I found myself standing alongside an 83 year old woman today cleaning up an 8 day fresh cow. She worked the stomach pump, despite my insisting that I could manage it. She talked to the cow to keep her calm and asked me a hundred questions about my day. She was up all night with another calf that just didn’t seem too interested in nursing. I couldn’t help but notice just how happy and fulfilled the lady seemed. She seemed completely content with life, smoking a cigarette, out spending time doing what she loves at the young age of 83. I think she could teach us all a thing or two about life.
Wise-woman
Published by Justin Jornigan
1987 model, gently used, a little rusty. Husband to Megan. I have the best dog in the world – a mutt named Tucker (Tuck, or Tucker J). We have a farm with 3 horses, 2 barn cats, and 2 house cats. I was born in the most beautiful place on earth – the mountains of Western North Carolina – and have returned here. First generation college graduate. I’m an introvert with a very extroverted job. Large animal veterinarian. I enjoy playing piano, quite walks along the creek, craft beer, life-giving conversation, scuba diving, riding horses, and mowing. I like to write, but don’t get to do it enough. I enjoy non-fiction, biographies, and progessive Christian thought. I hate the texture of most soft things – think dryer lint and cotton balls and ridiculous fleecy blankets. I love the smell of silage, horses, a leather shop, and the hardware store. I live for moments of unexpectedly laughing to tears and crampy cheeks, and to feel and smell the cold air right before it snows. View more posts
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