01/01/2026
Not going to lie, 2025 sucked and was filled with the most heartbreak I could personally deal with.
This year we lost our mascot and son, Lily. He was the one that started it all. Crap, seriously 3 sentences in already bawling my eyes out. Just a tiny little stray duckling running through the neighborhood. I love him so much.
This year we finished losing everyone we had moved here with.
Then November was a nightmare I could not wake up from that lasted for weeks on end. One day I will talk about it, but now all I can do is just cry. I am not sure if it almost put me over the edge or if it did. What happened in November I would never even wish I the worst of enemies.
One thing I know is some pulled through. I know that I better have my sh*take mushrooms together by summer before migration season hits again.
But from all this darkness there was light. A community of kindhearted people that came together and brought supplies like carriers, cleaning supplies, Tupperware bowls for makeshift feeders, carriers-so many fricken carriers it was beautiful.
I met so many amazing people-they were my angels in the heart of hell.
And so many people who donated this year to help feeding the many tummies who apparently have a black hole in them.
We took in a chameleon who I am head over heels with.
Just recently we took in a pretty injured baby, who is now able to put weight on her legs and wounds are healing and I wish I could tell the beautiful family who rescued her how well she is doing. She still has healing to go, but she is pulling strong. The swelling and bruising are going down. In a few days I might let her try walking, we will see.
And all the hides we got are a blessing. I mean the ducks are not using them, but at night I sleep a little bit better knowing they have them out. And they are so warm. I will make a review on my TikTok account.
Did my idea of how this place would look turn out - not a chance. Goals met - nope. Are the animals fed - hell yeah! Do they have safe places to sleep - its alright. Yes, they do. I would feel better if it was Fort Knox. Or if I could put a restraining order on all the coyotes and eagles and hawks and racoons...yeah that would be nice. Not realistic, but nice.
We got the colony and then some fixed and most went and found their forever homes or new colony.
This place could never run without the help of all of you who make it possible.
Wishing all an amazing New Year. From our hearts, we wish you a year of blessings, good health, much success, and always an abundance of love and support.
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