That was the MOST lambs we've EVER had... but was it TOO MANY?! | Vlog 687
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- We made it!
Spring lambing 2023 is officially over, but wow... the hits kept coming leading into the final delivery which was by far the worst I've ever assisted.
Thank you all for being a part of this lambing journey... definitely not my finest days, and life can do that.
But we do what we can with what we have.
This was by far the most lambs per ewe that I've ever had on the farm... but honestly, with the losses associated with these numbers, I question whether it's something to re-assessed.
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I saw Jesse’s post. I’m sending you all my love, prayers and positive energy 💙💙💙💙 You all will be in my daily prayers! ❤❤❤❤
Oh where . Was just asking myself where i can find it . 😮
@@BlacksheepOP976 here is the link th-cam.com/video/4DYB4YWVU_4/w-d-xo.html
@@BlacksheepOP976 its on her channel, linked in the description
Amen. Sending love and prayers to all ❤❤❤❤
I also saw the post and certainly understand now all the surfaces of emotions throughout the discouraging moments of stillborns. May God give this family hope and endurance and healing.
Sandi, you did an unbelievable job under horrible circumstances and you may not feel the same but I for one am super proud *for* you. We send nothing but gratitude, love and support (mixed with a healthy dose of amazement) for all you have accomplished. Congratulations for making it through the hardest lambing you've ever had. And thank you on behalf of fellow sufferers for helping normalize the discussion of trauma and mental health issues. You're a very special and well-loved part of our lives! ❤
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I second that! Sandi - you are amazing.
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful thank you for sharing
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Totally agree❤❤❤
My own son was born with a brain tumor we didn't know about until he was 15 years old. Thankfully, he is now a successful dad and horse shoe guy... brain blank...
But lots of out here share ur pain, and we are here to lift u up as you do for us...❤❤❤... prayers, hugs, strength, and love... do what u need to do... ur faithful friends😊
@@jonzie369 I believe the word you were looking for is a farrier 😉
Sandi, your daughter has your amazing strength & tenacity, I *know* it doesn’t make this journey any easier, but Jess has caught this early (thank god you have such an amazing medical team who didn’t dismiss her due to her young age), she has every fighting chance of getting through this, you all do, & please, please remember you have nearly a million people from all over the world sending you, Jess & all of your family so much love, prayers & blessings through this journey. We aren’t going anywhere. We’re here every step of the way whenever either / any of you need us, OK? Talk to us, rant to us, get angry, use us as your soundboard, that’s what friends do, right? And I feel this community is more like a big friendship than anything else.
My father was a dairy farmer, he never took days off, not when I was hospitalised when I was 8, not when he was sick, any of my brothers were sick, mum was sick.. farming life is amazing, but brutal on your emotional headspace. Please take time for you. Lean on those around you when you can. You can only be strong for so long. Utilise any help others offer & don’t feel guilty for it (because I know what you’re like!)
Sending you all so much love, always, Laura xx 💗
Wonderfully said! Only thing I’d like to add for Sandy on that topic of accepting help when offered is, people want to help but don’t necessarily know what to do. Let them cook meals, let them grocery shop for you. It brings these people great joy when they can do something for you. You may have to be specific but they can accept that. My daughter was diagnosed with cancer when she was 2 years old. She turns 23 this year. I spent a lot of nights in prayer. God is good! Now I’m an oncology nurse. It’s gonna be tough in the beginning. Fully rely on God! ❤
@@trishavickers73 Amen to that! Sometimes it’s the ‘smaller’ gestures that mean so very much; meals cooked, after long & gruelling hospital stays, grocery shopping, a friend popping over to empty bins & pop the vacuum over, I know I’ve had friends who’s children or loved ones have had cancer who just appreciated a friend coming over for coffee, it just made them feel so much less alone.
I’m so glad your daughter is doing well now. X
@@LauraBidingCitizen thank you! And yes. Sometimes just someone sitting with you and no words spoken holds so much value. Just not being alone.
💯 percent agree! Couldn‘t have said it any better! Please do take good care of you (yourself, your family, your outstanding helper 👍). Reach out for help Wien you need it. - We all care for you and your family- sending big hugs and my very best wishes from Switzerland!
Absolutely what I was going to say! Sandi, you and Jess seem like very strong women. Your whole family seems like they are very strong. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers!
I noticed today that I have watched all your videos for 6 years now. You have grown so much as a farmer since I started. The little lamb doctor's office you set up up is amazing! You are also teaching us all so much. Even when you think you have failed you have shown someone what can happen. Keeping growing Sandi for all of us.
As a mental health professional, I applaud your speaking to the issues in farming and your specific stressors. Keep the faith because you have your priorities in order. ❤😊
As a bipolar person I very definitely understand what she is going through (not with sheep and daughter but with mental health).
I respect this lady TONS!!!!
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring.
Your words are very powerful
thank you for sharing
Blessings
Love and light to you and your's!
Praying for your family Sandy you got this Jess is a strong tough cookie like her mom
Is Jess ok????????
@@jennifermassie7227 go watch her video she explains her journey
Sandi, this has been a very busy lambing for you, likely the busiest ever. It has also been difficult for you personally with Mark’s broken wrist, and then Jessica’s cancer diagnosis. Being busy in difficult times, yet you’re hanging in there with all the determination and heart you can muster. You’re being the best supportive mom possible for Jessica, your #1 priority. And trying hard to look after your sheep #2 under trying circumstances. Take heart, you have a great family and friends supporting you. Draw on that support as needed, where possible. It will help. Vaya con Dios.
I’m a NICU nurse, and when there are outcomes that aren’t great I have a small group text with coworkers where we can vent and cry and celebrate and be silly and just understand each other. It’s okay to not be strong sometimes, just make sure you have your own “group text” where you can cry and yell and send silly gifs. I hope Jess has a fantastically easy journey with no side effects and a quick, complete recovery…and then someday you can be the strong one in the group text. It’s okay if right now you need others to be strong for you. ❤
I’m one of the 960,000 people that are sending you, Jess, Mark and family a massive hug right now. I hope you can feel the love and support like a warm circle enveloping you Sandi. You’re not alone. Love always, Ann. 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Jess did an amazing job of letting us know about her health a few days ago. I have been following her for over a year. She is one strong lady - just like her mama! We are wrapping our arms around all of you as you are with for your Jess. Perfect ending to the video - jumping lambs.
My favorite part of lambing is watching all the lambs running around and chasing each other. I just love watching them.
I commented the other day saying I know absolutely nothing about sheep or farming but I just happened across your channel one day and now I check everyday for a new video. I love watching you love your lamb family as well as your human one. The love and care you show to your animals is amazing. And now having to do all that and deal with a sick daughter I'm just in awe at how strong you are. I know you probably don't feel very strong but you are. You are an inspiration. Please know that you have a huge community of people praying for Jess and you, and your entire family (human and animal). ❤
I want to tell you something that will hopefully encourage you. ❤️ Almost 3 years ago I left a very toxic/abusive marriage with my young son. (and livestock) I was in a dark place. I came across your channel. I can't even tell you why I started watching because I had/have goats. Watching your absolute wonder and love for each lamb born reminded me of how I used to be. Realizing this started part of my healing journey. Thank you so much for continuing on. Thank you for letting us in to a part of your life. What you do matters. ❤️ Oh, and now I have sheep. 😂 Hopefully you can get a little rest. Thank you again.
Sarah, I want you to know that you are an amazing and strong woman and mother to have the strength to leave that situation. I too was in not one, but two marriages like that and left, but so many times women stay. I hope that you find and accomplish all that you ever dreamed you could, and show your son how to treat women properly as well as it is never too late to accomplish your dreams. ❤❤❤❤
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your story is very powerful thank you for sharing
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Sandy, i'm just a mechanic from pennsylvania and have no clue about sheep farming but, please know that you are an awesome person. I saw Jess's post so i kind of have a clue what you are dealing with. I say kind of because I lost both of my parents to that dreaded disease. I want you to know that I and almost one million people look forward to every video you post, my day gets so much brighter when i see a new post from you! Can you believe it, almost one million subscribers?! I dont know you or your family personally, yet you and your family are some of my best friends. Please never stop believing in yourself or what you do. I wish you and your family the absolute best, I just want you to know, we (your loyal fans) love you and your family and we have your back, if even through thought and prayer.
Well said, Creek Road - Sandi and the entire Brock family are awesome people. I've been following them for a few years now and they're close to my heart. So glad you found the Sheepishly Me community. I grew up in Central PA farm/dairy country almost 60 years ago, but not on a farm - my dad was a carpenter.
It's going to be a rough road with what Jess will need to endure over the coming months but like you expressed, I'm hoping that the almost million of us will help to lift them up during their journey. I'm finishing up my own cancer treatment so I have some perspective on what they'll be experiencing. I'm sorry to read you lost both parents to cancer - it's a horrible disease.
Jess’ post told us and you have a very strong young lady! You are an amazing mother to not only your human children but your sheep children. The sheep children are just going to have to take a back seat to your human children for awhile. As long as you have Carissa to look after them and feed them , you take care of you and your family. Sending much love and prayers to you all🙏🏻🥰❤️
Sandi, you and your family are so loved. We may not be farmers ourselves but you are such a joy to watch. All of it. We'll take the good, the bad and the ugly painful, and even the so sad. We will pray with you for your amazing daughter. He knows you. Never forget. Always remember you are loved. Beyond anything we can imagine. I pray you'll have the strength and Jess will have the healing. Hugs!
Don't worry,Sandy! You concern your self with Jess! If you lose watchers, then they don't understand what you and your family are going through. The rest of us Brock watchers got your back!!! Love and strength to you all!
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful and supportive
thank you for sharing
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Well said! 10000% agreed!
Well said. I totally agree with you.
Sandi, First-this lambing WAS really rough. Like, the toughest one since you got the new barn. Next, Jessica did finally tell us what is going on and I cried. I thought "omg. I have to apologize to Sandy for not considering it could be something worse and more painful than kidney stones. Sweetheart, you are doing a great job. I would literally be a sobbing ball on the floor, screaming at God "WHY?" Jess is making excellent decisions which shows what a fabulous job you and Mark have done raising her and Jack. Please, please take some time off and go away as a family for some R&R? I genuinely appreciate every video and wish you could come to Alaska. I would smother you with big sister hugs and provide you tea and cookies in between. As ever, BIG BIG HUGS from Tanya in Alaska
This!!! ❤❤🫂🫂🫂To Sandy and Family. Family comes first... We can wait
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful thank you for sharing
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I spent some years in therapy so when my granddaughter needed help, I made sure she got it. No Shame, it saved my life and the life of my granddaughter. Most of us have seen Jess's post and now we better understand your struggles. You are a wonderful Mum as well as a farmer. I/we Love and support you, Jess, and the boys with thoughts, prayers, and understanding. Love, respect, and prayers are sent y'alls way.
It is okay that your daughter has taken your priority. She has been sick and as her mother, you're naturally going to be worried about her and being there by her side. I've watched Jess' video and understand what she is going through now. It's okay to cry and it's okay to laugh. Heck, if you need to laugh and cry at the same time while tending your flock, you go for it!! At the end of the day, we aren't there in your shoes to know what you're going through. I'll be keeping your family and Jess in my thoughts and prayers while yall go through her hard adventure ahead of her. We are here for yall and just know you do such a wonderful job and I always look forward to your videos. I'm sure you and Jess will get to see some sunshine at the end of the journey and you will make it through this stronger than when it started. Same for your daughter. She is a strong warrior and will come out of this an even stronger young woman!!
Sandi, you are right, this lambing seemed harder than others. More mummified and more stillborns than I’ve seen in the three years I’ve been watching. You are such a caring and compassionate person so, it hits you hard. You care so much and when you are coping with your human family - having lambing issues can be the last straw. Never apologize for being emotional, you are showing real life, and life is messy. Hard and messy. And nearly 1 million people absolutely love you. ❤❤
Can we all just lock arms and collectively give Sandy and Jess a cyber 🤗- we love 💕 ewe
Yassssss!!!❤❤
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I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful thank you for sharing
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Yes and yes!💗💗💗💗💗
❤ Sandy❤❤❤ you are a warrior, as is Jess!! Please ƙnow that we all send you love and prayers!! We are here for good days and hard ones!! Love your sheep, your crops, you your sweet Jess and your family!!❤❤❤❤
Prayers for Jess and your family. I’m glad they figured it out. She’s strong and she’s got this.
Any of us that have watched Jess's video know what you're going through sister, and completely understand! Sending you HUGE virtual HUGS, and praying for you all. I have faith that God will take care of your sweet Jess🙏❣️
Sandi... big hug. We're so sorry, and we're all here for support and know that Jess is strong and going to be just fine.
Love to you and your family. While we can't do much, just know how many people you have cheering you on and supporting you.
You never have a child out of your mind when they are I'll, no matter how old they are. Everything else gets done almost on auto pilot. My heart goes out to all of you. Candles are lit and healing energy pouring out to Jess.❤
Took a moment to read through the many many comments and began to cry. The love and concern expressed in this community is amazing. I'd like to add my love, Sandi. I cried watching Jess's video. This mama heart wanted to reach out and hug you. Sending so much love and prayers your way. ❤️
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful thank you for sharing
Blessings
Sandy, as a mom/homesteader, every time I watch one of your vids I say to myself “ so many people have no idea how challenging it is to be a mom/ farmer/homesteader “ Your strength amazes me. I know that your human family comes first and your wooly family comes running in sliding to a stop right next to them. These armchair farmers have no clue. Farming is every day, no matter what. Having a baby? You get 3 maybe 4 days to recover then back to the barn you go. Kids sick? Doctor them up and while they sleep, off to the barn.
We lost our oldest son to a water accident, as I grieved I took care of the animals and got things set up for a few friends to take care of them while we was in a different state, burying our first born. He was 29 years old. I didn’t get to grieve, I needed to be there for the other 3 kids, my husband, our 3 grandsons and whoever else was breaking down and needed a strong shoulder and a soft hug. Your going to be ok, Jess is going to be ok, she is her mothers daughter. 😊
Sending prayers. Your doing a great job. 🥰🥰
She lost her son to an accident, not cancer. She is allowed to share her story. Jess is strong and so positive, plus she has a strong support system.
@@bettablue2660 Your bringing attention to this slight overstep by the poster has caused far more disruption than the post itself! Yes, Sandy's family must look to their doctors for information and base their life choices on that information, but telling someone their child will be just fine should not be cause for comment! In fact, I would be surprised if Jesse's doctor has not already assured her that she will be fine...most do you know. Right up until the day they can no longer get away with saying it! Everyone facing cancer, whether stage one or four, should get nothing but our support and yes, our hope for a complete recovery. I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer and have had many friends say that I will be 'just fine'. I take it as what it is meant to be, encouragement and hope.
@@bettablue2660 My 2 year old son had a brain tumor. I spent weeks not knowing if it was cancer, wondering if it was operable, watching my baby be poked, prodded, confused, hurt, and eventually go under the knife and have his brain cut into. We also don't know if it will come back. I never got upset or hurt by people telling me he was going to be okay or everything was going to be okay. You're putting far too much emphasis on the literal meaning of the words rather than seeing it for what it is which is a kind, caring gesture of support and optimism. If you want to be that technical, we could ALL die tomorrow for all we know. A LOT of us aren't going to be okay, but that doesn't mean we have to dwell on it or spend precious energy worrying about semantics. Your son needs you, and YOU need you. Don't let comments on the internet or well-intentioned comments from others about your situation bother you so much. It's not good for your mental health. And I say that with absolute sincerity.
You are a remarkable mother, wife, and farmer. My thoughts and prayers are with Jess, you, the entire family, and medical staff.
I have such immense respect and appreciation for you Sandi. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏💖
Sandi, Jess is an extremely courageous young woman and with her family and friends supporting her, she will continue her journey of life’s experiences with brave beauty. You are also one fiercely courageous Mum both in family and farming and I take my hat off to all of you who are involved in your story at this time (including Mark, Jess and Clarissa) Be kind to yourself - my prayers are with you all. ♥️🐨👍
Aww, such a sweet post. ❤❤❤❤
@@susanschroeder8021 Thank you Susan 🐨👍♥️
Absolutely! ❤❤🙏
One step at a time Sandi. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The prayer chain has commenced among your online friends. We are always rooting for you.
Please add me to that prayer chain for a wonderful family with an amazing daughter. Praying for continued strength, grace, and patience. There is so much love and strength surrounding you and your family.
I'm so sorry that Jess has to go through this terrible time. I'm sorry that you and Mark have to witness your child being ill and requiring treatment. I'm sorry that Jack has to watch his sibling suffering from the sidelines. To you, Jess, Mark, Jack and your extended family, I'm sending thoughts and prayers to you all. Sandi, you show such amazing strength just to be out in that barn. It's so much to be dealing with, it truly shows how resilient and strong you are, even though you may not feel it. I cried for Jess when I watched her video. I cried for you during this video, knowing what you have going on. I have cried reading through some of these comments, seeing how you've touched so many lives and we all care for you and yours. I am a stranger, but I feel your pain. I hope that you all can take one day at a time, reach out when you need extra help, eat good food to keep strong, both mentally and physically, and be kind to yourselves. I wish there was more I could do, like cook a few meals, but Australia is a long way away and uber eats won't deliver! Big, big hugs 🫂
Love your comment.
The fact that you have a place to talk out your frustrations, heartaches, sorrows, and mental health troubles, I believe not only helps you, but also those who watch your channel. It's so important that we have a place to share our burdens. A burden shared is a burden much more manageable.
You have hundreds of thousands of people praying for your family, and especially, Jessica, that she can handle the treatment, and has a complete recovery! As a mother, I know how hard it is to see a child suffer, and know you can't step in and go through the pain and suffering for them. Having you there with her, to hold her when she cries, and to laugh with her when she laughs, is going to be comforting to her.
God bless your entire family.
As a former ICU nurse, I was always impressed by how strong people can be when things seemed to be really bad. My prayers that God will grant you this strength and courage.
I think this was an INSANE lambing, and it’s not just you! That is a TON of babies and a whole lot of work for you ON TOP of all that is going on with Jess! We love your work and we will continue to tune in for whatever content you want to share! And Rex may be the ONLY person who noticed the sheep hooves! 🫶🏽😜 You take great care of your sheep and we see that in every video!!
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful thank you for sharing
Blessings
You are so strong even when you don't feel it or sometimes don't show it. You are entitled to your emotions and bad days, don't ever feel you need to apologize. Jesse presented her video with such strength and grace. Prayers for you all.
Absolutely! 💖💖
I also saw Jesse's post. Don't worry about us, we all understand that things are going to be tough for you and your family for a little while. You all are in our thoughts and prayers every day and we'll all be celebrating with you when she gets through this and is happy and healthy again.
When my older niece was having health issues, she told me not to worry ,until she told me it was time to worry. Take one step at a time and get through each day with a smile. And maybe a tear. ❤
I’ve never clicked so fast ❤❤❤❤ Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your beautiful family ❤❤❤
Saw Jess's post. She is strong like her mama. Don't worry about sharing what you're going through, let us be the shoulder you need to lean on or cry on. I've struggled with mental health for too long, but your videos have been a huge help for me. Not just because those cute sheep make us all smile but I think because you keep it real. We're all going through something and your videos help us relate in some way or another. I hope we can be a help to you now, when you need it most. Let us be your outlet, know that we are lifting you up. I'm praying for you and Jess and your family. Sending big hugs!
Sandi. You're not only human, you have a huge heart. Ignore the horrible people with hearts of stone. We're all rooting for you xxx
Don't ever apologize for loving your family and know we are here to support you!!!!
As a mom I can’t imagine what your going through. May good health bless you, your daughter , and family on this difficult part of your guys journey.
I can imagine it. I lived it.
@@cherylkoenig5509 So did I. Half way through my daughters senior year she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer.
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful thank you for sharing
Blessings
Wowzer! What a lotta lambs! That barn be a rockin. Thank you for your posts, and sharing your hard work, your thoughts and humor. You are doing great in all aspects of your life, considering overwhelming family stress. Saw Jess’ post. She is showing herself to be a very mature young lady. I can imagine how proud you are as you watch her sail these stormy seas. She gets prettier by the day, (has her Mom’s big blue bright eyes ❤), so bright, so articulate. You and Mark have equipped her well to handle the battles of life. It really helps all of us to follow the Brock example of deeply caring for people and animals, hard work, and connection to community. I know your ‘tube’ family are grateful that you are willing to pull us along behind you on the lammy sled, over the straw, to the comfort of a bed with our mom and siblings, big drink of milk, and a deep sleep after one of life’s major traumas. We all do better, and I know, that you know, we are here.
@Cordelia Holt ❤🙏❤️
You are stronger than you think! This was one heck of a season. Please know your loyal followers are here, praying for you all.
Ms. Sandi.
Love the videos of spring lambing. Ms. Sandi we love to walk along side you. With every micro second of time you and the whole Brockare is cradled in a prayer sroud of folks praying for you one and all. Please know this and may it cunfort you in your walk. 😊❤
Yes honey Jess put up a video yesterday, explaining what many of us already suspected😢. As I’m sure the same goes for many others, Jess and your whole family are in our prayers🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It’s heartbreaking. You have raised such a strong and incredible daughter. She puts up such a brave front, but this has to be like a nightmare that just won’t end. I think it’s absolutely wonderful that since this is supposedly caught early, that she is doing fertility treatments . Such a smart way to go if you can do it. It’s so very very obvious the love and support that your family gives her. That’s how she is who she is and is doing what she is doing. You are such an amazing family who just starts to get up gets knocked down again, but you still get back up. Though that is the extreme opposite of easy. Life is hard and sadly seems like some of the best people out there have the hardest time. Please hang in there. We love you also thank you for your support of mental health awareness and putting the word out there. mental illness is a horrific militating disease. It needs our understanding our love and our help and most of all our support. Take care all of you. You are in my prayers❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
Amen. You expressed my thoughts, hopes, and prayers as well. I doubt there is a family that isn't touched, in some way by this. You are not alone. Take strength and support from those who love you and those who have been through this experience. Love and Prayers for your Family.
A Colorado Mountain Grandma USA 💜✌️💕🪻🌷
oh Sandy i have needed this video more than you know. You and your family are my sanity, ever since i saw jess post her diagnosis you all have been on my mind. sending you all my hugs and prayers as the sibling of a cancer survivor i know jess can do this. shes as strong and amazing as you and you should be incredibly proud of your family and of yourself. thankyou for sharing your storys and helping me in ways you cant even imagine xxx
Sandi is my Emotional Support Sheep Lady!
I just watched this video and you are only human. Please never feel bad because you get emotional. Sending love,prayers and strength for Jess and the family. 💙💜
I like how the one momma was waiting with her babies to get her "room" ❤ She knew where to go with her babies.
Sandy, for those of us who have seen Jess's video, we all understand that you've got a lot on your plate right now with all the appointments and all the 'unknowns'. We are all praying for Jess and your family.
Sandi - your willingness to share the challenges and vulnerable moments is what makes your VLOGs so genuine and warm. Jess has the support and love of this community, as well as your large extended family. We are all there for you…and will always be there for you because you have become part of all our “chosen” families.
All the best…don’t ever apologize for the very genuine emotions that you have. It is what makes us love you and care about you and yours.
@StephanieRowland You took the words right out of my brain. Sandi I have sensed your MH struggle with Jess and I started praying for Jess and your family then. Please use this as your place to feel safe to unload anything. As you're talking along if something pops to mind just say it, feel it, and we will all be here as a community like we have been. We cry, laugh and get mad right along with you so picture that 😊.
Absolutely ❤
Sandi, dear. So many of us have grown with you and your family. Jess posted this week and my fears were confirmed. As a mom, I sympathize. Our work is never done...the love and worry for our children.
That being said, there is power in prayer. You have so many who are praying for your girl! Positive energy, thoughts, prayers.
This was a particularly huge lambing on top of it all. We understand how difficult this time is for you. We are with you.
After reading “Jessica Warrior’s” 💌 post, I think she will gather her strength and support you! No one ever wants to hear their child is sick, but even though you can’t see all these posts, look at how many of us are lifting you up with encouragement🐑🐑 prayers 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 hugs 🥰 🥰 and support 💝💝.
Having just seen Jess’ post I just want to wish you and the whole family all the love and luck in the world. You will all get through this. She’s a strong kid and has real determination.
You have an army of almost a million behind you, wishing you all the best xx
Such a daughter you and Mark raised. She’s amazing! Know that we’re all thinking best outcomes for her.
When I watched Jess’s post my heart just sunk, without realising at first tears were streaming down my face. That you manage to get up every day and go through lambing with all those dead ewes is astounding, you are amazing. Jess is incredibly strong and brave, may that courage see her kick this things butt and get back to her normal life ASAP. Sending you all love and hugs.
Me too!!!
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring.thank you for sharing
Blessings
😢Hugs, prayers & positive energy being sent to you, Jess, Mark and Jack. Life is always throwing us a new challenge and unfortunately sometimes it seems like it’s coming down all at once. Please know that there are hundreds of thousands of people sending prayers, hugs and positive energy your way to support you all on this new journey.
Remember Sandi, you are such a strong woman, mom and wife. You know how to navigate so many things. Take time for YOURSELF to rest, meditate and clear your mind even for a few minutes. Your virtual friends are crying right here beside you and will continue to support you and your family through this hard time ❤
You, Jess, and your family are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers during this difficult time in your lives. Your family is so precious. All the love from Ohio.
Hi Sandi, Ive watched Jesse's vlog and I shared my medical journey with her. You are an amazing woman, wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend & a FABULOUS FARMER.!!!! I am the youngest of 9 kids, we lost our Dad when I was only 1 year old. We lost 4 of my brothers and Mom past away last year. She and I enjoyed watching your channel so very much, as she was bedridden the last 4 years. My mom was the strongest woman I've known. No matter how hard life was for us, she always found a reason to smile, sometimes through tears, but she just lit up our world. You remind me of her so very much. No matter what life throws at you, you still find something to smile about, and that makes me smile. Please know that you & your family are in my daily prayers. May God bless and protect you all. Blessings, Judy.
Sorry for your loss
I think Sandi is less stressed ( because it was building up inside her) now Jess has released a video stating what going on. I am sending good vibes to Jess sandi mark and son ( sorry forgot his name). We appreciate all you do Sandi and take time off to be with Jess through the treatment. All my love hugs x
It is Jack I believe :)
Yes, brother's name is indeed Jack.
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful and supportive
thank you for sharing
Blessings
I saw Jess's post. In a week I , along with three good friends/ roomies from college are heading to the beach. We are all 65. ALL four are cancer SURVIVORS!!!!! So we pooled our best tips for the cancer journey.
1) remember that whatever "survival rate" you're given, some one makes up that number. Might as well be Jess!
2) the best medicine is family and laughing. Read that again.
3) take it one day at a time. It will change day to day
4) have a notebook with sections and pockets to write everything you're told by medical people. This really helps if different people are with Jess at different times. It's also great for helping memory. Ask for the medical papers on any drugs or procedures. Keep them in a pocket of folder.
5) EVERY patient needs an advocate. Do not be afraid to speak up.
Lastly crying is allowed. But laughing is encouraged.
Prayers for a quick and successful journey.
Sending you a big ginormous hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
One day at a time ! If you can’t upload because you need to care for your loved ones, I can understand your why. Don’t forget that you’re not alone. I know I am a stranger to you but know that your entire family are in my prayers.
From your fan, Haydee from Lancaster Pennsylvania
Sandi - I don't know how you do it. You are such an inspiration and one of the strongest women I've seen and I know that Jess has inherited that strength. My daughter had stage 1 fallopian tube cancer at age 22 and thankfully now at age 30 she's had no problems since. Jess's positivity and strong mind set will do wonders in this battle. Much love and prayers to the entire Brock family. Hopefully there are some out there with the ability to volunteer when times get tough. Great job with that crazy spring lambing.
I just want to give you all a hug and tell you how much of a blessing you are to many of us. My prayers are with you all and especially Jess.
Exactly and Amen ❤
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful thank you for sharing
Blessings
I am here. Prayer is my way of helping. You are in His hands, Dear Sandi, Jess, and the Brock family. He is good! ❤️
@@dianepiatt5503 He sure is our Lord and Saviour Jesus. There is power in his name 🙏❤️
I watch Jess telling what had been happening, my thoughts and love, and virtual hugs I am sending to you all. I had cervical cancer treatment quite a few years back now. The one thing I learnt was to keep talking and not to hide away because there are millions of others going through it in the world and your not on your own ❤
As a relatively new viewer (only joined this lambing season), I just have to say that I love that you keep it real, showing emotions and being honest (I also just saw Jessica's video about the stuff, and I went through similar recently myself, so I can very well sympathize with your mental state). About help: Have you considered trying to get some help via Workaway or similar services?
Anyway: Congratulations on being done with lambing for now! Looking forward to keep following ewe!
I haven’t watched anything of the video yet but I just want you to know that I am so happy you posted and I hope nothing but the best for you and your family. And may i say you raised such a strong daughter! Yesterday saw her video and I just wanna say good job momma and I can’t wait until she recovers! Praying for all of you and I hope everything you want goes exactly the way you want! ❤
Hi Sandy, sending you and Mark and family lot of love and prayers, especially Jess. She’s a remarkable young woman, so brave and caring and hardworking. You’ve raised a fine young daughter. God’s blessings and thoughts always. From Brisbane. ❤️🇦🇺
I always love the running of the lambs but the little whirlpools are possibly even better! The popcorns are cute too! I come to see that in days when I just need a little extra!
Sandi, you and your family are such an inspiration to so many of us. I think it was so appropriate when you told one of the newborn lambs, “welcome to chaos.” Our animals can definitely help with our mental health. I had a dairy goat who gave me 14 therapy sessions a week for three months! 💚 I miss those days. Enjoy your “cuddle puddles” when you can, they are so adorable 🥰 Extra thoughts and prayers are being sent to you and your family as you navigate Jess’s journey. 🙏🏻🤗🙏🏻🤗🙏🏻
Lifting you, Jess & the rest of your family in prayer right now. As I watched her share this part of her journey, this thought kept coming back to me: Jess is a strong, grounded young woman - you and Mark are amazing role models. Life is rough, it's messy and completely unpredictable - and filled with such joy and beauty at the same time.
We love you Sandi! Please make sure to take time for yourself and your beautiful family. We will always be here. ❤
I saw Jesse’s post and I will keep you in my prayers you and your daughter are incredible strong I believe In you guys sending much love❤
Sandi, your barn is my happy place too! When I am stressed and overwhelmed I come watch you with the lambs. The joy in how you greet every new lamb just warms my heart. Thank you for the happiness you bring to us! You are an amazing woman, farmer and Mother.
Sandi, I saw Jess’ video last night so I can just imagine how hard this has been for you. To have such a tough lambing season while going through such a tough journey in your personal life must feel like more than you can handle. Remember that you are a strong and fiercely capable woman and your daughter is the same way, both of you are so strong and capable and you will get through this. Your flock of people are behind you and will be praying for the whole Brock family. If anyone shares any negativity with you during this time please, please just block them, you don’t need anyone to make this harder on you especially at this time. I told Jess that there will be a million people praying for her and her family. If you don’t feel like you can vlog while this is going on don’t worry about us, we will still be praying for you and waiting until you can pick up the camera again…we will miss it but we will understand and we have 687 videos plus shorts that can give us our Sandi fix. Sending love and prayers to the Brock family. 💕
Beautifully said!
Amen ❤!!!! Don’t worry about us, we’re here to support you now Sandi! God Bless
AMEN! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
My heart goes out to your precious Jess and your family. I watched Jess' post, and she was so poised, calm, and concise. What a mature young woman! She's strong, like her mom. I'm praying for her journey and strength for you and Mark!
My mental health has been horrible since mid January. Wanting to say it's been getting a little better least it's not horrible now. Knowing others struggle like I do or am is a relief makes me feel like I'm not so odd or alone. Watching your videos makes me smile a lot and lessens the misery for the day. Sometimes I close my eyes and think I'm laying in the hay with all the kids napping with me in a pile and it makes some of the stress go away. You have been a big help to me doing these videos and I appreciate your time and hard work to get them to us.. thank you.
Watching the babies jump and play with each other made me day! ❤❤❤
Sandi I have been thinking of you and your family all week. I have two young daughters and and small flock of about 50 and just can’t imagine how you are handling it right now with everything that’s going on. You’re amazing even though you probably don’t feel like it right now.
I also wanted to say thank you for posting all your bad with your good. Sharing your hard pills to swallow with the world where most only share the good has helped so many people. I have lots of friends starting out who whenever something goes wrong they think they’re the only one because so few post the bad. I have pretty much gone through all the bad at least once already and share that with them and I can also say look, this happens to other people too. So when they are wanting to crawl in to a hole and give up you give them enough hope that they are not so terrible so they can pick themselves up off the ground and keep going. You did this for me as well when I was just starting out. You’ve wiped the tears off so many faces. I hope you know that we are so thankful for you.
You’ve got a lot of people thinking of you and your family and you are loved by many. ❤️
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful and supportive
thank you for sharing
Blessings
Perfectly said!
Thinking of you all as you face this challenge. Farmers get the utmost respect from me because no matter what happens to the family, the animals still require attention.
Hopefully your entire family can feel the support of your followers as you navigate the journey ahead. Whether it’s prayers, positive thoughts, lit candles, dedicated meditations, distance reiki, or other similar methods, hundreds if not thousands of folks are sending positivity your direction. You are a much beloved family.
We all know how much you LOVE all those sheep and lambs. Regardless of the little things that may fall to the side. Everytime I watch your videos I see your big heart! You and your family are so loved! Keep your head up Sandy!!!! You’re doing an amazing job as a sheep mom and to your daughter Jess!!!!
I really do love this channel. It’s truly a “slice of life” of Sandi’s life and all those blessed to be in it. I appreciate her honesty, compassion and humor as she deals with whatever life and lambs throw at her. ❤🐑❤
Unlike other creators that attempt this type of content, she comes across as relatable and genuine in a way that isn’t gimmicky or part of a schtick for more likes/views.
Apparently you do a lot of things right because only 40 thousand more subscribers and you will have a million subscribers! ! People wouldn’t keep subscribing if they didn’t like what you do! I absolutely LOVE what you do! 🌷💚🙃 Me giving you a ( BIG HUG ). 🌷💚🙃💐
Sending lots of love, tons of big bear hugs and positive vibes to you ALL!!!
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful thank you for sharing
Blessings
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful and supportive
thank you for sharing
Blessings
We love you and your family. Been through two different cancers at the same time with a 12 year old daughter. Bless you.
You and your beautiful family got me through the worst time of my life. I was very I’ll and bed ridden for almost a year. I have watched you for several years now and never, and I mean never miss a video! You and your family are loved by so, so many people and to watch you brings so much joy to my life and I know so many others. You are kind, loving, caring, funny, genuine, and on and on.. thank you for sharing your loved with us and the lives of your precious farm animals! Heck I even love field days! Sending you love and hugs from Tampa, FL! Lifting Jess and your whole family many prayers for healing and comfort. ❤
I never tire of watching the lambs taking advantage of the extra room for lamb races while their mums are eating.
I was concerned when last time you mentioned that Jess was having to go to Toronto for treatment and her recent video confirmed my suspicions. Best hopes and wishes for you and yours. ❤
Hi Sandi. Give yourself grace, and also give yourself credit. You had 360 lambs, and your ewe lambs were overachievers. You worked a lot of miracles with poorly lambs. You accomplished so much in this lambing, plus dealing with all that you are dealing with. I think you did a stellar job with your sheep. Please remember to take good care of yourself. ❤
Just saw Jess announcing the news. Sending heartfelt healing vibes for her, and heart hugs for all of you 🩷
We all love you all. Sending prayers , hugs , and positive thoughts to you all❤❤❤❤
RESILIENCE and CAPACITY - thank you for recognizing mental health. Life throws curve balls - Sandi and Mark are insanely proud of both kids and so you should be. Jess has built her professional team to direct her care and medical journey. She has an incredible support network. I saw her vlog and I deeply respect the smart intelligent woman that she is. Blessings
“Little cuddle puddles”
“ Friday dude! Dont you have places to be?”
I love your comments. Thank you for cheering this homebound, lonely lady (me). 😊
Sandi, you have so, so many people here who care for you and are emotionally supporting you and your family through thoughts and prayers. Please know that we understand those 🏔️ mountains of “what’s next?” Because they hit us all. Everyone has a different mountain, but we can get through that mountain by moving one pebble, one stone, at a time.
Please make time for yourself so that you are refreshed and can spend quality time with Jess.
May God bless you and provide you with much needed strength and wisdom. 🙏🏻♥️🐑
Hey Sandi, I'm a long time lurker first time commenter. What you felt really resonated with me. I lost my mom last September. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. We found out she was sick in July and 2 1/2 months later she was gone. In those months the uncertainty almost killed me. We had so many hospital trips with no answers and then one with the worst possible one. We were told that we could have 5 years tops and we didn't even make Christmas. Watching someone you love be in pain and being unable to help was gut wrenching. After we lost her my mental health was so terrible that I hid for months in my house. I'm a farmer like you, except I have horses not sheep. When you said someone said something about the hooves being long I felt it like it was aimed at me. I had the exact thing happen. Someone made an offhand comment that my horses hooves looked a little long. The thing is, they weren't wrong. However at that point in my life I was living in a hospital room with my mom. They don't mean to have their words cut deep but they did regardless. I truly wish the best for Jess and the rest of your family! I'll send all the positive vibes from my side of Canada (Alberta) to yours!
When those baby lambs are hopping and jumping it is just the most heartwarming cutest thing ever! Farmers do not get enough credit for all the hard work it takes to be a farmer! Your amazing, your family is amazing and you are stronger then you know! I love that I have found these channels on TH-cam to get a small glimpse into this world up until now I have not thought about at all ever! And because of you and Cammy and a few other channels I am now obsessed with Sheep! Thank you for sharing not just just the good and the cute but that hard realities and truth of it all as well! Hugs, prayers and positive vibes from Washington State U.S.A.!
You can do this Sandi! I wish I were closer to give you help in any way I could. You are the best of both worlds…shepardess, wife, MOTHER. To me you are the most inspirational lady I know. The world may seem to be hurtling down on you but you’ve got this. You are very loved by your family and by all of us in your TH-cam world. Many are praying for you and Jess. You have a great friend in Carissa. She will keep things going while you are elsewhere. Sending you positive thoughts! We love youSandi!
As someone who also endeavors to be a grade A livestock steward while balancing the demands of every day life my heart breaks for you. The symbolic nature of your lambing season and how you reacted to your losses is so apparently linked to how not in control you feel with what’s happening with Jess. It’s just another reminder of how not in control you are in your barn with lambing and that’s so painful. That’s a hard pill to swallow even when everything else is going well. But to undergo and push through this particular lambing group with its saddest moments while going through something so scary with your own child… you are Wonder Woman. The sheep are your happy place and you identify with them. To watch these lambs thrive or dive has had to have had a very heavy and unfiltered effect on you. Just know you are doing great and those of us that have been with you through the years are praying for you and your family and willing the best results into fruition for you.
I love Sandi's community of kindness and caring. Your words are very powerful and supportive
thank you for sharing
Blessings
Give yourself GRACE. You would give everybody else grace, please be kind to yourself as well
Sandy, please know that I'm sending all my prayers, love and positive vibes to Jess and your entire family. What you do with raising your sheep is remarkable, let alone doing it right now with all that's happening with Jess. When you are finding if difficult to keep going in the weeks to come, please know that your 'Sandy sheep family' are here for you. When you are having a hard time you must draw from our strength because that's what we're here for. We're here to wrap our arms around you all to do what we can to keep you going strong. You helped many people world wide to get through the pandemic, now its our turn to help you. Sending much love and strength xxxxx
Dear dear Sandi we are all rootin' for you the now. Jess was very brave sharing about her cancer. Those of us who pray, are doing so for her and you all as a family. Thank you for being so real with us and we love you for it. Jan ( Scotland) xx