Making connections

I took Jenna on a fieldtrip to a small family farm yesterday. We had the opportunity to feed and pet the farm animals. The farmer shared about each of the animals and how they came to her farm. She shared the story of a 10 week old cow named Standford. Standford's mother had died a few days after he was born and the previous owner didn't want to bottle feed him so he was sold. Jenna looked at me and excited said, "That's just like me, Mommy! Daddy died a few days after my birthday". I smiled and hugged her tight.