A Day on the Farm : Finding Hope in a Hopeless Situation

This true story chronicles life on a sheep and alpaca farm through a season of dramatic change. From the deepest, darkest, coldest days of a severe Midwestern winter to the warm summer days that bring unexpected visitors, you can experience the real-life happenings as told by a retired stockbroker who never dreamed she suddenly would be alone on a farm. The shocking reason her life changed becomes the start of an incredible faith journey where she learns firsthand about God’s promises, His faithfulness and the miracles He provides. Meet the animals, the knitting ladies who jump in to help, and the people who step forward to unselfishly offer hope in what seems to be a hopeless situation. Follow the journey that sent a riptide through a small town but ended up pulling a community together. Learn about the ultimate hope that God provides with forgiveness and victory over evil in today’s world through His Son, Jesus Christ, and the amazing power of the Holy Spirit to make the impossible become real.

The author lives on a 40-acre farm with a flock of sheep, nine alpacas, four llamas, a bunch of farm cats, and a dog that would rather play with the sheep than herd them. She received a B.A. from Marquette University in Milwaukee and a M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Following a career as a journalist, corporate communicator and financial adviser, she now owns a farm and a yarn store.