This morning, at about 4 AM, I let Kota outside for his bathroom break. My outdoor lights were on, however, unless I go to the barn and switch on the main switch, all my property does not light up at the same time. Instead of going to his potty spot,  Kota vanished into the darkness.

This is not typical behavior for him. So I called him back, he returned immediately, but to my surprise he was not alone. He was accompanied by a fawn! He wasn’t attacking the baby, she was just coming with him out of the darkness. I quickly called him inside and grabbed my robe,  slippers and a flashlight. By the time I got back outside and had my wits about me, she was vanishing with mom across my pasture.

In a world that is seemingly feeling like it’s spiraling out of control, it was so calming to just have a moment of relief. To see two creatures, who normally would not get along very well, coexist, even just for a few seconds next to each other was like a breath of fresh air which I really needed especially right now.

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Last night without any invitation on my part, Addie jumped up on my lap. I quickly took a selfie. She looks quite proud of herself. It’s a slow process but she’s finding her way to totally trust me.