Lessons in homesteading:
We will never forget this day, the one our new group of chicks arrived. The poor dears weren't in very good shape. Three died almost immediately. Katherine then spent hours caring for one little guy, keeping him warm, coaxing him to drink, just making him feel a little loved, even if he had little chance of making it. Two more died during that time. The other kids took turns trying to care for the sickly ones. There was rejoicing when one would drink or chirp or try to stand. There were tears when we lost another.
I suppose we will toughen up as we get used to this life. But right now, it is so hard to see my children learn these life lessons.