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Where He Leads

We recently added a new cow on the farm. This beautiful jersey is a highly anticipated addition. She was due to calve during the Christmas cold weather and needed to be in the barn. She will easily follow where he leads her.

“Jersey girl” has a history of easily accepting foster calves. That is one of the reasons we wanted her here. We were unsure of a couple of our recipient cows that are carrying embryos. So just to be sure everyone gets the milk needed to grow properly, husband wanted the jersey as a backup in case someone needed a new momma.

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On The Good Days & On The Bad Days Too

Recently, life dealt us a bit of a blow. We have waited with great expectation for our “Jersey Girl” to calve. It didn’t turn out anything like we would have planned. We are struggling with this one. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves of a few things, on the good days and on the bad days too.

***Some photos may contain sensitive/graphic content***

Our Jersey was due to calve around Christmas. We watched and waited and checked on her several times a day. She was even moved to a special place in the barn for the Christmas cold, just in case. Christmas came and went with no calf. Due dates are just dates and calves can come early or late, so we waited.

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Reflection

***This isn’t “farm” related, but I did feel impressed to share this short story today. My prayer is that you will take time to reflect and be encouraged and give your life to The One whom we REFLECT.***

the moon in the window, reflection of the sun that we cannot see

She was surrounded by darkness. This wasn’t the kind of dark where you could still see the outline of shapes or detect movement. This was darkness that swallowed you. She could see absolutely nothing, but she could hear, smell and taste everything.  It was humid outside. Outside? Yes! She was outside! Okay, now we are getting somewhere, she thought. I’m outside, but I cannot see anything. I can taste the moisture in the air and smell the musk of animals.  I hope those are someone’s pets and not wild animals. She could hear crickets and frogs and the wind blowing in the trees.

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