In a cozy horse stall, at Waterdam Farm, Lady Thistle takes her first breath and sniffs the air of her new surroundings. The first day of a foal’s life is busy as she learns to stand on very wobbly legs and drink her mother’s milk. But exciting sounds-of nearby horses, the farm dog, and cats … Read more
Pesky flies buzz on a hot summer day at Waterdam Farm. At three months old, Lady Thistle still stays close to Polly as she experiences new adventures-some exciting and others frightening! Today, the vet arrives and instructs the farmhands how to help keep bugs off the horses and out of their eyes. Thistle is nervous, … Read more
“The best gifts come from our hearts and are born of love…” Christina spreads her wings just like all the other angels in heaven…but she still has a big problem. It’s almost time for the King’s birth, and she’s the only one without a gift! As she watches Mary and Joseph settle in the stable, … Read more
“Breathe in the air and soak in all the beauty around you…” Kitty Cat lives in the Costa Rica jungle, but doesn’t feel like he fits in. He wants to make friends, yet nothing seems to work. Maybe if he could ribbit like a frog, hang like a sloth, or fly like a toucan…then he’d … Read more
“…Just be happy to be you, like I am glad to be me….” In the forest, a cub with no hair, Believes everyone will stop and stare. His parents love him and say he’s perfect, just as he appears, But bear ventures through the woods to conquer his fears. He encounters a squirrel, a lion, … Read more
“…There’s no need to worry…” The sound of a whining puppy reaches bear’s ear; She’s lost in the woods, alone and full of fear. The bald-headed bear, a bird and a bee Set out to find the pup’s family. Each creature, from land to sky, Has a gift that will dry a tear-stained eye. In … Read more
Lady Thistle is two months old and has a big appetite for her growing body. In addition to nursing, she finally gets to eat grain and fresh hay with the other horses…and venture out into the pasture to nibble on sweet clover. She loves her new freedom of exploring and playing, but one day, while … Read more