Millcast Episode 71: Paula Aarons

We interviewed Paula Aarons of Dancing Pony Sheep Farm, who shared a heartwarming story about her beloved animals. Get your tissues ready! This episode was recorded in January 2024.
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Dancing Pony Sheep Farm vtsheepandgoat...
Music
Intro: "Wordsmith" by Julian Lage from Modern Lore

[@maureenholian1560]

Hi Peggy and Amanda, Wow! What a great episode! Thank YOU Paula for sharing your wonderful heartfelt spiritual and meaningful Shepard/Life encounters! Truly touch my heart! Beautiful ! Happy Knitting!

[@junctionfibermill]

We all really felt that story!

[@katebackhouse4200]

Oh wow, what a truly spiritual story, reduced me to tears. Animals are extremely sensitive and loving beings, we could all learn from their behaviour. Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤

[@Christi78knits]

Thank you Paula for sharing these two beautiful stories!! It is always amazing to hear how much and in what ways animals communicate with us if we choose to listen. ❤❤❤

[@junctionfibermill]

I totally agree!

[@paulaaarons7185]

I want to thank everyone for all of the love you’ve sent Ellie Mae and I from this Millcast! Yes! Ellie did indeed go on to have three sets of lambs after her first try. Thanks so very much for listening! Oh! And the sweater, knit from Ellie Mae yarn and Ruben Gonzalez! The Petite knitter Icelandic sweater on Ravelry! Cheers everyone!!!!

[@junctionfibermill]

You're the best!

[@BarbaraColes-fw5mz]

Millcast - the gift that keeps on giving 🙏

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Thank you for being a part of our story- this is a wonderful, caring community.

[@sueburrow8786]

Loved this amazing story from Paula. Thank you for sharing it.

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sschoch2000]

What a beautiful story. Thanks for bringing Paula to us to share it.

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Thanks for listening!

[@stjohnsrichlandcenter]

Thank you so much for sharing Paula's story.

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Our pleasure!

[@RaeCam]

What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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☺️

[@sandyrees490]

What an incredible story. Love this! Paula must be the most amazing shepherd

[@junctionfibermill]

She really is a wonderful person!

[@constancemcconnell2128]

I am deeply moved by Paula's experience with her sweet flock and her beloved Ellie Mae, and by her warmth and intelligence and grace in telling us about it. Thank you, Peg and Amanda, for bringing it to us. 🐑

[@junctionfibermill]

So glad you were touched by it as we were.

[@lyndaannibal8990]

Wow! What a beautiful, powerful, moving story. Thanks so much for sharing 🙏

[@junctionfibermill]

You are so welcome!

[@margie7063]

Such a beautiful and heartwarming story ❤️🐑

[@junctionfibermill]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@courtneymmm11]

What a beautiful and amazing story. Thank you for sharing ❤

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hirzst]

Holding the circle… 😢 Tears are literally falling down my face. Such a beautiful and spiritual tale. 🙏🏾❤

[@junctionfibermill]

So true- a really amazing story.

[@jeannepien4565]

OK I'm crying now. Paula is so blessed to have witnessed that event. It reminds me of stories of growing up in a farming community in Wisconsin. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@junctionfibermill]

We are so glad she shared it with us!

[@katherinef7249]

Such a beautiful story! Thanks to Paula for sharing and to Peg and Amanda for bringing it to us.♥

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you for watching!

[@mongrain8934]

What an immensely touching story. ❤❤❤

[@junctionfibermill]

Indeed- so glad that she was willing to share with us all.

[@marybutz7687]

Wow, thank you all for sharing! Those experiences were God reaching out to you through the creatures he has entrusted you with. ❤

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you for watching!

[@sueemmons5658]

Conflabit!! It's so sweet and I did not want to cry! That is so darn heartwarming! Thanks for sharing!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you for watching!

[@patriciapamponette9841]

Thank you so much for sharing, I am so speechles. Animals knows so much more than humans it's amazing. ❤ Love that story.❤🙏

[@junctionfibermill]

So true!

[@paulhermann8239]

What a. Wonderful story.💕. Iris

[@junctionfibermill]

A gift shared with us all.💕

[@susancleaves5129]

I have to add my thank you to your wonderful story! What a great episode!

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Thank you!

[@JasWong]

LOVED this episode. We often think and refer to animals as "dumb" but Paula's story tells us how wrong we are. Thanks so much for sharing. ♥♥♥

[@junctionfibermill]

So glad you enjoyed it too!

[@maribethclark2798]

What a powerful story. So, so glad you shared it. We have dogs that know when the circle needs to be held. Thanks again for sharing!

[@junctionfibermill]

So true!

[@tracyvirta6692]

As the saying goes, “l’m not crying you’re crying” well yes, l am crying cuz there is such beautiful sharing, love and compassion between Paula and her sheep ❣️

[@junctionfibermill]

A definite tear-jerker!

[@JennyFleming]

What a sweet story. Thank you for sharing. It reminds me that Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd. And your flock surrounding your sheep Ellie and you is like the Body of Christ supporting their fellow church members. We rejoice when they rejoice and we weep alongside them when they weep.

[@junctionfibermill]

We all really felt that story!

[@saramartin3665]

So touching, we are always surrounded by angels, which come in all shapes and sizes. Thank you. Thank you to Peggy & Amanda too for doing all the pre-work to keep us connected during Amanda's family time, it is so thoughtful of you.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you for being part of our caring community!

[@kathyperry8252]

Oh my….I have so often felt that if I had my life to do over, I would want to raise sheep. Paula’s story confirmed this. What I have missed out on. I so envy flock owners now even more. Thank you Paula for sharing this. Thank you Peggy and Amanda for including this in a podcast.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you for watching!

[@kristiwood2926]

What an amazing story and thank you so much for sharing! Absolutely beautiful 😢

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you enjoyed it - we all really felt that story!

[@Honeybeana]

I was mesmerized by this touching story. Thank you for sharing it.

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deniseengel1451]

Aren’t God’s creatures amazing? Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing Peg, Amanda and Paula.

[@junctionfibermill]

They are amazing!

[@bethtodd1998]

Wow, what a powerful story. Thank you for sharing!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you for watching!

[@lindawilcox6617]

Goosebumps...Thanks for sharing this powerful story!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for listening

[@juliacardiff3339]

Whew! That one hit “the feels”. Thanks for sharing and bearing witness.

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@julieknitsandspins]

❤️😭 amazing life story to share. Thank you

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mindfulnessification]

Beautiful!!! ❤❤❤

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you!!

[@fiddlestitch89]

What a beautiful story! ❤

[@junctionfibermill]

It really is!

[@jla110661]

What a tale! Simply amazing, beautiful, thought provoking and inspiring to find the gifts you experience by being in the moment.

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanmarelli8925]

Thank you Paula for sharing your story with us. ❤

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Thanks for watching!

[@arianesmith9997]

Thank you for that beautiful story

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Glad you enjoyed it

[@francescabrescianini7565]

Thank you Paula for sharing these powerful stories of empathy, communication beyond languages and species. Your sheep are lucky to have you!

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad that you enjoyed it!

[@catcrazy-13]

Omg I'm in tears, animals are wonderful!

[@junctionfibermill]

They really are!

[@KnitKind]

Thank you all for sharing another deeply personal and moving story. Paula has such an interesting background! I did an internship with American Dance Festival when I was studying arts administration and art history in Durham. Her comparison of the flock to modern dance resonates. How beautiful…if only all people were as empathetic. Find your flock! ❤️

[@junctionfibermill]

So true!

[@Codythefnafnerd]

Paula is a true shepard. What an amazing story.

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Indeed!

[@aprilhume362]

Oh my gosh - blubbering like a baby with a big old snot bubble….what a wonderful story. I feel fortunate that Paula shared this with all of us. What a wonderful experience!!

[@junctionfibermill]

We are so glad that she shared this story with everyone.

[@natalyakaganovich5604]

So powerful- thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@junctionfibermill]

So glad that she shared it with us!

[@SouthernBreeze-99]

We grieve because we love. Each in our own way.

[@junctionfibermill]

Well said.

[@pacrossett]

Thank you! So sweet.

[@junctionfibermill]

You are so welcome!

[@debbylovesyarn5148]

Drip drip my tears are rolling down my face.

[@junctionfibermill]

Same here!

[@patriciashetler4736]

Get your tissues for sure. Great lesson on life. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@junctionfibermill]

You are so welcome!

[@lindayoung3720]

Psalm 23 🙏 Thank you all for sharing this story, I hope there will be more to come.

[@junctionfibermill]

You got it!

[@nancymorgan5505]

Oh Paula. My heart goes out to you with tears traveling down my cheeks. A beautiful story and memory for you. I’ll think of you and Ellie Mae often.

[@junctionfibermill]

So glad that she shared this with us!

[@sharons5723]

So touching. I'm teary but uplifted at the same time.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for watching!!

[@bgbaltuth]

Lovely episode. Thank you

[@junctionfibermill]

We all really felt that story!

[@eileentomaro768]

Amazing Thank you for sharing I felt it deeply

[@junctionfibermill]

So glad!

[@ASquareGranny]

I’m not crying, you’re crying. Holy cannoli! BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so very much for sharing with us! 🫶🏻

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you for being a part of this caring community!

[@catherinewithall8344]

Now this was a very powerful podcast, thank you for sharing 😊

[@junctionfibermill]

We all really felt that story!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you for watching!!

[@roxannetarjan1411]

Absolutely amazing. The animal kingdom has so much to teach us. ❤️❤️

[@junctionfibermill]

Yes, indeed!

[@bags-by-carol]

oh -- what a heartfelt story and how very traumatic for Ellie as a sheep mom to have such raw emotion for her lost baby. Thank you for sharing -- what a moment to witness and see the sheep respond to her and show just how much they do feel emotion and are sentient loving beings-- and then see this circle repeated for you. How can anyone not just love animals for their place in this universe. Love these interview -- 🥰

[@junctionfibermill]

We all really felt that story!

[@crystalsunday864]

What a beautiful story and a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for sharing that with us. You are truly blessed

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you so much!

[@lbohen]

I'd love to see Paula's lambing story made into a children's book.

[@junctionfibermill]

A great idea!

[@christinebrown6154]

Wonderful story so amazing. Thank you for sharing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for listening!

[@stephaniek2507]

Love Paula! I bought some of her Demelza yarn at the Vermont S&W, and it's now a lovely cowl.

[@junctionfibermill]

Wonderful!

[@danielleboots7032]

Beautiful experience.

[@junctionfibermill]

We all really felt that story!

[@pathowes32]

What a beautiful story thanks for sharing❤

[@junctionfibermill]

So glad that you enjoyed it - animals are amazing!

[@judyperodeau4945]

Beautiful ❤️

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you! 😊

[@sunnyw4148]

Yup I had tears

[@junctionfibermill]

Not a dry eye here second time thru either!

[@joannegriffith6435]

What an incredible and moving story 14:37

[@junctionfibermill]

Indeed!☺️

[@carlahibbard1776]

Oh my! Amazing

[@junctionfibermill]

We all really felt that story!

[@loriflaglor5686]

❤️

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Wow

[@junctionfibermill]

indeed!

[@Bethene0317]

Can you post the pattern for the sweater worn by the host with the color work?

[@junctionfibermill]

That is the Eye Dazzler by Native Knitter!

[@elizabethbeads]

I was hoping the story would end with Ellie later having a healthy lamb. Wondering if she did.

[@junctionfibermill]

I was thinking the same thing - I will find out and let you know - Liz from JFM

[@Honeybeana]

My husband is asking why I am crying while watching a knitting podcast 😂

[@junctionfibermill]

Why not?!☺️

[@debcigna6732]

such a testament to Godcreated creatures!!!!!!!!

[@junctionfibermill]

Indeed💕

[@manicspinner1959]

"Shepherd Tales" -- nice title idea for a KZbin channel...

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☺️

[@sadie.b.gagner]

Wow! What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing.

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Thanks for listening!