The problem with our sheep continues.
We have had another ewe come down with this condition; weak legs and
unable to stand. It occurs shortly after they lamb. They seem,
otherwise, healthy. In fact, they seem in excellent condition after a
Winter of hay. The research continues.
It looks like we are through the cold
weather for now. I don't see any freezing weather in the forecast. I
got the hoses going this Morning. It will make my water chores
easier. It looks like we are in for a run of temperatures in the high
sixties or even low seventies. In many respects it has been a mild
Winter, but it has been an, on and off, reluctant Spring and that
makes Winter seem long.
I try to lift the down ewes on their
feet at least a few times every day. One will stay on her feet for a
couple hours. The latest one, has yet to stand, unaided. I need to
bring them water and food. I don't think I fell down all Winter.
Monday, I managed to fall down twice, while tending the ewes. One was
near a rock pile, I tripped over something and banged my forearm on
something, probably a rock. The other ewe was in a wooded part of the
of the pasture. There were a lot of dead, small branches on the
ground. I was carrying a scoop of corn for the ewe. I tripped over a
branch and flew through the air. At least it felt like I flew through
the air. The things I was carrying went flying through the air and I
re-broke my super-glued glasses in the bargain. I was especially
displeased with the loss of my glasses; fortunately I was able to
re-glue them. I bruised my forearm, right where it needs to press on
my living room chair to get up. So every time I get up, I am reminded
of this mis-adventure.
I just got up and went into the
kitchen, and in the process, realized that it was more than my
forearm that suffered. It seems that I have little hurts, in various
places, in my muscular/skeletal system. I guess old men shouldn't
take up acrobatics.
I will get back to my usual blogging
soon. I think it is time to imagine what a healing/learning center
would look like. We are going to need them. I think, the most aware
of us, are going to be shocked at how badly we have been misled. It
seems to me we should begin by reconnecting with our natural
surroundings and experience ourselves as part of the Earth and all
creation. Yes, we are spiritual beings and our inhabitation of
physical bodies is temporary. Do we have any idea why we are doing
it? If we are choosing to be born in bodies and live on the Earth,
how is it that we don't embrace our Mother Earth? How is it, that we
show Her such little appreciation?
In our journey to find out who we are,
we will be shocked at how little we know.
I need to pay more attention, to
keeping my ego in the backseat, and away from the steering wheel.
Living life without judgement, or fear thoughts, is much more
pleasant than what the ego offers.
I need to take care of my ewes.
Keep your light high. Love every
moment.
Love and Peace, Gregg
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