Allow me to introduce you to one of my staff, Renee. She lives on a homestead in upstate Pennsylvania with her family. Her husband recently suffered what could have developed into a lifelong condition. She shares her story that might be helpful to others during the grueling winter temperatures this winter.
My Husband’s Frostbite
While ideally, it would be lovely to sit by the fire when homesteading, the animals still need to be milked and fed, and wood needs hauling.
Recently, when we ran low on wood, a cold snap of below -10 degrees rolled in, requiring my husband to work extra hours hauling in firewood.
He should have stopped when his hands first showed signs of trouble, but tenacity set in. He ended up spending too long exposed to the elements. (more…)