A very special pig

Despite the isolation there were many significant relationships created on the farm, not only between the family members but also the neighbors.  The Fleur de Lys farm was surrounded by the Woods Family farm and Mr. Brownings.  My father quickly learned English in order to  enjoy these connections. The other important relationship was with the animals.  The farm at that time had dairy cows but there were other creatures that became an important part of life on the farm.  The horses of course provided all the transportation and assisted with the farm work. Dogs were also an enduring part of farm life and there was also a very special pig.

Charles Fleur de Lys with two of this dogs and my father with one of the dairy cows in the background.