I suppose I should say something. Itโs on the news now so everyone will know. My personal version of hell keeps expanding.
Last night around 11pm I got a call that the iconic big barn at the farm was โfully engulfedโ and a total loss. All of our heritage and rare breed sheep were in the barn. They were due to lamb in 12 days. They did not survive.
The skid loaderโs tracks were frozen. It wouldnโt move so it caught fire too.
Wonderful Oliver saved the big tractor *we think* with just melted plastic and broken glass. The volunteer firemen kept it contained and saved the rest of the structures and equipment.
Melinda lost her whole flock AND all her shearing equipment.
We lost tools, equipment and basically my history and my future.
There will be no lambs to cuddle or fleeces to prepare this year. Theyโre all with Drew now. Everything he loved is with him now.
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My heart breaks for you and your family.
As many others are, I am just sick and heartbroken to hear of your loss.
You should know the historian John U. Rees is letting the living history community know what happened to the barn. I hope my contribution helps.
Danielle at Fibrespace shared this heartbreaking newsโI am so, so shocked and sorry, words canโt cover it.
My heart goes out to you. Just donated to help you rebuild and plan to buy some yarn as well.
What can I do? Please let me know.
Amy and Melinda,
Words canโt express my sorrow for your loss. Please know that my love and thoughts are with you. If anyone can come back from this, it will be you. You two are the strongest women I know. I will be in touch.
Sharon Davis (Aunt Sharon to Melinda)
Hernando Fl.
So very sorry, the magnitude of your loss is unimaginable, and leaves us all with overwhelming feelings of sorrow.
Words canโt express this kind of loss. Many years ago our neighbors barn burned with all their animals inside and I still tear up when I think about it. I will share the news far and wide and donate what I can.
I am so very sorry for the ongoing pain throughout the last years. I went through years and issues that left me reeling, and I sympathize so much with your sorrow. I will donate now and plan to again soon. I love heritage sheep and pray that you will be able to find some for your next steps.
My heart is broken for you both! I took your Longwool class at Lambtown this past October. I remember your tears shared in that class, but I also remember your incredible joy and laughter. I hope this community can help you both find a bit of joy again! Sending much love from California!
I just saw this news – im soo sorry. I cant even imagine. Sending you love and condolences.