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We had rain all around us today. It seems the storms dissapate or blow in a differen't direction before they get to us. Sometimes that's a good thing. But lately, with all the high 100°+ temps, a good rain storm would be a good thing.

Today was no different. :hit We only got a quick shower. :idunno @Baymule texted me that the TV & Internet were off & they were sitting on their beautiful screened porch watching the rain.

We didn't have rain, but we did have a GORGEOUS sunset.
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Rain stopped, but I think we got a decent rain. Internet back on, had to turn it off, then restart it. TV back on too.

What a beautiful sunset! Ya'll have the best view with that hay field right next to you.
 

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Yes, we get the most awesome sunrises & sunsets!

I am continually amazed, at the beautiful views we have here! It doesn't matter which window you look out, the views are spectacular! :love
 

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An amazing thing happened on our way to church yesterday morning!

As we drove down the dirt road by our house, I saw something black in the road. It appeared to be a black plastic bag moving in the wind.

However, as we got closer, I realize it was an animal. First, I thought it was our neighbor's dog, cleaning itself. Then, as I got closer, I realized it was a new born CALF! :ep

I slammed on the breaks, put the truck into park, and went to the calf. At that point it got up & tried to get away. But, I picked it up and carried it to a nearby gate, which DH unlatched & opened.

Did you know that newborn calves aren't light? I never really thought about it before. It turned out to weigh about 50 pounds, which wasn't to bad at first. But, after carrying it the 100 feet to the gate & holding it while I decided what to do . . . IT GOT HEAVY!

The dairy farmer (Mark) keeps his heifers & pregnant cows in that field. I looked around & didn't see any cows nearby. So, I put the calf on the grass inside the gate & DH closed the gate. I tried to get the calf to stand, but it was too weak, so I left it there, lying in the grass.

When I got to the truck I tried calling Mark. When he didn't answer, I texted him, hoping he could get one of his workers there quickly, to help the calf.

Mark responded fairly quickly, so I knew the calf would get some help.

About an hour and a half later, Mark texted me that Mom and baby were in the dairy building and doing fine. YAY!!!
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I have a mental image of you toting a newborn calf to safety. :love I am glad that ya'll found it and alerted Mark about it. You did your good deed on the way to church!
 

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