Tonight as I opened the door to do chores the cold hit me right in the face. I have been spoiled yet again by the 40 degree weather. With the cold surrounding us, my trusty companion Sadie and I ventured out into the thick night and walked toward the hungry bellows from within the confines of the barn. If you have never felt needed, well my friend, then get a sheep. Actually more than one and your need will be fulfilled. Even when their needs are met they still need you. I have not figured out when they stop needing you. In fact did you know that sheep even talk when their mouths are stuffed full of alfalfa? Well, I am here to inform you that they do... it is more of a garbled up growl of some sort but they are still asking for more of what? I do not know. They baffle me. But I still love them. Tonight they have inspired a story in me and as I walked the long cold driveway with Sadie, I let my mind run through the night and embrace all that is right with this crazy world. I locked out all that is amiss and ran with the wind in my face back to the warmth of the barn. And who met me there? Yes, my girls... mouths and bellies full, still asking for more. I gave them love and came inside. My heart warmed for yet another night.