Hi guys!

I read about a very interesting miracle, from a book called Their Mysterious 
Ways, which was compiled by Phyllis Hobe.  It's a collection of stories 
about how God used animals to help people.  Those of you who are patrons of 
the Martha Arney Library can read this book from there.

Like Phil often says, if I told you this story, you wouldn't believe it. 
(grin)  Oh don't worry; I won't leave you in suspense this time.  Here goes:

I did not hear the author's name very clearly, but it sounded like 
"Cathleen", so that's the name I'll use.

Cathleen grew up on a dairy farm, where she had to help milk the cows twice 
a day.  The cows needed to be milked, even when they were sick, but the milk 
of these cows would be poured out.  One time, when Cathleen was about 16, 
she had to do the milking alone.  There were 5 infected cows at the time. 
All the cows had numbered tags attached to their ear in order to keep track 
of them.  Her dad had given her a list of the 5 cows that needed to be 
separated from the rest of the herd for milking.  this would be a difficult 
task for just one person, as cows are not like horses that can easily be 
lead where they need to go.  she wished that her siblings were there to 
help.  The idea came to her that god cares about every aspect of our lives, 
so maybe she could ask for His help.  With the list of numbers in one hand 
and the other hand raised, she called out, "In the name of the Lord Jesus 
Christ, will the following cows please step forward: numbers 2, 11, 17, 32, 
and 49!"  As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a rustling sound 
toward the back of the herd, and 5 cows came forward!  Some of the other 
cows even stepped aside to let them pass!  she read the numbers.  Sure 
enough, they were numbers 2, 11, 17, 32, and 49!  All the cows continued to 
cooperate while the separation took place.  God was indeed looking out for 
her, and, as she learned, He has a sense of humor too.  perhaps He winked.

Sharon