I thought the colt was nursing but when I went out at 5:30 am I could tell he had not. He jumps up goes right to the correct area but was not latching on. I tried to get him to nurse but finally left the stall at 7:40am to clean up and get ready for the Berean office.
When I walked into the house there was a beautiful bouquet of flowers in a cute vase with a card from Zion, Eden and River. They were so pretty I took them over to show mom.
At mom's and explained to mom and Joan that I would be calling the vet clinic as soon as they opened at 8:00 am to tell them he has not nursed and Rosaleigh has not expelled the placenta. We got to the Berean office at 8:45 am and went right to work. Skip and Marvin are both gone and there was quite a lot to do. Below are a few pictures of busy Berean volunteers.
Not pictured is Shirley R, she was very busy, running the postage machine, getting all of the advanced studies ready to go and filling Bible studies. All of them worked on wrapping Bibles.
When we finished we enjoyed a 'real' treat. Shirl made that ooey gooey butter cake and check snack mix. Since I skipped breakfast I took plenty and enjoyed every bite.
Meanwhile I had called the vet clinic and they recommended bringing Rosaleigh and her colt right in. I called Diane to see if Mike could do this as it would take me at least 2 hours to finish up here then hook up the truck and trailer and load up. He still hadn't nursed but thankfully Rosaleigh had expelled the placenta. Mike loaded them up and got to the clinic about 10:45. I'm not sure all what they did to the colt but it sounded like they were treating him like a dummy foal. He didn't really have those symptoms other than not able to latch on.
Mom and I stopped at the Hanna City post office to drop off the Bibles and studies going out then reached mom's house around 11:30 am. I was so surprised when Joan met us in the garage, she asked me to come help her with something but I couldn't hear her so followed her in to see what she needed help with and that came the next surprise. The room was filled with family and they started singing the happy birthday song. The table was filled with a wonderful lunch. They really surprised me.
We also feasted on pulled pork, coleslaw, oranges from Barbara, and vegetables. 
I wondered how they knew we would be home and Joan explained Shirley called them when I left. What a party, I truly was surprised. When I got home the stall needed to be cleaned and the placenta buried in the manure pile. It was really hot when digging and then found out it was 90 degrees out. On the way down to the house I found a few more mushrooms. Those were cleaned then added to the ones from last night. 
They were cut in half soaked in egg and milk mixture then coated with ground up Ritz crackers and fried in olive oil. They were delicious. I took a plate over for mom's house. Joan and Berlica were just leaving for the shower to help set up but both got to try some. Mom enjoyed them too as did Ruth. Even after we ate there were still some left. Ruth, mom and I left for Faith and Andrew's wedding shower at 5:20 pm. That shower was very well attended. The food was exceptional. They served 2 kinds of soup and had a salad bar. The desserts were more cupcakes from Rachel. She makes those cupcakes so realistic they look like real flowers but taste amazing. I didn't think to take pictures of the food but there is enough food pictured here already. I felt like we were eating all day long. Below are a few pictures. 
Iris and Elisabet were busy bringing the gifts from the gift table over to Faith.
When they were about half way done opening presents they stood up and shared their engagement story with us. Faith told me I could share it.
The BEST news came once I got home. Dr. Hoerr sent a text that the colt is nursing and I should be able to pick them up in the morning. What a huge relief! I am SO very thankful.
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