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He Always Said He Wanted “A Soccer Team”. Since the Beginning of the Dating, He Informed His Wife That He Dreamed of Having Many Children. However, When the First Was Born, Life Presented an Unexpected Test.
Right in the first months, the baby had a seizure in the father’s arms. At that moment, he watched his son turn purple, then white, and collapse. Because of this, he believed he had lost the boy. Consequently, for a long time, he would wake up in the middle of the night just to check if he was breathing.
Still, time brought relief. Today, that same son is 15 years old. Thus, what seemed like a tragedy turned into a symbol of overcoming.
Then Yasmin came, and this time everything went smoothly. However, during the third pregnancy, the tension returned even more intensely.
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The 5 Kg Cyst and the 15 Minutes That Changed the Story
During the pregnancy of their third daughter, the wife developed a 5 kg and 19 cm hemorrhagic cyst, which pressed on internal organs. Because of this, the medical team recommended immediate surgery.
Before the procedure, the doctor was straightforward: the baby would likely not survive. Thus, the father went into shock again.
During the surgery, the child’s heart stopped. At that moment, the doctors informed that they would wait 15 minutes. If she did not respond in that time, the removal would be inevitable.
Instead of breaking down, he began to sing a song of faith outside. And then, approximately at 13 minutes, the door opened. The doctor, emotional, confirmed that the baby was alive.
Today, Lavinia is 6 years old. Therefore, that episode became a turning point.
Moreover, even after the doctors stated that the wife could no longer become pregnant since one ovary was micropolycystic and the other had been removed, the fourth pregnancy occurred. That is, the family grew again.
The Syntropic Garden That Pays for Itself Using Only 10% of 4,000 m²
Alongside the family story, another project was born: the syntropic garden.
The land is 4,000 m². However, it only uses about 10%, that is, approximately 400 m² for cultivation. Even so, the production already helps cover rent, water, and electricity costs.
While maintaining his work in civil construction, he takes care of the garden in his spare time. Thus, he turns free time into income.
Smart Consortium: Produce More in the Same Space
Unlike a conventional garden, he does not plant in isolated rows. On the contrary, he organizes everything based on consortium, stratification, and ecological succession.
For example, he grows eggplant in the upper layer and lettuce in the lower layer. Thus, the eggplant filters some of the sunlight, protecting the lettuce.
In addition, between spaced lettuce plants of 30 to 35 cm, he plants radishes or arugula. Consequently, he utilizes the space that would remain empty and still protects the soil from excessive sunlight.
The eggplant started producing in about 50 days, demonstrating the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, besides selling more variety, he increases the average ticket of the stand.
Biological Control and Living Soil: Less Poison, More Balance
Another differentiator is the management without pesticides.
For example, he plants coriander next to kale. Thus, it attracts ladybugs, which feed on caterpillar eggs. Thus, it reduces the problem naturally.
In addition, he teaches the correct way to harvest kale. Instead of pulling it at the stem, he leaves a small piece. This allows the plant to seal the cut area by itself.
He is willing to lose about 2 cm of the stem, as, in return, it keeps the plant healthy for a longer time.
Healthy Soil Naturally Reduces Pests
According to him, nothing in nature is a “pest” for no reason. When ants appear in excess, for example, it may indicate nutritional deficiency in the soil.
Therefore, instead of applying poison, he improves the quality of the land. Consequently, the plants become stronger and more resilient.
Thus, the system balances itself.
Breeds and Diversification: Blue Eggs and “Java” Pig
In addition to the garden, he keeps livestock.
The “Java” pig, a mix of wild boar and domestic pig, is currently 5 months old. Unlike pigs that reach slaughter weight in 90 to 100 days, this breed can take almost a year to reach 100 kg.
On the other hand, he values the taste of the meat, which he considers superior.
He also works with free-range chickens that reach 3 kg. He even selects breeds for blue eggs, which expands the market.
The rooster Apollo, who weighed 5 kg and lived for more than 4 years, left descendants and helped consolidate the genetics of the flock.
And you: what was the biggest difficulty that ever forced you to start over — and what simple habit would you adopt today to make your home more “truly sustainable”?
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