Honoring the Life of our Beloved Cat, Lamby

Not Every Day Is a Good Day on the Homestead

Life on the homestead is full of beauty, but it’s not without heartache. Some days are filled with harvests and hatching and hope. Others bring loss—and today was one of those days.

Today we said goodbye to our sweet cat, Lamby.

We brought Lamby home almost five years ago. He was just a tiny kitten alongside his mama, Kacie, and his two brothers, Jake and JJ. From the beginning, he was gentle and affectionate—the kind of cat who made you feel lucky to know him. Last year we lost our beloved Shade as well as Kacie. ow, grieving Lamby’s passing feels like turning the page on a chapter we weren’t ready to close.

As homesteaders, we know raising animals means we will sometimes grieve. It’s a reality no one really gets used to, no matter how often it happens. But while some passings are quiet and expected, others leave a deeper ache. Lamby’s loss is one of the harder ones. He was more than just a cat—he was a part of the rhythm here. He was a soft pawprint on our daily lives.

We’ll miss the way he curled up in odd corners. The calm presence he brought to even the busiest days. And the gentle nuzzles that reminded us to slow down and just be.

Heartbreak and gratitude mingle in moments like this. We may be grieving, but we’re thankful. Thankful for the years we had, for the memories we carry, and for the love shared in between.

Rest well, Lamby. You were deeply loved.