Two years ago Cieste was off her feet for three weeks and living in part of the sheep barn. After daily food, water and cuddles she miraculously recovered and rejoined the flock. Last February she gave birth to a healthy lamb which she fed for several months. She remained skinny but active until today when, at age 13 or more, she took herself into the field shelter to die.

The vet came to administer the final injection and then took her away. She had a wonderful life, gave birth to many lambs and couldn’t face another winter. Sleep well.

He died very young leaving her with two tiny children pictured here.

There’s more about this in my forthcoming book. The white-haired woman is an amazing 98 snd travelled from Florida to visit her girls. She is astounding.

Cats snuggled up on my chair and me on the floor

On such a glorious morning