Hope is….

an optimisitic outlook.

buying a show animal 10 months before the target show.

Christmas morning.

Batman.

having children.

sitting, waiting on somebody to finish the prayer so you can cut into Thanksgiving dinner.

sometimes futile waiting on an Okie State football national championship.

putting in CIDRs, giving shots, changing CIDRs, giving more shots and turning the buck in with the donor.

watching the news for the weather.

buying a new buck.

breaking in a new cap, shoes, boots, etc.

that moment when the animal you want comes into the sale ring but the bidding has yet to begin.  

shearing a long-haired wether.

ordering a meal at a restaurant that is new to you.

the instant that a newborn comes out and the realization that it is alive and it is a buck kid.

that the next song is your favorite.  

raising crops and/or livestock.

getting a facetime connection on Thanksgiving day.  

Here’s to hoping that you and yours have an excellent holiday week.  Prayers to our men & women that don’t get to be at home for the holidays.  Hope.