New Life, New Hope

Every time when I feel lost or trapped, nature sends me a reassuring message

He is only a couple of days old. Hiding in the long grass from the dangers of the unknown world, he knows he is safe as his mum will always protect him. He is cautious but calm. (Photo by Author)

“I think Grace had her baby already. The little will be hiding somewhere in the long grass”, — I said to George while driving down the hill and looking at the lonely cow grazing peacefully.

“If it is her, then surely, her belly is so much smaller” — replied George.

It was Friday, and we were on our way to town. I checked all my cows on Monday evening before leaving for the city the following morning, and I noticed two animals separated themselves from the herd. For heavily pregnant cows, this usually means they are about to give birth. I hoped everything would be going well and the little ones would come into the world without any issues. I should be home and look after them, but I had to go to work. So, I trusted Mother Nature that she would be on my side and keep my cows safe.

After my return Thursday night, I wanted to go and check on them on Friday, but first, work kept me busy, and then I had to go shopping with George. I thought I would check on them when I got back. But did life ever go to plan? When we got back, it was already dark.

It was Saturday before I knew it. Even then, my other chores took priority before I could visit my big pets. The grass around the houses grows so…