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Post by tiggywinkle on Mar 20, 2015 19:30:06 GMT -5
Hello, Kindred Hearts members!
I am a homeschooling mom to my five children and wife of 17 years to my main squeeze. In the course of our marriage we have walked down many roads, some difficult, some joyful, with the Lord's guidance. We have gone through infertility, adoption, foster to adopt, tragedy, and, most recently, a battle with cancer.
We we currently live on a small hobby farm, where we raise a few sheep and chickens. We have had goats, ducks, and pigs in the past, but are in downsize mode right now. I am an avid reader, gardener, and crafter.
I am am looking forward to getting to know you all. 
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cshoremom
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Post by cshoremom on Mar 20, 2015 19:56:35 GMT -5
Welcome!!!! I am always so in awe of how He gets us through the difficult challenges in life! So glad you are here! You sound like a BUSY Mom ! Can't wait to get to know you!!!  |
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Mar 20, 2015 20:05:13 GMT -5
Post by tiggywinkle on Mar 20, 2015 20:05:13 GMT -5
Thank you! Home life is kind of crazy, but other than church, the library, and the grocery store, we rarely go anywhere. I'd rather do crafts with the kiddos than clean, so my friends know to give me 48 hours notice prior to visiting. He has kept me sane this long...I know He has my back! |
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Post by kidsandpets on Mar 20, 2015 21:34:30 GMT -5
Welcome tiggywinkle! Your hobby farm sounds like what I grew up on. Working on building up my even-smaller version of that finally. |
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BC
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Post by BC on Mar 21, 2015 8:01:07 GMT -5
Goodness, sounds like you've got quite the life story.
Welcome, so glad to have you here. 
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Kinsa
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Post by Kinsa on Mar 21, 2015 8:26:05 GMT -5
Hi! Welcome! I hope you enjoy it here!  |
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erinjo
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Post by erinjo on Mar 21, 2015 8:56:14 GMT -5
Welcome, Tiggywinkle! Sounds like you have a great story of God's faithfulness. I can't wait to get to know you more; I love that you're jumping in and posting on the board! |
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Post by heartcross on Mar 21, 2015 12:17:03 GMT -5
Have to ask, Tiggy, is that a Shetland?
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Post by Flautista on Mar 21, 2015 12:29:38 GMT -5
Welcome, tiggywinkle! Your username makes me smile too. |
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Post by tiggywinkle on Mar 21, 2015 21:54:36 GMT -5
Have to ask, Tiggy, is that a Shetland? He is a Finnish Landrace, actually. They are very prolific breeders. Two years ago, one of our ewes had sextuplets. That was a busy spring. |
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Post by kidsandpets on Mar 21, 2015 22:42:58 GMT -5
Have to ask, Tiggy, is that a Shetland? He is a Finnish Landrace, actually. They are very prolific breeders. Two years ago, one of our ewes had sextuplets. That was a busy spring. Oh my! We usually had Suffolk when I was growing up. We got twins or singles from them. Are you sheep used for meat or wool? (I'm not familiar with that breed.) Or are they just fun to have? |
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Kim
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Post by Kim on Mar 21, 2015 22:50:05 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by tiggywinkle on Mar 21, 2015 22:50:41 GMT -5
They are a dual purpose. They have lovely wool, but are considered the crème de la crème of lamb meat. I have never eaten one because they are my babies, but sources who have say that they are delicious. Mostly, we just keep them as glorified lawn mowers.
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Post by heartcross on Mar 23, 2015 0:50:19 GMT -5
We had some Finn (and Polypay) in some of our CVMs--for the twinning. We no longer have wool sheep--just Suffolks now.
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Post by kidsandpets on Mar 23, 2015 14:41:35 GMT -5
They are a dual purpose. They have lovely wool, but are considered the crème de la crème of lamb meat. I have never eaten one because they are my babies, but sources who have say that they are delicious. Mostly, we just keep them as glorified lawn mowers. Ah, neat! They are pretty sheep! Ours were for meat growing up but my mom kept sheep for several years after she was done with raising lambs - she just liked them. I hope to have some goats in the next year for glorified lawn mowers. |
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