A major part of homesteading is overcoming loss. Accidents happen, and life is fragile.
What separates a success story from a cautionary tale is simply how we deal with these issues.
sometimes its something small like a flat tire others its the loss of a beloved pet or a future food friend. we all deal with these issues differently. what we must learn to do is find a way to turn these negatives into a positive. instead of focusing on the loss of a future meat animal, make cheese!