shepherd's hands
24 Sep 2020

Into the Shepherd’s Hands

by | posted in: Raising Sheep | 9

Through the shepherd’s hands new life is welcomed to the farm. These same hands care for each sheep, feeding them, tending them when sick, guiding them to new pastures, and giving them security. The sheep learn the touch of their shepherd’s hands and the sound of their voice. They learn that when in their shepherd’s presence, they are safe, cared … Read More

shepherding
14 Apr 2017

The Heart Work of Shepherding

by | posted in: Lambing | 7

  shepherding ~ a person who tends and rears sheep. The past two weeks have been one of those heart wrenching times when shepherding has not been easy, when the tears flow gently. The dictionary makes the job of shepherding sound so cut and dry, so black and white. It does not talk about the heart work of shepherding-the clinging … Read More