VEGAN Journal of a RANCHERS WIFE

Ok, here I am - got me a page so that I can start journalling my experiences as I make my very edgy transition of immersion into veganism. It's been a long time coming, and being married to my husband that I love and respect dearly is what catapulted me over the edge of "no return"! I live on a 96 acre ranch with him. I was transplanted from suburbia to the ranch 6 years ago - I fell in love with

all the critters....kinda like Elly Mae Clampett - I named them all and loved them everyone - I'd go out and spend time with them, dance around them - sing to them and talk to them. Then they started being trailered up to go to the sale barn, and the experience of watching them leave, the mamas wailing for a week and the absense of their souls in the pasture haunted me. This past Halloween while at my mother in laws, I found myself saying no to anything with meat in it. I'd been vegetarian in the past and even tried a raw diet for several months, but never had the compassion connection until I LIVED IT! I love these animals - I see their souls, and they see mine - I can tell they are looking at me out of the corner of their eye. They can feel our motives. Any old way, welcome to my journal - I dont know where it's going or what I'm gonna be saying, but I do know that I need a platform to get my feelings, rants, joys, obstacles and love out!! Thanks to all my new Vegan friends that have welcomed me with open arms and shared their gentle hearts with me. Help me spread the word. I look forward to getting to know you all. Please donate at: www.rowdygirlsanctuary.org