The mule team had a busy day today. They were up saddling early and some of the mules got new shoes for this next trip. Supplies were delivered back in the hollers and several homesteaders were grateful for the visit!
The mules seem to be bringing smiles and joy along with the nourishment and essentials these families are in need of.
Appalachian homesteaders just enjoying seeing the mules. These mules are so special and they don’t even know it!
Mike found a special fondness for an 85-year-young woman who had been alone all week and could not get off her property due to the condition of her driveway and roads. He said just hearing her laugh and seeing her smiles as she ate peanut butter and crackers unloaded from the mule made every hard mile this week feel worth it, even if they had helped no one else.
We are also grateful for good farriers! It takes lots of shoes and replacements of shoes with the miles they are traveling, and the condition of the terrain.
Crazy how these hard times can make you appreciate the simplest of things.
