Memory

In early 2024, we faced an unexpected decision that would change everything. Imagine being forced to evacuate a place you’ve called home, surrounded by the echoes of cherished memories. The reasons for our evacuation remain a mystery. Just months prior, we had already endured the heart-wrenching loss of a significant portion of our herd. 2023 was a year filled with sorrow and then came the evacuation notice.

We had to make an agonizing choice: split our beloved herd and decide who to take with us and who to leave behind. Can you feel the weight of that decision? It was a heavy task to bear.

Those we chose to take with us were more than just animals; they were family. Among them, a remarkable goat named Memory stood out. Her very name symbolizes remembrance. She embodied the spirit of all that we had lost and served as a reminder of our resilience and the love we shared.

Memory was no ordinary goat; she was wild, a doe previously viewed merely as a breeding animal. Picture this: a creature that had every reason not to trust. Yet, she chose to join us during our journey to the new farm. With time, she blossomed into a being of curiosity and affection, eventually embracing the joy of cuddling. By the end of our time together, she had transformed into the ultimate cuddle buddy.

Then, in February of this year, tragedy struck. I received the heartbreaking news of her passing. Despite her past health challenges, she had shown such vitality. During our short break, she developed diarrhea, a condition that, in the past, wouldn’t have caused alarm. The suddenness of her loss left me in disbelief.

Yet, even as we mourned the physical absence of Memory, her spirit lingered, providing solace. Can you sense that comforting presence? Knowing she continues to guide us from another realm? That thought brings a sense of peace.

Memory had an abundance of love to give. It took years for us to fully embrace it, but once we opened our hearts, there was no turning back. That love—a palpable force—remains with us, surrounding us as a gentle reminder of her spirit.

In loving memory – our Memory.