Birdie is a Para swimming Peep. She was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury. Although this condition affects the left side of her body, it doesn’t stop her from being a fierce competitor in the pool! Birdie enjoys the swim meet environment and being around her friends.
Birdie is a Para swimming Peep. She was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury. Although this condition affects the left side of her body, it doesn’t stop her from being a fierce competitor in the pool! Birdie enjoys the swim meet environment and being around her friends.
Birdie is a Para swimming Peep. She was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury. Although this condition affects the left side of her body, it doesn’t stop her from being a fierce competitor in the pool! Birdie enjoys the swim meet environment and being around her friends.
Birdie is a Para swimming Peep. She was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury. Although this condition affects the left side of her body, it doesn’t stop her from being a fierce competitor in the pool! Birdie enjoys the swim meet environment and being around her friends.
Ray is a third-generation farmer and although he did not always plan to take over the family farm, agriculture always felt like a natural fit to him. His wife Linda was a bit more reluctant to the idea of farm life. “It was a very large learning curve […] but it becomes a lifestyle” she laughs. Years later, the two have made a wonderful life on a farm with their three kids Luke, Lexi and Noah.
Family is very important to the Nickels, a vital and core part of their lives. Not only do they enjoy spending time together, but they also enjoy working together. All members of the family, at one time or another, help out on the farm. Although not all of them have stayed in agriculture, they all have credited farming for giving them the skills they need to succeed in their day-to-day lives. “You learn to work together, and laugh together, and you always have to cover each other’s back on the farm […] I think that is where we became a really close-knit family” explains eldest son Luke.
To learn more about Ray and Linda Nickel, visit:
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Birdie is a Para swimming Peep. She was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury. Although this condition affects the left side of her body, it doesn’t stop her from being a fierce competitor in the pool! Birdie enjoys the swim meet environment and being around her friends.
Since owning the farm, Nathan and Stacy have watched their kids grow up and become increasingly more involved with farm activities. All of the kids actively participate in farm chores and can often be found helping out dad on a daily basis. “It’s usually a competition who [gets to go] to the farm” laughs Nathan, “they all love to go.” From a young age, all of the kids have learned how to care for the birds, what to look for in healthy birds and understanding the regulations surrounding Raised By A Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program. “The kids [learn] so fast” Nathan proudly says.
To learn more about Nathan and Stacy Martens,visit:
https://www.chickenfarmers.ca/farmers/martens/