It looks like we're adopting again....

It's a girl!

Her name is Lucy.

She weighs 2lbs

She was born along with her brother on Feb 17th.

Her brother was strong and big.

She was frail and weak and about near death when we found her.

We milked the mama goat

so she could have the first milk that

contains colostrum.

We kept her by the fire as I gently

fed her with a baby bottle.

We didn't know if she would make it.

Usually the first 24 hours will determine.

The boys slept by her all night long.

The morning light would tell if she

was a fighter or not.

The next morning she was stronger

and quite friendly.

We tried to reintroduce her to her mama but she

cannot keep her body temperature up when

she goes outside.

So being the family that

we are, she will stay inside being warmed by the fire.

We will feed her and love on her until she

is ready for her world.

This is God's way of teaching my children

how to be loving and caring.

Staying up all night to make

sure a baby goat makes it.

I could have missed this opportunity.

I was too busy..but I'm glad I didn't..

If you know me at all you

know I never would..

I love ways to make my children grow..

Waking up after a loooong night

and the smile on their face

when little Lucy gives them a kiss..

I'm thankful for this little goat named Lucy.

She brings out so much love

from my strong, rough guys....

So welcome to the farm Lucy bug.