I know you likely won't see this but- I was an Academic Advisor at two major universities, so I know what I'm talking about. Having cancer is, 100%, a reason for Jess to have this semester either removed from her record, her grades changed to Pass/Fail ( so it won't affect her GPA), or an one of a bunch of other scenarios that will help her, retroactively, at ANY college. If she hasn't already, she needs to get in touch with the Dean responsible for her major and see what they can offer her.
I’d love to have a Jess-picked yarn. Either her favorite color or the color that corresponds to her cancer. Maybe portions of the proceeds could get donated to a charity of Jess’ choice? ❤
SANDI-your methods to warm lambs with a water bucket taught me that I could save baby chicks on my farm when they were hypothermic. Just the other day I had one fall out of the nest as it hatched, and I found it, barely alive and still wet from the humidity inside of the egg. I brought it inside and used warm water and a plastic sandwich bag. Your methods not only save the lives of sheep, but baby chicks too! Poultry farmers like me are eternally grateful for the knowledge you provide in these videos. THANK YOU. -Elissa, sending ❤ and well wishes to your daughter from Washington State. I’m her age and I can’t imagine what your family is going through right now.
How interesting!! I'm a nurse, but I never stopped to think about how this warming method could save other animal's lives! I'm so glad you tried that, and it worked! One more chick in the nest! 🐣🐤🐥 Hugs from Alabama ❤️
Elissa, thank you for your post! It brings tears to my eyes. I have been recommending Sandi and Mark to others, especially those just starting out. They are wonderful teachers and mentors. Others can learn from her, it doesn't have to do with only sheep! Like treating the belly button so it isn't laying in filth. Especially since Momma's like to dig and get right down into that manure! The heat, maybe? I love seeing her treating those belly buttons to ward off joint ill and OTHER problems, immediately, and moving them to freshly bedded pens. Mark explains the how, when and why of spreading manure. Rotating crops, Cover crops, what to grow and when. He isn't afraid to share his knowledge. I love that they are not "factory farmers" that don't give a damn about the health or comfort of their animals. It warms my heart to see the love & compassion. That she shares the joys, struggles, and heartbreaks. The reality of the circle of life.
I've done this in the past. The last time was when I found a dead, ice cold, day old house sparrow that had been pushed out of the nest and it was laying on my barn floor. I picked up the cold, pink body to throw it into the paddock so I wouldn't step on it, and as I carried it, the little thing slowly opened and closed it's mouth. Amazed, I quickly ran it into the house, put the body under warm tap water, put it into a box with hot water in bottles wrapped in towels, fed it 36 times a day and now she is 5 years old and has free flight of the house! Sweetie Pie has quite the personality, angrily squawking and pecking at her perch if grumpy early in the morning, quietly whistling when happy to see me, frantically chirping if I use hair spray, she hates the color red, rolls her body in my hair when she wants a bath, hates bare feet and pecks my toes until they hurt and I put socks on, loves lettuce and millet. Just love her!
The fact that you thank your sheep when they do what you ask of them (after many years of farming) speaks volumes to your heart being in the right place. You’re my favourite TH-camr
I just want to say: feel free to share as much about Jess as you want if that helps you with the process. We're here to support you, no matter what ❤. Everything is going to be ok
That's not the best advice because even though some of us are safe, there are plenty who are not and then there are gov. spies into peoples personal lives and somethings are no one's business. Right to privacy, for Jess and the family. They share more than is comfortable for many of us were we in their shoes. Let Jess talk if she wants to, but Sandy is wise in letting Jess talk about her own business.
@@susanpendell4215 Sandy knows that family comes first, and we love her even more for that. "There is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother," & Sandy knows that too. Not everyone can be/should be trusted. We are all 'along for the ride,' however long it may last; and we pray it will be fulfilling for all.❤
I started to cry when you said you were keeping Peta and Teddy 🐻. Teddy has come to mean more to me than I had expected. I know it sounds weird but it's true. And Lil Peta,she's such a fighter of course she should stay on the farm with you. Give Jess my love and also sending her strength and prayers. She's such an amazing woman.
In every visit to the golden girls, I notice that Ruby just loves you. She is always interested in stopping near you for an interaction. Just so lovely to see. Older version of Willow love.
Hey Cindy, watching Ruby air lick while Sandi is scratching her is exactly what my cat does! I get tickled, knowing that I'm scratching the best spot at the moment. You know it feels so good.... 😋
Willow: “that nail trim ride was fun mum can I do it again!” Teddy and Peta: “yay we get to stay at nanna’s out on the farm?!” “Not sure about aunt Tomaytoes though”
Oh yeah, Zoe!!!! Was tickled pink at the news, along with our sweet Ruby's retirement into the golden girls club! Those ladies rock, and we have Sandi to thank for that! You're awesome, Sandi!! The whole Brock Flock loves you! Hugs from Alabama ❤️
Sometimes I go back & watch Pita's story. It amazes me every time I see it. How that tiny, _tiny_ little thing popped back into the world of the living, when her 5 preceding siblings didn't- is an outright miracle. I hope she lives a long, productive life at Shepherd Farms- & becomes a Golden Girl at the tail end of it.🐑
I hope it gives Jess solace that almost a million folks all around the world will be thinking of her Friday and cheering her on. Kick cancer’s ass girl!
I use to live in the countryside in the north of England and when you hear how much machinery costs the farmers you tend to stand there with your mouth wide open and then wonder how they manage to live. I'd like to see a lot more grants for farmers all around the world. Another great video and Jess is you see this girl you're looking great. Xx
Excellent point, Sarah. It is becoming unfathomable for farmers in the US. My mom's family were rural farmers and had to 'share crop' during the depression years just to survive. As a matter of fact, many still live on dirt roads to this day. However, most of the land has been sold because of the astronomically high price of farming. Unfortunately, many people don't realize or even stop and think about where your food comes from. What a shame. We should appreciate and tell them thank you. It's a hard job, but we would starve without them! Hugs from Alabama ❤️
Your lambs actually get into my memory and because I suffer from severe depression and PTSD and being a survivor of domestic violence, I just want to thank you and your family for all your lambs and sheep and rams making their beautiful bellowing sounds… helps me fall to sleep knowing my subconscious is actually counting the new lambs as they are being marked during lambing. And I’m praying for Jess. I can’t imagine what she’s going through… my dad has cancer and I pray Jess’s surgery and recovery go well❤and prayers… Tracey
I am in the same/similar situation as you. Sandi’s videos are so good for my mental health. I’m so glad you benefit as much as I do watching Sandi & her beautiful family & SHEEP! 🐑💕
@@jo6554 Thank you Jo I’ve never had anyone ( well that’s a lie because I sang on TH-cam a long time ago but didn’t really get the likes probably because I was going through a patch of trying not to be greetie or selfish) BUT anyway Mrs. Sandi has been keeping the demons away from my heart for the past I think 3 weeks.
@@kayrossiter6890 ThankYou Kay, I don’t take any meds because I’ve lived with the mood swings, but in my defense, the mood swings and irritability have been provoked, but that’s in the past. I learning that my younger sibling might have it maybe alittle worse but that’s only my prospective…but ThankYou for your kindness
I wouldn't normal advocate for stuff but being a person with anxiety, depression, PTSD I've been hearing more and more about people recovering and responding very well by intaking a very small amount of a magic Ms. I believe more research is starting to be done in the psychology, pharmaceutical side of things. I personally don't like going anywhere bear antidepressants as I don't think they allow your body to make adaptions and positive chances it just keeps you suspended in blah. Lots of hugs too you. These videos really make my entire week, They are my version of medicine.
I think you should do some color combinations/varieties for cancer awareness. Maybe felt a cancer awareness ribbon into the dryer balls? Be a great tribute to what Jess and the family are going through. ❤
So glad to hear you are keeping Pita! She really was a p.i.t.a., but her personality makes up for it! I'm glad to see you doing "ordinary" chores and not as stressed as you were. I know it's a bit like a swan - calm and serene on top, but paddling like h*ll to stay afloat!
JESS! 😂 Sorry, my inner dog-trainer pops out randomly. If you want Piper to learn solid foundation behaviors like “Sit”, you need to reward THAT behavior (at least praise, if you aren’t carrying kibble or treats), BEFORE asking for (or allowing) additional behaviors (like stand up/dance). Puppies minds are like sponges at this age. A little consistency and clear command/rewards and you’re going to have such a nice dog there! ❤ She obviously wants to please. What a cutie.
Isn't it helpful to have specific hand commands for each behavior as well? I know dogs can get confused by verbal commands at times but if you pair a verbal command with a unique hand signal for each behavior, it seems to help them learn more quickly and get confused/overwhelmed less. I believe that's what it said when I researched it anyway. 🤷🏻♀️
@@kerseykrewzoo I’ve taught all my working dog hand signals with their verbal commands. I’ve mainly done it for when they can’t hear me but can see me. Or in the likes of my hunting dog, where we may have to be silent/ quiet.
I too have taught hand and verbal communication with my furbabies and so glad I have… My 🐶 is 13yrs and 3 years ago a renter next door kicked my 🐶 in the head causing him to go deaf, so now my 🐶 knows exactly what I am saying through hand gestures, he’s still the same loving furbabie as before, the best guard 🐶 and we are our own best mates 💞🐶. 🇦🇺
@@mornaslocum8376 They kicked your dog hard enough to cause it to go deaf?! Wth is wrong with people?! I'm so glad your dog is okay except for the deafness. Hand signals, in my honest opinion, help an animal to visually understand what may be a bit confusing to them verbally. I try to combine both, that way if my hands aren't free, my voice is and if I need to be quiet, I have the hand signals to fall back on. So far, it's working well. I own snakes and lizards that I'm target training and that visual cue is ultra-important with them to be successful.
@@melb5467 That's the best way, in my opinion. At least, it's been working well for me and my animals. As you said, sometimes they get out of hearing distance or you have to be quiet like while hunting or hiding. Having a backup in situations like that really helps set my mind at ease.
When I had three dogs, I trained them to individual commands, plus group commands. Working on "sit" with one dog, but needing to repeat it until she did - the other two dogs were sitting and waited very patiently BUT each time I told Zip to sit, the other two would lift their haunches juuuust a little, then emphatically sit, looking at Zip as if to say "this is how you do it!" Later, Zip and Abby taught C how to jump in the water. I loved watching them teach each other.
I love that your keeping Pita... because you know, she's Pita. 😆 I was worried she wouldn't stick around! ETA: I'm a crocheter. There's no way I can just get yarn from you! Just release more yarn please :)
I'm bi-stitchual and would love love love some yarn! Black or white (cause I dye my own colors when I can) I would love some black yarn, doesn't even have to be all black. I have to say I don't need more yarn, I want more!! Sandi you work so hard, I can't imagine doing half the things you do daily even if I were 20. I'm keeping Jess in my prayers also. I watch all your videos and have gone back and watched almost every video you have put up.
I ran a small fibre mill for about 10 years, I really loved seeing the mill footage here. I’m really happy you’re doing things with your wool, so often right now wool is simply considered waste, and it’s such a wonderful fibre.
My mother had ovarian cancer also, I am praying for Jess and and you Sandi and Mark and Jack. How about with the wool we do something to raise awareness for ovarian cancer as it affects young and old, my mother was 82. Thank you for considering. Neda
We ❤❤❤❤ seeing the sheep...... THIS IS YOUR CHANNEL, IF YOU NEED TO GET STUFF OFF YOUR CHEST, WE ARE ALL HERE.... Don't worry about us, we're happy to watch whatever you post!!!! Much love to the Brock Fam ❤❤❤
Sandi, you are an amazing woman. I wouldn't have made it thru my cancer diagnoses last year without mom. Best advice I can give you and Jess is, stay positive no matter how sick she is and all she goes thru it. Make sure she stays on the diet the oncologist suggests(learned the hard way). Last but not least, she needs to rest and not push herself. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery is exhausting on the mind and body. My prayers and healing vibes that all turns out good
@sandi Brock -- it would be nice to have something that involves Jess with the wool so we can show support and unity in what she and your family is going through ❤
I ❤ it!! Y’all have become an important part of my day. The sheep have become my emotional support animals. Thank you for sharing your story and Jess’s story. Many hugs to y’all! ❤
Jes looks great her spirit and smile. Prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery. Sandi your amazing! Thank you for being an inspiration to a lot of us we love you and all you do.
I’m so glad you’re keeping Teddy and Pita. 😊 I love meeting up with the golden girls too. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. You’re such a good mom caring for Jess and making your family your first priority. Just like you once said, you’re “a mom, a wife, a farmer, in that order.”
As a knitter, it warms my heart to see you making good use of your wool! I’ve tried and haven’t been able to get a skein of your yarn yet. It’s OK. The sheep will keep making wool.
Keep trying and follow her on Instagram. You have better luck, i managed to get some by staring at my phone on her shop page counting down the seconds. Her wool goes super quick! I got natural one time and pink another. It is definitely worth the trouble and don't be surprised of you can only get a bulkier yarn. The tighter strands are so rare to get.
I don't know how I found your page but I truly enjoy it. I'm a 60 year old women fighting Ovarian cancer for the last 8 years, I will never have sheep, guess I should never say never. lol I feel lucky to have my chickens, which I started nine years ago. Sending prayers to Jess and your family. Hugs
It is so good to hear the weather in Celsius. I'm an Aussie in Michigan, and I've been here 13 years and still work in Celsius. Also, Sandy, you work so hard. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
I am so happy you're keeping Teddy and Pita and can't wait to see what's in store for Popcorn. As for your wool, I LOVE your kits. It'd be cute to have a kit comes out with either all 3 doggies, or even with Willow or the golden girlies ahhh so many things!!! Super excited to see what you decide to do with your upcoming wool!! Also, keeping g you and Jess in my thoughts and prayers!!
A slightly customizable sheep kit would be awesome - a little wood or wire frame and two colors of wool to felt around it, and people could make specific sheep or fantasy sheep. (Personally I'd make a blue sheep with white face and legs, and maybe add some little white felt wings. 😊
I agree! Thank you Sandi and Jess for allowing us to follow your journey. Never in my wildest imagination would I think I would follow and love a "sheep" channel. I'm from west Texas. We grow tumbleweeds.😊
The puppy is SOO cute! 🥰Glad to see the harness on wee Miss Piper is not a collar, so no danger of further collapsing her little trachea! Of course the Brocks invest in the best pet-friendly devices! 💕💕
I use rolled elk leather harnesses. Spreads the weight out over the chest, so no tracheal problems, and it doesn't snag or mat long hair. Super buttery soft and sturdy too.
@@silversiren7046 where do you get them, what brand? My dog is almost ready for a new one for attaching to the car seatbelt tether so he doesn’t get into the front seat when we’re driving, he chewed his last one up when it was left in his reach accidentally.
Jess and family = the dream team! Willow still loving on Mama Sandi, and I laughed at Lucy being a lamb snob. Happy that the Nanny is working. Thanks for finding time to post Sandi. XXX
I'm so happy to hear you will be keeping Teddy and Peta. I look forward to seeing them over time. Thank you for showing the wool factory where it is processed. I have only been here a year. But I have loved watching your videos, and I'm always looking forward to the next one. Prayers for things to go well with Jess. GOD Bless you all. 🙏 💕
Lucy: “you’re bringing a puppy into this house? Fine. I’ll make friends with the lambs. “Did I mention how much I don’t like the lambs? This is a real sacrifice for me. But at least they’re not puppies.” Also Lucy: “I sat and no one cared. I sat first. No one even noticed. I have very low job satisfaction.”
Always interesting. Just a heads up for Jess. I had one of my ovaries taken because of a tubal pregnancy, and I had crying jags for 3 months until my good ovary kicked in every month. The doctors may have meds now to help you over this. Prayers to you and your family.❤
Mark always helps you when you need him to as well as you help him when needed. I think that is so nice to have team work between you two.❤️❤️. Mark is a clever dude. You are very organized, it looks like, which is great.👍. I pray your time with Jess goes well🙏❤️❤️
YAY been looking for ya!! Hope all is well, prayers for you ALL. People, puppy's and sheepy's!! 😊 I can totally attest to the amount of farm equipment expenses!! It's insane!! $$$ 24/7, and something is always needing fixed, maintained consistently, diesel, etc. People have no idea the expenses that go into maintaining the equipment much less paying for said equipment!! Nothing is free, even with farmers grants we still pay!! Much love Mark, Sandi, Jack, Jess, And all the Brock Flock !! Love to your wonderful comment section also, most are very supportive and the great subscribers you've earned!! So close to 1M🎉
Good luck with Jess’s surgery. Sending you guys lots of thoughts and prayers! PS At 25:00 minute mark, the trailer sounds like there is a metal-to-metal grinding sound. I’m thinking could be a sticky brake pad against the drum but if it’s the hub bearings seizing, you could lose a wheel or ruin the axle assembly. Just add to Mark’s list!
I love your videos. For ideas, would it be possible to have multiple wool skeins to choose from? 3 choices of color options would be so amazing. Maybe a Black and white Billy themed skein, where black is the main color, with little flecks of white throughout, since the Billy boys (and the girls!) all have white on their faces.
I love how anxious your dogs are to go to work and see the sheep in the morning. If we humans could all want to go to work like that every day, the world would be a better place.
Very interested in knowing if Popcorn is joining the golden girls. Lots of positive thoughts for a successful surgery for Jess. Good to see Mark taking care of his wrist so things heal well in the long term.
Anybody else notice how Sandi pats each rump as they are loaded- sure she knows where they are going, but a sort of GOOD-BYE My Little friends! Sandi is just the best all around!😊
Our family will be sending up extra prayers for your family, especially Jess and the surgical team very early on the 28th. Her documenting (and yours) of fertility treatment was powerful and beneficial for all who may face similar challenges. Stay strong. Thank you for today’s lovely video. Are you planning on shearing the golden girls?
Love to hear wool is coming this fall. I have a much-treasured skein of plane wool (not colored) from one of the first times you had wool for sale that I love. You can see little bits of stuff that stayed in the wool when it was processed which makes it all the more special. Knowing the stories of the sheep that it comes from makes it all the more special to me.
Wooohoo, a Sandi video! Lucy seems to do better with Piper, now. I hope they are getting along and Piper's health is improving. She's learning commands well so soon, too. Jess looks great! So glad Mark's fix worked for the Nanny and that frustration is gone. Thanks for the video, they are good for the body and soul. ILY
Hi Sandi , I know you keep the golden girls, would you keep any of the boys when they retire if they have had the snip so they can’t breed, thank you & it’s nice to see you smiling again 😊
It brings tears to my eyes seeing the wool getting processed for your launch. This is a combined effort of your sheep, you and Carissa and the ladies there. Seeing how excited it makes you is super good to see. Keep us updated on Jess so we can keep sending prayers and positive thoughts. That was awesome the Nanny didn't retire.
The injured ram probably looks like the "bad boy" so the ladies like him! It is SO cute when sheep wag their tails! Yes, you can't have tomatoes all over your Pita!😂 Kudos to Mark for his magic touch with the milk maid
Wondering what your rams would do with a biiig exercise ball or something like that, would they play like some horses do? Or would they be scared? If they play, how long would it live? :D
Loved it when jess was training her puppy to sit, then the others sat too, I think they thought they were going to get a treat.😄😄😄 That wool production shop is so interesting to see.
Most channels I watch/listen to at 1.5 speed or higher, as I go about my day. Not you. Normal speed it is, and you have my full attention. Sending warmth & sun from Southern Arizona 💗🌵💗
This is my winding down treat each night. I love the way you talk to your "babies" but also share your heartaches. I admire your strength, resilience, and your overall positive attitude. Stay strong! ❤️ 🙏 for Jess this Friday.
Good morning from North Texas. I watched the video days ago, but I am stopping by to say I am Praying Daily, often more, for Jess, for you, your family, and for all animals in your care. ✝️ FAITH JESS WILL WIN. ✝️ I Love y'all. God Bless y'all. ✝️
Praying for Jess! She's such a strong woman! I'm looking forward to the wool and yarn! I'd love to buy some worsted wool for your sheep! How neat that would be!
I know you likely won't see this but- I was an Academic Advisor at two major universities, so I know what I'm talking about. Having cancer is, 100%, a reason for Jess to have this semester either removed from her record, her grades changed to Pass/Fail ( so it won't affect her GPA), or an one of a bunch of other scenarios that will help her, retroactively, at ANY college. If she hasn't already, she needs to get in touch with the Dean responsible for her major and see what they can offer her.
I did this many years ago, due to a car crash that seriously messed with my vision. GPA was unaffected.
Or at the very least, being offered a postponement to her exams. They can be scheduled much later.
Great advice QuivaRPG.
Praying that this will pass with Jess being cured. God bless
@@user-hq3gn5xy3m she said she didn’t want to defer any exams because she did that last year and it was super stressful
I’d love to have a Jess-picked yarn. Either her favorite color or the color that corresponds to her cancer. Maybe portions of the proceeds could get donated to a charity of Jess’ choice? ❤
SANDI-your methods to warm lambs with a water bucket taught me that I could save baby chicks on my farm when they were hypothermic. Just the other day I had one fall out of the nest as it hatched, and I found it, barely alive and still wet from the humidity inside of the egg. I brought it inside and used warm water and a plastic sandwich bag. Your methods not only save the lives of sheep, but baby chicks too! Poultry farmers like me are eternally grateful for the knowledge you provide in these videos. THANK YOU.
-Elissa, sending ❤ and well wishes to your daughter from Washington State. I’m her age and I can’t imagine what your family is going through right now.
So glad that this worked well for the baby chick. 🐣💖
How interesting!! I'm a nurse, but I never stopped to think about how this warming method could save other animal's lives! I'm so glad you tried that, and it worked! One more chick in the nest! 🐣🐤🐥 Hugs from Alabama ❤️
Elissa, thank you for your post! It brings tears to my eyes. I have been recommending Sandi and Mark to others, especially those just starting out. They are wonderful teachers and mentors. Others can learn from her, it doesn't have to do with only sheep! Like treating the belly button so it isn't laying in filth. Especially since Momma's like to dig and get right down into that manure! The heat, maybe? I love seeing her treating those belly buttons to ward off joint ill and OTHER problems, immediately, and moving them to freshly bedded pens. Mark explains the how, when and why of spreading manure. Rotating crops, Cover crops, what to grow and when. He isn't afraid to share his knowledge.
I love that they are not "factory farmers" that don't give a damn about the health or comfort of their animals. It warms my heart to see the love & compassion. That she shares the joys, struggles, and heartbreaks. The reality of the circle of life.
I've done this in the past. The last time was when I found a dead, ice cold, day old house sparrow that had been pushed out of the nest and it was laying on my barn floor. I picked up the cold, pink body to throw it into the paddock so I wouldn't step on it, and as I carried it, the little thing slowly opened and closed it's mouth. Amazed, I quickly ran it into the house, put the body under warm tap water, put it into a box with hot water in bottles wrapped in towels, fed it 36 times a day and now she is 5 years old and has free flight of the house! Sweetie Pie has quite the personality, angrily squawking and pecking at her perch if grumpy early in the morning, quietly whistling when happy to see me, frantically chirping if I use hair spray, she hates the color red, rolls her body in my hair when she wants a bath, hates bare feet and pecks my toes until they hurt and I put socks on, loves lettuce and millet. Just love her!
Thank you guys for all the likes ❤️🥰 I really hope she sees this comment and responds, it would literally mean the world to me!!!
The fact that you thank your sheep when they do what you ask of them (after many years of farming) speaks volumes to your heart being in the right place. You’re my favourite TH-camr
I just want to say: feel free to share as much about Jess as you want if that helps you with the process. We're here to support you, no matter what ❤. Everything is going to be ok
That's not the best advice because even though some of us are safe, there are plenty who are not and then there are gov. spies into peoples personal lives and somethings are no one's business. Right to privacy, for Jess and the family. They share more than is comfortable for many of us were we in their shoes. Let Jess talk if she wants to, but Sandy is wise in letting Jess talk about her own business.
Amen!
@@susanpendell4215 Sandy knows that family comes first, and we love her even more for that. "There is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother," & Sandy knows that too. Not everyone can be/should be trusted. We are all 'along for the ride,' however long it may last; and we pray it will be fulfilling for all.❤
Agree. You give so much to your flock, family and us. Let us give to you
@@susanpendell4215 I said as much as she wants. Without pressure, just the things that she feels like sharing 🤷♀️
I started to cry when you said you were keeping Peta and Teddy 🐻. Teddy has come to mean more to me than I had expected. I know it sounds weird but it's true. And Lil Peta,she's such a fighter of course she should stay on the farm with you. Give Jess my love and also sending her strength and prayers. She's such an amazing woman.
In every visit to the golden girls, I notice that Ruby just loves you. She is always interested in stopping near you for an interaction. Just so lovely to see. Older version of Willow love.
Hey Cindy, watching Ruby air lick while Sandi is scratching her is exactly what my cat does! I get tickled, knowing that I'm scratching the best spot at the moment. You know it feels so good....
😋
Ruby is a good girl
Rubys mom Ruthie was the same way.
Willow: “that nail trim ride was fun mum can I do it again!”
Teddy and Peta: “yay we get to stay at nanna’s out on the farm?!” “Not sure about aunt Tomaytoes though”
Anyone else doing the happy dance Pita and Teddy are staying ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Was awaiting that snippet of news too 🩵
Yaayyy!
Oh yeah, Zoe!!!! Was tickled pink at the news, along with our sweet Ruby's retirement into the golden girls club! Those ladies rock, and we have Sandi to thank for that! You're awesome, Sandi!! The whole Brock Flock loves you! Hugs from Alabama ❤️
I felt excited as soon as Sandi said that Pita and Teddy are staying. I get attached to certain sheep.
@@dianebannister4591 me too. 😍
Sometimes I go back & watch Pita's story. It amazes me every time I see it.
How that tiny, _tiny_ little thing popped back into the world of the living, when her 5 preceding siblings didn't- is an outright miracle.
I hope she lives a long, productive life at Shepherd Farms- & becomes a Golden Girl at the tail end of it.🐑
Ruby's reaction to your scratches is so heartwarming.
I hope it gives Jess solace that almost a million folks all around the world will be thinking of her Friday and cheering her on. Kick cancer’s ass girl!
I use to live in the countryside in the north of England and when you hear how much machinery costs the farmers you tend to stand there with your mouth wide open and then wonder how they manage to live. I'd like to see a lot more grants for farmers all around the world. Another great video and Jess is you see this girl you're looking great. Xx
Excellent point, Sarah. It is becoming unfathomable for farmers in the US. My mom's family were rural farmers and had to 'share crop' during the depression years just to survive. As a matter of fact, many still live on dirt roads to this day. However, most of the land has been sold because of the astronomically high price of farming. Unfortunately, many people don't realize or even stop and think about where your food comes from. What a shame. We should appreciate and tell them thank you. It's a hard job, but we would starve without them! Hugs from Alabama ❤️
Entered Jess’s surgery 4/28 on my phone calendar for EXTRA SPECIAL PRAYERS. Prayer Warriors on duty!
Your lambs actually get into my memory and because I suffer from severe depression and PTSD and being a survivor of domestic violence, I just want to thank you and your family for all your lambs and sheep and rams making their beautiful bellowing sounds… helps me fall to sleep knowing my subconscious is actually counting the new lambs as they are being marked during lambing. And I’m praying for Jess. I can’t imagine what she’s going through… my dad has cancer and I pray Jess’s surgery and recovery go well❤and prayers… Tracey
I am in the same/similar situation as you. Sandi’s videos are so good for my mental health. I’m so glad you benefit as much as I do watching Sandi & her beautiful family & SHEEP! 🐑💕
@@jo6554 Thank you Jo I’ve never had anyone ( well that’s a lie because I sang on TH-cam a long time ago but didn’t really get the likes probably because I was going through a patch of trying not to be greetie or selfish) BUT anyway Mrs. Sandi has been keeping the demons away from my heart for the past I think 3 weeks.
@@kayrossiter6890 ThankYou Kay, I don’t take any meds because I’ve lived with the mood swings, but in my defense, the mood swings and irritability have been provoked, but that’s in the past. I learning that my younger sibling might have it maybe alittle worse but that’s only my prospective…but ThankYou for your kindness
You're so strong, keep going sweetie, your sheep-crazy family have your back ❤
I wouldn't normal advocate for stuff but being a person with anxiety, depression, PTSD I've been hearing more and more about people recovering and responding very well by intaking a very small amount of a magic Ms. I believe more research is starting to be done in the psychology, pharmaceutical side of things. I personally don't like going anywhere bear antidepressants as I don't think they allow your body to make adaptions and positive chances it just keeps you suspended in blah. Lots of hugs too you. These videos really make my entire week, They are my version of medicine.
Just put Jess’ surgery on my calendar as a reminder to pray extra for her, her surgical team, and you.💗
My sons surgery is on the 11th of May. Fingers crossed it’s the right result for both our kids ❤❤
I think you should do some color combinations/varieties for cancer awareness. Maybe felt a cancer awareness ribbon into the dryer balls? Be a great tribute to what Jess and the family are going through. ❤
That is a brilliant idea!
So glad to hear you are keeping Pita! She really was a p.i.t.a., but her personality makes up for it!
I'm glad to see you doing "ordinary" chores and not as stressed as you were. I know it's a bit like a swan - calm and serene on top, but paddling like h*ll to stay afloat!
JESS! 😂 Sorry, my inner dog-trainer pops out randomly. If you want Piper to learn solid foundation behaviors like “Sit”, you need to reward THAT behavior (at least praise, if you aren’t carrying kibble or treats), BEFORE asking for (or allowing) additional behaviors (like stand up/dance).
Puppies minds are like sponges at this age. A little consistency and clear command/rewards and you’re going to have such a nice dog there! ❤ She obviously wants to please. What a cutie.
Isn't it helpful to have specific hand commands for each behavior as well? I know dogs can get confused by verbal commands at times but if you pair a verbal command with a unique hand signal for each behavior, it seems to help them learn more quickly and get confused/overwhelmed less. I believe that's what it said when I researched it anyway. 🤷🏻♀️
@@kerseykrewzoo I’ve taught all my working dog hand signals with their verbal commands.
I’ve mainly done it for when they can’t hear me but can see me.
Or in the likes of my hunting dog, where we may have to be silent/ quiet.
I too have taught hand and verbal communication with my furbabies and so glad I have… My 🐶 is 13yrs and 3 years ago a renter next door kicked my 🐶 in the head causing him to go deaf, so now my 🐶 knows exactly what I am saying through hand gestures, he’s still the same loving furbabie as before, the best guard 🐶 and we are our own best mates 💞🐶. 🇦🇺
@@mornaslocum8376 They kicked your dog hard enough to cause it to go deaf?! Wth is wrong with people?! I'm so glad your dog is okay except for the deafness. Hand signals, in my honest opinion, help an animal to visually understand what may be a bit confusing to them verbally. I try to combine both, that way if my hands aren't free, my voice is and if I need to be quiet, I have the hand signals to fall back on. So far, it's working well. I own snakes and lizards that I'm target training and that visual cue is ultra-important with them to be successful.
@@melb5467 That's the best way, in my opinion. At least, it's been working well for me and my animals. As you said, sometimes they get out of hearing distance or you have to be quiet like while hunting or hiding. Having a backup in situations like that really helps set my mind at ease.
I laughed at Lucy's little moment with that one lamb trying to investigate her, she looked so offended once she realised hahaha
Yes, she had that don't touch this look
She was thinking "I'm only sitting here on the hay because the concrete is cold on my hiney.......not for you to touch me!"
Me too! Lucy was like...maybe if I turn my back on it, it'll go away.
Thought the lamb was going to wash Lucy's ears.
That also had me cracking up! 😂😂
I loves that all three dogs sat when Jess was trying to get her dog to sit. Well trained and well loved dogs.
When I had three dogs, I trained them to individual commands, plus group commands. Working on "sit" with one dog, but needing to repeat it until she did - the other two dogs were sitting and waited very patiently BUT each time I told Zip to sit, the other two would lift their haunches juuuust a little, then emphatically sit, looking at Zip as if to say "this is how you do it!" Later, Zip and Abby taught C how to jump in the water. I loved watching them teach each other.
I love that your keeping Pita... because you know, she's Pita. 😆 I was worried she wouldn't stick around!
ETA: I'm a crocheter. There's no way I can just get yarn from you! Just release more yarn please :)
yes i would love some yarn too, im a crocheter as well!!!!
I knit, I would too!!
Oh, it would be lovely to have wool for knitting projects!!! ❤️
I'm bi-stitchual and would love love love some yarn! Black or white (cause I dye my own colors when I can) I would love some black yarn, doesn't even have to be all black. I have to say I don't need more yarn, I want more!! Sandi you work so hard, I can't imagine doing half the things you do daily even if I were 20. I'm keeping Jess in my prayers also. I watch all your videos and have gone back and watched almost every video you have put up.
@@katpraeuner9794 I love that, bi-stitchual! Me too!!
I ran a small fibre mill for about 10 years, I really loved seeing the mill footage here. I’m really happy you’re doing things with your wool, so often right now wool is simply considered waste, and it’s such a wonderful fibre.
Sandi, I think that if a kit was made , with directions and wool, on how to knit/crochet the lamb sweaters would be absolutely the greatest thing...
Oh my gosh yes! They're so cute!!
My mother had ovarian cancer also, I am praying for Jess and and you Sandi and Mark and Jack. How about with the wool we do something to raise awareness for ovarian cancer as it affects young and old, my mother was 82. Thank you for considering. Neda
Ovarian cancer ribbon is teal.
Prayers for all in this hard time. Jess brightens my day with her smile.
She's got her mother's smile and her mother's spirit, very strong women,,,
We ❤❤❤❤ seeing the sheep...... THIS IS YOUR CHANNEL, IF YOU NEED TO GET STUFF OFF YOUR CHEST, WE ARE ALL HERE.... Don't worry about us, we're happy to watch whatever you post!!!! Much love to the Brock Fam ❤❤❤
Sandi, you are an amazing woman. I wouldn't have made it thru my cancer diagnoses last year without mom. Best advice I can give you and Jess is, stay positive no matter how sick she is and all she goes thru it. Make sure she stays on the diet the oncologist suggests(learned the hard way). Last but not least, she needs to rest and not push herself. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery is exhausting on the mind and body. My prayers and healing vibes that all turns out good
I love how well your herding dog is trained. It seems as though there isn’t a lot of need to even give her calls.
Oh my Gosh: Jess's baby already following commands.....smart dog with good role models
I would love to see a Willow felting kit when she had her bangs. So excited to see her babies
@sandi Brock -- it would be nice to have something that involves Jess with the wool so we can show support and unity in what she and your family is going through ❤
Maybe a felting kit showing her puppy, Piper!
Yes!!!
I ❤ it!! Y’all have become an important part of my day. The sheep have become my emotional support animals. Thank you for sharing your story and Jess’s story. Many hugs to y’all! ❤
I had actually commented that she make some of the wool the color of the ovarian cancer ribbon, which I believe is teal.
TEAL coloured wool in support of jess current journey to support ovarian cancer fighters xx love to you all you are always in my prayers xx
Jes looks great her spirit and smile. Prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery.
Sandi your amazing! Thank you for being an inspiration to a lot of us we love you and all you do.
Prayer's for you and family Jesse stay positively and you are definitely do it I'm sorry there my brain went but love you sandy prayers
I’m so glad you’re keeping Teddy and Pita. 😊
I love meeting up with the golden girls too.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
You’re such a good mom caring for Jess and making your family your first priority.
Just like you once said, you’re “a mom, a wife, a farmer, in that order.”
As a knitter, it warms my heart to see you making good use of your wool! I’ve tried and haven’t been able to get a skein of your yarn yet. It’s OK. The sheep will keep making wool.
I am hoping to get some wool and felting kits before you sell out, I have not been lucky either. ❤❤
I would love to get a skein of wool!!!
Keep trying and follow her on Instagram. You have better luck, i managed to get some by staring at my phone on her shop page counting down the seconds. Her wool goes super quick! I got natural one time and pink another. It is definitely worth the trouble and don't be surprised of you can only get a bulkier yarn. The tighter strands are so rare to get.
I’m love your vlog. I hope Jess is doing well. Stay tough Jess and mom. Can’t wait for Willow to become a mommy. Love everything you do
I don't know how I found your page but I truly enjoy it. I'm a 60 year old women fighting Ovarian cancer for the last 8 years, I will never have sheep, guess I should never say never. lol I feel lucky to have my chickens, which I started nine years ago. Sending prayers to Jess and your family. Hugs
Good morning Sandi, Mark, Jess, and Jack. ❤Prayers ❤ Much love. Thanks for taking us to Mariposa to see the wool being processed. I ❤ wool.😊
It is so good to hear the weather in Celsius. I'm an Aussie in Michigan, and I've been here 13 years and still work in Celsius. Also, Sandy, you work so hard. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
As soon as you drop a vlog, I click faster than a rat up a drain pipe! ❤
I am so happy you're keeping Teddy and Pita and can't wait to see what's in store for Popcorn. As for your wool, I LOVE your kits. It'd be cute to have a kit comes out with either all 3 doggies, or even with Willow or the golden girlies ahhh so many things!!! Super excited to see what you decide to do with your upcoming wool!! Also, keeping g you and Jess in my thoughts and prayers!!
A slightly customizable sheep kit would be awesome - a little wood or wire frame and two colors of wool to felt around it, and people could make specific sheep or fantasy sheep. (Personally I'd make a blue sheep with white face and legs, and maybe add some little white felt wings. 😊
@@wickeddelight awwww, that would be so super cute!!
I agree! Thank you Sandi and Jess for allowing us to follow your journey. Never in my wildest imagination would I think I would follow and love a "sheep" channel. I'm from west Texas. We grow tumbleweeds.😊
I’m from east Texas and feel the same 😂 we grew cattle and soybeans.
The puppy is SOO cute! 🥰Glad to see the harness on wee Miss Piper is not a collar, so no danger of further collapsing her little trachea! Of course the Brocks invest in the best pet-friendly devices! 💕💕
I use rolled elk leather harnesses. Spreads the weight out over the chest, so no tracheal problems, and it doesn't snag or mat long hair. Super buttery soft and sturdy too.
@@silversiren7046 where do you get them, what brand? My dog is almost ready for a new one for attaching to the car seatbelt tether so he doesn’t get into the front seat when we’re driving, he chewed his last one up when it was left in his reach accidentally.
Jess and family = the dream team! Willow still loving on Mama Sandi, and I laughed at Lucy being a lamb snob. Happy that the Nanny is working. Thanks for finding time to post Sandi. XXX
I'm so happy to hear you will be keeping Teddy and Peta. I look forward to seeing them over time. Thank you for showing the wool factory where it is processed. I have only been here a year. But I have loved watching your videos, and I'm always looking forward to the next one. Prayers for things to go well with Jess. GOD Bless you all. 🙏 💕
I look forward to being able to purchase wool or kits from you when the time is right.
Always support small/local businesses ❤
I know one shouldn't keep favorites but I'm so glad to hear you are keeping Teddy and little Pita.. ❤❤
YAY! So happy to hear you're keeping Teddy and Pita. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Love from a fellow Ontarian.
Lucy: “you’re bringing a puppy into this house? Fine. I’ll make friends with the lambs.
“Did I mention how much I don’t like the lambs? This is a real sacrifice for me. But at least they’re not puppies.”
Also Lucy: “I sat and no one cared. I sat first. No one even noticed. I have very low job satisfaction.”
😄😄😄😄😄💜
Always interesting. Just a heads up for Jess. I had one of my ovaries taken because of a tubal pregnancy, and I had crying jags for 3 months until my good ovary kicked in every month. The doctors may have meds now to help you over this. Prayers to you and your family.❤
The tail wags are too cute!
Good Luck Jess on your surgery. I’m praying for a fast painless recovery.
Mark always helps you when you need him to as well as you help him when needed. I think that is so nice to have team work between you two.❤️❤️. Mark is a clever dude. You are very organized, it looks like, which is great.👍. I pray your time with Jess goes well🙏❤️❤️
I love how they look at you when one of them just walks up to you Sandi ❤ your sheep know you love them
Love to watch the lambs race around. So of them do a little dance that always lifts my spirits. God bless everyone.
YAY been looking for ya!! Hope all is well, prayers for you ALL. People, puppy's and sheepy's!! 😊 I can totally attest to the amount of farm equipment expenses!! It's insane!! $$$ 24/7, and something is always needing fixed, maintained consistently, diesel, etc. People have no idea the expenses that go into maintaining the equipment much less paying for said equipment!! Nothing is free, even with farmers grants we still pay!! Much love Mark, Sandi, Jack, Jess, And all the Brock Flock !! Love to your wonderful comment section also, most are very supportive and the great subscribers you've earned!! So close to 1M🎉
Prayers to Jess for her surgery and healing. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Speaking as a knitter, I love to see the whole process from sheep to yarn. Is Popcorn going out with the Golden Girls?
Good luck with Jess’s surgery. Sending you guys lots of thoughts and prayers!
PS At 25:00 minute mark, the trailer sounds like there is a metal-to-metal grinding sound. I’m thinking could be a sticky brake pad against the drum but if it’s the hub bearings seizing, you could lose a wheel or ruin the axle assembly. Just add to Mark’s list!
Prayers for Jess and for your family that you only will hear good news.
I just admire rubies love for you, so pure. Also prayers to Jess and the rest of you guys! She will do unexpectedly great!
I love your videos. For ideas, would it be possible to have multiple wool skeins to choose from? 3 choices of color options would be so amazing. Maybe a Black and white Billy themed skein, where black is the main color, with little flecks of white throughout, since the Billy boys (and the girls!) all have white on their faces.
Now *that* would be pretty! I can just imagine a nice sweater out of that yarn.
Great idea! I'd love to work that!
I love that idea!
I love how anxious your dogs are to go to work and see the sheep in the morning. If we humans could all want to go to work like that every day, the world would be a better place.
Very interested in knowing if Popcorn is joining the golden girls.
Lots of positive thoughts for a successful surgery for Jess. Good to see Mark taking care of his wrist so things heal well in the long term.
Popcorn and Ruby Sue will become golden girls
@@The_LordI expect Willow will too, eventually. And Pita.
Anybody else notice how Sandi pats each rump as they are loaded- sure she knows where they are going, but a sort of GOOD-BYE My Little friends! Sandi is just the best all around!😊
Our family will be sending up extra prayers for your family, especially Jess and the surgical team very early on the 28th. Her documenting (and yours) of fertility treatment was powerful and beneficial for all who may face similar challenges. Stay strong. Thank you for today’s lovely video. Are you planning on shearing the golden girls?
I agree that it was nice that Jess shared the fertility treatment. I didn't really know how it worked. 🙂💜
Love to hear wool is coming this fall. I have a much-treasured skein of plane wool (not colored) from one of the first times you had wool for sale that I love. You can see little bits of stuff that stayed in the wool when it was processed which makes it all the more special. Knowing the stories of the sheep that it comes from makes it all the more special to me.
Wooohoo, a Sandi video! Lucy seems to do better with Piper, now. I hope they are getting along and Piper's health is improving. She's learning commands well so soon, too. Jess looks great! So glad Mark's fix worked for the Nanny and that frustration is gone. Thanks for the video, they are good for the body and soul. ILY
Hearing you say you are keeping Teddie & Peta made my day! Sending love and strength to you and Jess.
Prayers for Jess. You work so hard you need to rest more. BLESSINGS to you and your family. Absolutely love your channel keep up the great work.
I believe today is surgery day. Please know I’m praying for Jess, you and the rest of your family, the doctors, and quick healing! ❤
Hi Sandi , I know you keep the golden girls, would you keep any of the boys when they retire if they have had the snip so they can’t breed, thank you & it’s nice to see you smiling again 😊
I think Billy she would if any. She would probably have to fix them.. I'm not sure.
She’s s said that she doesn’t keep the boys because they get too rough. Vlog 606
Yay!! Pita's staying! Makes me so happy!! 💕💕
With great anticipation I reloaded my page! Yes! Another instalment of the sheeps ❤️
The timing of the “very smeared” ewe lamb looking up at being pointed at LEGITIMATELY looking offended has me weak. 😂
It brings tears to my eyes seeing the wool getting processed for your launch. This is a combined effort of your sheep, you and Carissa and the ladies there. Seeing how excited it makes you is super good to see. Keep us updated on Jess so we can keep sending prayers and positive thoughts. That was awesome the Nanny didn't retire.
For the wool, I suggest a teal theme in support of Jess's cancer struggles.
I will be sending many prayers on 4/28 for Jess and your family. We are all sending positive thoughts your way. ❤
Roving for spinners would be awesome!
Yes, definitely this. I love spinning :)
Thank you for all of your hard work! We love that you make your wool available for us to purchase! Prayers and love to all!
Whoohoo, looking forward to seeing your wool!!
Sending love and light to your family, your daughter is in my prayers 🕊💖👼🙏
I am thankful that you posted this video today so that folks that want to pray for sweet Jess can do so on Friday.
The injured ram probably looks like the "bad boy" so the ladies like him! It is SO cute when sheep wag their tails! Yes, you can't have tomatoes all over your Pita!😂 Kudos to Mark for his magic touch with the milk maid
Wondering what your rams would do with a biiig exercise ball or something like that, would they play like some horses do? Or would they be scared? If they play, how long would it live? :D
Wool advent calendars! (maybe Christmas Billy with 24 three sided puff pockets or loops)
Hl. Jess on your exams and surgery. Sending prayers 🙏🙏🙏
I marvel at the sheer "busy-ness" of your life! I just want to help you sometimes when it's crazy!
Loved it when jess was training her puppy to sit, then the others sat too, I think they thought they were going to get a treat.😄😄😄 That wool production shop is so interesting to see.
Prayers for you Jess. Also to your mom and dad.
I think you should do some of Jessica's favorite colors for her beavery during this journey . Call them Jessica's journey line. Praying for you all❤
Even a beanie in support of Jess! Brave Beans!
Or "Brock family: thick as Wool!
Most channels I watch/listen to at 1.5 speed or higher, as I go about my day. Not you. Normal speed it is, and you have my full attention. Sending warmth & sun from Southern Arizona 💗🌵💗
Virtual hugs to you all -- thank you so much for continuing to share your daily life with us💜
This is my winding down treat each night. I love the way you talk to your "babies" but also share your heartaches. I admire your strength, resilience, and your overall positive attitude. Stay strong! ❤️
🙏 for Jess this Friday.
The wool mill and the farm work so well for us all. Amazing production
Good morning from North Texas. I watched the video days ago, but I am stopping by to say I am Praying Daily, often more, for Jess, for you, your family, and for all animals in your care. ✝️ FAITH JESS WILL WIN. ✝️ I Love y'all. God Bless y'all. ✝️
Autumn is the time for many colours! Purple, orange, soft green and brown.
Make it bright and warm.
We all pray for your family 🙏
Praying for Jess! She's such a strong woman! I'm looking forward to the wool and yarn! I'd love to buy some worsted wool for your sheep! How neat that would be!