05/04/2026
In the midst of travel sports seasons, it’s nice to have something so grounding as animals to care for. Some days, they give us the knucks we need before a big game. Other days, they remind us that our self worth isn’t dependent on youth sports. I truly love getting to experience both sides and reminding my kids that there is so much to life and they can embrace it all. They don’t have to pick one thing at age 8. Or age 18. Or age 40.
Maybe sports won’t be a part of their lives forever, but those lessons will endure. Maybe they won’t have a herd of goats and flock of chickens, but they will know what it means to show up for someone that depends on them every day.
