This year has definitely offered us some emotional challenges. We had to say goodbye to three of our pets; 17 year old Patchyface, 15 year old Aurora, and 14 year old Isis.
We also spent a great deal of time and energy in Ron's battle with and recovery from esophageal cancer. He is doing so much better than he was at this time last year.
We have adopted a new puppy and he is keeping us very busy as well as entertained. We call him our toddler, and he is very much like one. He gets into everything, has no concept of personal space, and loves to play.
We also have a chicken named Henrietta. She's got a portable coop and is a good egg producer in the summer. She's just coming out of her molt and is taking a rest from laying.
I have been struggling with seasonal depression a bit more than usual this year. My motivation has not been great but, I have managed to sew a few small Christmas gifts (slippers mostly) and I have baked a few dozen cookies. Of course, about 4 batches of almond roca have been produced as well.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We're praying for a less emotional "rollercoaster-y" year.
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