Trio of Troubles - Illness, Drought, & Livestock
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Within one week his only daughter died of aggressive stomach cancer. My partner, grief-stricken with shock, also became unwell. Hospitalized a month later, it's discovered he is in first stages of kidney failure due to bladder cancer blocking the ureter. Another important factor is that he was born with only one kidney! An ongoing series of serious health issues followed, including numerous procedures, 3 failed stents, contracting septic infection, then resistant staph, weight loss, weakness, high BP, compromised kidney function and frequent hospitalizations. Throughout all this, drought continues, the land becoming more and more desert-like.
As a Grazier, cattle are the centre of his world. So on and on I have attempted on his behalf to resourcefully keep them alive. All the savings are now gone, trying to preserve his life, and theirs until the respite of rain - but the clouds have all passed us by. Any unneeded gear has been sold. The bank overdraft used up on feed. Family members still support in any ways they physically can. There is this ongoing responsibility - cattle now relying on us humans to feed them daily and unfortunately despite best attempts we have had deaths owing to weakness.
Cows have been having their calves so milk production has become an important aspect. One was too weak to manage birthing, but the rest show incredible resilience; always looking forward to the positive difference mineral supplements and hay brings. Its a daily thing. We consider ourselves fortunate to at least have a bore for water.
Now facing 6 weeks over school hols without income, (I cater for school camps during the terms) the overall seriousness of this situation is weighing heavy. So here we are for the first time in our lives, sending out a heartfelt call for any financial support from kindhearted, understanding, animal-loving individuals willing and able to offer financial assistance, thereby making a huge positive difference going forward.
Having been raised in a very charitable family, hoping there are some karmic brownie points I can call on in this hour of need; with faith in humanity I thank individuals in advance for generosity provided.
To give an idea of minimum daily provisions needed for the cattle: $18 buys minerals, $200 buys protein pellets, $350 buys 2 hay bales. xx
As a Grazier, cattle are the centre of his world. So on and on I have attempted on his behalf to resourcefully keep them alive. All the savings are now gone, trying to preserve his life, and theirs until the respite of rain - but the clouds have all passed us by. Any unneeded gear has been sold. The bank overdraft used up on feed. Family members still support in any ways they physically can. There is this ongoing responsibility - cattle now relying on us humans to feed them daily and unfortunately despite best attempts we have had deaths owing to weakness.
Cows have been having their calves so milk production has become an important aspect. One was too weak to manage birthing, but the rest show incredible resilience; always looking forward to the positive difference mineral supplements and hay brings. Its a daily thing. We consider ourselves fortunate to at least have a bore for water.
Now facing 6 weeks over school hols without income, (I cater for school camps during the terms) the overall seriousness of this situation is weighing heavy. So here we are for the first time in our lives, sending out a heartfelt call for any financial support from kindhearted, understanding, animal-loving individuals willing and able to offer financial assistance, thereby making a huge positive difference going forward.
Having been raised in a very charitable family, hoping there are some karmic brownie points I can call on in this hour of need; with faith in humanity I thank individuals in advance for generosity provided.
To give an idea of minimum daily provisions needed for the cattle: $18 buys minerals, $200 buys protein pellets, $350 buys 2 hay bales. xx
Organizer
Jo Frost
Organizer
Toolara Forest, QLD