For HM Members only!

Over the last month my family has been plagued by several different illnesses and a pretty severe injury. This can be a challenge for every mother, let alone a mother in charge of managing a homestead. No matter how sick we are, animals still need cared for and gardens still need tended if we expect them to survive.

I feel very grateful that as I was lying sick in bed and/or caring for my injured toddler for nearly three straight weeks, the entire homestead didn’t fall apart, because I have very capable helpers in my children. Now, they aren’t perfect helpers and they don’t always do the chores exactly as I would, but they can keep the ship afloat for me and that’s what matters…