Well, the sheep got shorn…

And we are all worn.

Our patience is probably a little torn too!

It was a long day, but one we’d been looking forward to for weeks.

With the sheep finally shorn, they’ll be much more comfortable through the rest of the summer. Their hooves were trimmed too, another important job checked off the list.

Craig Sarty had a long day himself, and we appreciated him making the trip. It’s becoming harder and harder to find experienced sheep shearers, and we’re thankful he was able to fit us into his schedule.

Alex stopped by the barn again and lent a hand. Farm jobs always seem a little lighter when there’s someone willing to help.

Lucy, however…

She’s still waiting.

We’re still waiting.

One of these mornings we’re going to walk into the barn and be greeted by little hooves instead of just hopeful expectations.

Until then, we’ll keep watching.

The other goats all seem to be doing well.

By the time we finally got home, it was after 11 o’clock.

It had been another full day.

Then, just before calling it a night, another message arrived.

Blue’s new family sent another photograph.

This time she was happily riding in the back seat of the car.

They told me she loves going for drives.

Seeing that picture brought another smile.

It’s comforting to know she’s in a good home, getting plenty of attention…

And she’s still smiling.

Some days on the farm leave you physically exhausted.

Some leave you emotionally exhausted.

Today was a little of both.

But tonight, as I look back over everything that happened…

Rose is safe.

The sheep are comfortably shorn.

Bear is settling into life with Roscoe and River.

Blue is happily settling into her new home.

Lucy is still keeping us guessing.

And for today…

That’s enough.

Tomorrow will write its own story.