If you guys have not been following me on social media [first of all if you have social media & don’t follow me I feel terrible about that] you have missed some of the biggest news to hit our little farm since we moved here a year ago. We got a newborn sheep! She’s an icelandic sheep to be exact & she came from our friend Abby’s farm….
She is going on three weeks old so when we say newborn, we mean newborn. We got her at such a young age because her mother rejected her. She was born one of a set of triplets & the mother took to the other two, but not to her. It was very sad to see, but thankfully Abby took care of her until we were able to pick her up & now she is getting bottle fed around the clock & even visits us in our farmhouse with diapers on. She follows us everywhere. Wherever we walk she is right at our feet & we never have to wonder where she is. She has been welcomed by the cats and dogs like one of their own & I truly think they all know she is a baby because they love on her like they have never loved on another creature before.
Oh her name? That was an easy one. As soon as I got her home [picture me riding down the road in my jeep with a sheep in a cardboard box in the back seat crying the whole way home] & we stepped outside the jeep and she was finally quiet and peaceful… I looked at her & said, “Welcome home Grace.” Her name just came naturally. Not only because she was such a welcomed gift who graced us with her unexpected presence, but also because she truly was a gift of joy that God has blessed our farm with. She is pure Grace. Don’t get that confused with graceful, because if you watch my Instagram stories you know that’s not true, but she is a true gift & she has forever changed our farm just in her few days of her presence. A funny fact? I called my mom & told her about the lamb & my mom asked her name. I told her that it was Grace & she had an audible gasp because that was going to be her next daughters name if they ever had another child after me. How perfect is that? It was meant to be.
She isn’t going to be small forever which is already making me really sad. She will be over 100 pounds some day with a set of horns & be living in the barn & in our pasture, so we are soaking up every minute where she can play in the yard with our dogs, be in our house for a little while every day, & that we can pick her up and snuggle her now. I might sound like a crazy sheep lady, but it was love at first sight. She will have sheep friends that are a few months older than her joining her very soon, but we needed to get her stronger & ready to be a big girl before they come & join us. Thank you all for being as excited we are for this new addition to our farm, for following along on this farm journey we are on, & for always cheering us on… you don’t know how much that means to us, but I will tell you that it’s a lot! Thank you! Be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for more behind the scenes with Grace & for more farm fun that we have. Thank you for stopping by the blog today!! xx
Sweet Grace!
Love her name. What did you name the kitties?
Love this! Such a sweet tale and you deserve every bit of happiness! Thanks for sharing!!
Love the name…it has such meaning for our family. We rescued a Doberman that had been horribly abused. We named her Gracie…she was full of Grace sent by God. May your little Grace bring you much joy.
I have loved her from the moment I saw her on your Instagram. Is that even possible? She is precious. Grace suits her. I look forward to seeing her everyday!❤️
I love her name! It’s perfect. I look forward each day to seeing her explore the farm and cottage… it’s kind of like watching one of those old Disney nature films. Very sweet indeed. ?
She has the perfect name! What a sweet gift from above. You get to mother her and help her to grow big and strong. Love her markings!
Our #DelaineyGrace #MyDaughter middle And is Grace because at church one Sunday in the sermon the Pastor said “Grace means love” and we were done. Congrats you are an amazing momma to all your fur babies (I still pray for you and Jose as well)
Grace is a wonderful name! She’s such a cute little baby and I love that she puts everything in her mouth just like a human baby! It’ll be nice when she has other sheep around her even though she’ll always be special. I bet she’ll even get to come in the house sometimes! ??♀️??
We love watching sweet Grace on your stories! My daughter and I love the heart shaped marking on her nose! Precious!
Beautiful name! Love all the pics you post with Grace on them. God bless you!
oh, your little baby Grace is adorable. have really been enjoying the pics of her. very sweet.
She’s just perfect! Grace!
What a treat! I love how you found tiny diapers for her, the gal that gave her to you and Jose must feel so happy about this plan for Grace.
Little baby Grace is so beautiful!
Lucky little Grace — wishing you all kids of joy and FUN this summer!
As always, thank you for sharing.
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Oh what a sweet little angel you have found in Grace. I could just eat her up with kisses and hugs!!! I can just imagine hearing her little feet trotting thru the house and following behind you both. Enjoy her and keep sending us pics, we won’t complain….I promise for everybody lol.
Beautiful photos and story of GRACE! Congratulations to all, and blessings do come in unexpected ways, bringing hope, love, joy, lessons that we apply to our own lives that can be so full of hope as intended. I know that you will enjoy her, and she is indeed one lucky little baby goat, as well as you are blessed by her presence. Every day will be full of Grace, all she means to you, and a true sign that life always holds beauty and hope each day- if we are present to be mindful of it. Best of days! <3
Oh my goodness, this sweet story has really warmed my heart❤️ The name Grace is absolutely perfect! As you mentioned, you wish she could always remain small,and that was the exact thought I had as I was reading your story… so for that reason, I believe that if she were mine, I would always call her “baby Grace”? Can’t wait to see how she will continue to “Grace” you with her presence on your farm!!!!
She is so sweet and I applaud you for taking on such a commitment and loving her so much. I have been raised on a farm all my life, and we have bottle fed many orphans, from squirrels to calves. Even though it’s a full time job, the gift they give back is so much greater!