Ruth and kids came over to watch the steers get loaded up to go to the slaughter house before naps yesterday. There were some questions about why some of those familiar ones had to go after just a little over a year of fattening up for market.
Last fall David stood on the fence and noticed Bullseye - he stands out with his red coat and white brindle face with the red rings around his eyes. He asked grandpa to load him on the trailer and bring him over to David's house for him to take care of. "No, David. Grandpa has to feed him special so that he does what he is meant to do... give people good beef to eat." "But why?" said David, and always says David. I think there were a few tears of frustration and disappointment. Here is David saying goodbye to his Bullseye for the last time.
David spots him in the trailer. Yes, we do get attached to these animals. Some just are more friendly and interested in us. Many times I would be out to watch the gate or something and Bullseye would be right there in the front looking at me. It is nice to have that recognition, but they are definitely here for a purpose, and you need to say goodbye with a healthy respect for us being in charge of them and allowing them to serve the purpose they are here for.
Off after lots of love and care and work at keeping them for those in the world to eat and enjoy.
David is fine and is starting to understand the life and death part of the farm. Jesus, we trust in YOU. Bless-bless, Barb
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