Calvin Swine. Even his name makes you smile, and somehow that feels fitting, because he was that kind of pig.

I sit here beside my broken heart and try to write the story of Hansel. A task made tougher because it feels as though a piece of it has left with him.

I said those words twice today. The first time came when I dropped my head to Gwendolyn’s side, her chest no longer moving and her heart still, as mine went into overdrive. No, no, no. We weren’t expecting to lose her today. Not today.

Andrea Gibson once wrote: “Let your heart break so your spirit doesn’t”

Yesterday, the final chapter of Rammie Baa Baa’s earthly mission came to a close. And what a mission it was.

In March, just days apart, two tiny calves arrived at Edgar’s Mission—each carrying their own story of heartache and hope.

I cannot help but smile at the simplicity of the message Chris has just imparted: how much better the world would be if we all stepped through life a little more carefully.

We’re giving away the ultimate sanctuary retreat at one of our tiny houses. Enter for your chance to win 2-nights overlooking the rolling hills and rescued animals of Edgar’s Mission.

Join us at the sanctuary for our new school holiday program, Kindness Club. This hands-on, interactive experience for children aged 6-12, provides children with the opportunity to engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission.