the chickens. I fondly call them “the amigos.” She has been with them since birth.

Mom’s – Your uniqueness is being celebrated today!  On our farm, we just finished Kidding and Lambing season – and even in the animal kingdom, there is a special bond between mother and child.  Here is one of my favorite pictures.  As a mother goat or lamb cleans her baby for the first time, she is making what I call "Mommy sounds."