Paradise Perspective

Since my last post, we have not encountered our neighbor, however we ourselves have been through some changes. After J was outside putzing most of the day, he came in and told me that S’s little hissy was a blessing. J not only addressed the issue of containment (as well as possible, ie blocking Bruce and Hammie’s regular passageways off the mtn), but also began planning our meadow clearing project we’ve been trying to get to for two years. This is awesome. We can’t fence in the whole fourteen acres, but we can make it more desirable for the sheep so they might not want to leave.

While he was outside working, I broke out some nice dark brownsheep wool and spun fat singles for a pair of men’s socks. I will also make a pair for S (the chick)

We will make a formal apology and indicate our intention to try containing the boys. I will show them why I have sheep in the first place, and present the socks as peace offerings. We feel that will be sufficient response on our part.

We are going to withhold any judgment or expectation regarding their response to us. I am still at peace and their happiness remains their choice.

We are grateful for this opportunity to solve a problem peacefully, and I forgive myself for my initial defensiveness, and them for not being nice about my sheep pooping on their porch. Amen.