The Bovine Bugle

ADMIRATION FOR A LOYAL CUSTOMER

While checking our voice mail this morning (yes, we do have voice mail out here in the backwoods of northern Vermont), we found we had a call last night from one of our beef customers whom we hadn't heard from in awhile. This customer has severe rheumatoid arthritis and is in a wheel chair. She credits a drastic change in her diet with helping her be alive today. A big part of her change included eating organically produced food. I called and got her order, and since I had some errands to run in St. Albans, I told her I would deliver her order of beef, chicken, and eggs. I probably spent 10 to 15 minutes chatting with her. It is very inspiring to see a person with such a challenging disability carry on with their life and accomplish so much. She recently published a children's book, traveled to local libraries to do readings and sign copies, and she visits local nursing homes to cheer up the residents. After spending a little time with her it quickly makes me stop complaining about my problems.

--Jonathan, Howmars Farm
Franklin, Vermont