Planting Seeds

I ran into a neighbor a few days ago.  He mentioned they were having relatives visit and were trying to think of ways to make it a fun trip for a 7 year old girl used to city life.  I, of course, said "bring her over to meet the animals.  After all, everybody should get to meet a baby donkey, especially a 7 year old girl.

Yesterday afternoon they did just that.  Ramsey and Emma were both enthralled with meeting a child.  There aren't many of those creatures around my farm and I found their reaction very interesting.  I think Ramsey made her a little nervous at first because he wanted to cuddle right up to her.  We got past that though and we had a nice visit.  I have read a number of times that donkeys are very good with children.  It appears to be true.  The young lady was also thrilled to meet the horses and Tessa was kind enough to give her a little ride.

This morning I received a little Thank You email with this, which I think is great....

I like to introduce young people to good animals.  Who knows, from this visit she may catch the bug and grow up to be a good horse or donkey owner.  She might grow up to be a doctor, a scientist, an entrepreneur, a hairdresser....or maybe a vet and save the life of another little brown donkey.  No one knows.  All we can do is plant the seed and see what grows.