As the day wore on, a feeling of worry began to creep into Bill’s heart. As a small-time farmer, he knew just how crucial his cows were to him. They were his livelihood, his companions, and the backbone of his farm. He loved each and every one of them, but Daisy was special. The thought of anything terrible happening to her was unbearable.
She was the first calf he had raised when he started his farm, and over the years, she had become like a friend to him. To lose his most treasured cow would be heartbreaking. What if a predator had gotten in and spooked the cows? Or maybe he had forgotten to latch the gate properly? He couldn’t imagine it, but still, every possibility raced through his head.
Bill decided to spend the rest of the day looking for Daisy. He let go of all his other duties, all his other chores. His entire focus was on finding Daisy. He trudged through his fields, calling out Daisy’s name. He checked every nook and corner of his farm, hoping to find Daisy hiding somewhere. But as the sun set, there was still no sign of Daisy.