10/02/2025
Hi everyone. First, I want to apologize for not posting much of anything, and especially updates on the new property. It’s been , probably the most challenging thing in my life to get through. It started out as a way to live mortgage free( that is still true) there is a small land payment for the next 9 1/2 years , but no mortgage . It was a way to be able to retire with all the animals, while prices continue to skyrocket, and cost to care for this many animals has already tripled since I started this Sanctuary. It was also supposed to be “ our “ dream home . Built exactly to “ our” wishes and very private. I have cheap taste , but can decorate to make anything look beautiful ( in my opinion, and sometimes overboard taste) . Nothing fancy or top of the line, but beautiful, with windows overlooking the animals and mountains in the distance. It was “ our “ dream retirement home ….. I thought my husband and I shared the same dream , as he never led me to believe otherwise. But in late August I found out that we were definitely NOT on the same page . I guess I was to be the loving , loyal housewife, who ran the farm and cooked, cleaned etc etc. , and he would be , basically living the single life behind my back . Multiple dating sites , an online girlfriend he had fun with , while I’m in the next room . So , you can imagine how that all went down . The “ dream “ as it was , is no longer . Yes, We are still getting the place ready, still moving there, but my heart just isn’t the same. I hope I can fix it , but not sure. I’m concentrating on my animals, and looking into ways to bring in an income , while still running the Sanctuary full time . He is still building up there. I’m going on the weekends and setting barns up, getting the house and camper at least somewhat move in ready. The people buying this farm are in the mobile home right now as we finish up. We will be up in Porter by March 1st . Lots of weather related slow downs , but still pushing forward . As hurt and angry as I am , I can still say that he has been busting his ass up there building. That part I do appreciate….. the rest, not so much . There are two (20’ by 40’ ) goat/ sheep barns . One (22’ by 20’ ) cow/ donkey barn. An (8’ by 15’) cat house , and then there will be a few other animal structures for pigs and of course our harder to handle guy, Memphis. The house will be an ongoing project after barns and outdoor enclosures are done . Here are some pictures of the progress. If you know me , I tell it all. The good, the bad, the ugly …. I don’t sugarcoat, I don’t downplay or try to make things look or sound any better then they are …. So that is why it’s taken me awhile to post , because I believe for me, and my story , it’s not fiction and I’m not leaving out the s**t parts , and pretending It’s a fairytale… far from it . 🥹
