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Hard Stewardship
March 4, 2026
I shot a goat today.
A buck.
And if you’ve never had to put an animal down, that sentence may land heavy.
It should.
Asked--and Answered
March 4, 2026
Sometimes stewardship looks like confidence.
Sometimes it looks like confusion.
Sometimes it looks like standing in the dark at 2 a.m., whispering a prayer over a dying sheep and asking God to be very, very clear.
This is one of those stories.
I Don’t Fit — And That’s Exactly Where I Belong
March 4, 2026
I’ve never fit neatly into categories. Not growing up, not as an adult, not as a rancher, not as a homeschooler, not in AHG, not even within the homesteading movement itself. And I’ve made peace with that. More than peace, actually — I’ve come to see it as a gift.
CSA Update: Storm Impacts & What It Means for This Season
February 7, 2026
CSA Update: Storm Impacts & What It Means for This Season
After the Storm: Loss, Lessons, and the Mercy of Warmer Days
February 7, 2026
Barely ten days ago, the thermometer dropped to –4°. We shut the well (that waters the animals) off to prevent freezing pipes. The ground turned to iron. Wind cut through every crack and seam. And like always, we did what ranchers do—we prepared, we watched, we adjusted, and we prayed.
Winter Prep for North Texas Ranches
February 7, 2026
Preparing for Winter Storms in North Texas: Planning, Perseverance, and Trusting God with Our Livestock
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