The First Lamb of the Season

This Field Note is called “The First Lamb of the Season.”

No matter how many years pass, the first lamb always feels like a miracle. Tiny legs. A tremble of new life. A soft sound that reminds you what beginnings feel like.

Even after the hardest winters, new life still comes.

You haven’t missed your chance. There’s always another beginning waiting.

Don’t rush it. But don’t give up on it, either.

Let hope arrive in its own time—just like that first lamb.

Why This Story Matters – from Carmel:

“This note always reminds me that no matter how long or dark a season feels, there’s always a first moment of hope again. It doesn’t ask to be earned—it just shows up when it’s ready.”