Last month’s Coffee Talk introduced you to an orphaned calf on the ranch. At that point, we didn’t know the immediate fate of the big-eyed, big-eared, weeks-old baby. And while I know it’s best to not get attached (ha!) to an animal who typically isn’t destined to be a pet, I’m happy to share the little fella is doing well for now.

Meet Tucker (fondly named by the ranch owner’s daughter). He’s cute as a button, growing daily, and loves his 3x/daily bottle of milk. We take turns feeding him — our hearts softening with each long-lashed blink, sloppy slurp, and playful head-butt.

More than anything, I’m in awe of God’s creation—His love and care for even an orphaned calf among a herd of hundreds. It’s moments and experiences like this that make me slow down, breathe deeper . . . with prayer and thanksgiving for the goodness in life.

Do you have an animal story that tugs at your heart? Please share!

About the author:

Jayme H. Mansfield is an artist, author, speaker, and educator. Having lived in Colorado for the majority of her life and running her long-time art studio, Piggy Toes, Jayme now leads dedicated writing and art retreats (along with horses, of course!) on the Wyoming ranch where she and her husband live. Her favorite journey is pursuing her dreams, finding adventure, and passionately painting and writing with an ever-present artistic flair.

Her award-winning books, Chasing the Butterfly, RUSH, Seasoned, and Portrait of Deceit, are book club favorites, with genres spanning historical, contemporary, and literary suspense. Each of her stories reveal the transformational power of art and faith. As always, Jayme's writing is filled with vivid imagery that stirs the human heart and gifts the reader an abundance of hope and joy. Admittedly, she is a "happy-ending" author as the world needs a great deal more of that.

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