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BOY, THEY’RE BLASÉ IN BRAZIL

My good friend Holly was talking about a lovely practice her Brazilian in-laws started. They have a ranch with dairy cattle. Every time a new grandchild is born, they proclaim that the calf born closest to that birth date belongs to that child. The children come and visit them and it’s a fun, inter-generational thing for this large, active family.

Holly’s daughter Cissa, who is our Maddy’s best friend, named her black Holstein “Strawberry.” She talks about her all the time.

Holly was telling me that she and her husband were a little worried about this practice for Cissa and all the other cousins. She said, “You know, because one of them died giving birth, and another one fell into a hole and broke his leg and had to be shot. . . .”

. . . AND I WAS SHOCKED, BECAUSE I THOUGHT SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT HER BRAZILIAN COUSINS . . .

. . . but of course, she was only talking about the Brazilian COWS. She and her husband just hoped the children didn’t get too attached to them, because things can be rough out on the range.

Nevvvver mind. Once again, we learn: Brazil isn’t the only place with nuts.

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Prayer request: Thank You, Father, for bringing Holly and her family into our lives. We are sad that they are moving, but we pray fervently for the sale of their Omaha house, safe travel to their new home in the Twin Cities, and all the happiness and success they so richly deserve. We pray for their salvation and ever-present grace in their lives. Bless them abundantly, Lord Jesus, and reunite us with them in Your Kingdom one day. (1 Timothy 2:3,4)