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Congratulations! 'Christmas births' remind us of the gift of *hope, peace, love and joy* that our Messiah brought. Maranatha!

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Amen, LDT!

And the “fingers” on the hooves are so remarkable - God is so smart! Was not aware of that particular. Val is a precious boy. What a cool story, Doc. God bless you guys.

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“Yet even in earthly matters I believe that the ‘invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead.’” -Michael Faraday

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Yes, amazing re: the transforming hooves! I'd always wondered about that...

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A beautiful story to share♥️🎄

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Handsome little guy!

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Awww, just beautiful! A pleasure to read about your animals/farm.

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Gorgeous! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all on the Farm.

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How could anybody not accept Emu into their herd?

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What a beautiful baby! I love the pictures! That is very interesting about the horses hooves. I bet your grandkids loved seeing the new baby. What a special gift for them to see the new baby on Christmas! Have a great day !

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Just one more of God's miracles. Thank you much for sharing this loving experience with all of us. Good health to you and yours. Happy New Year.

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To the Malones and the farm animals - "Congratulations" on the new arrival 🎈✨️ 🐎. You've so generously included your readership in the life of your farm animals, I almost feel like a proud 'Auntie' here. The Foal is beautiful, as is your love and care for these magnificent creatures. This made my day.

His Light Beacon - Elizabeth

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Congratulations! What a wonderful Christmas present! 🐴

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What a blessing! Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you for the sweet story and videos of the birth of your foal. My 8 year old granddaughter and 7 year old grandson have been following your farm stories with great interest. A couple of weeks ago, they asked if you had posted another video of your farm on Fallout on the Epoch Times, and were quite disappointed when I told them, "Not yet!" Videos of your emu and goose are among their favorites. :D

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Mine too!

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How wonderful! What a Christmas gift! Congratulations and all the best in 2025! You both deserve so much happiness and peace! God bless you both! ✝️🎉❣️🎁🎄❤️

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Thank you for this beautiful story, photos, and videos. What a precious Christmas gift indeed.

Here is an appropriate musical offering for Velocity and Quieta from Mr. G.F. Handel: https://youtu.be/MS3vpAWW2Zc?si=B8Yi5sJKw9lUGOht

Lyrics:

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

– Isaiah 9:6

(One could modify the lyrics for an independent-thinking horsy, but Mr. Handel’s setting is magnificent enough.)

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I love that one!

thanks Big E!

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A Christmas baby! Thank you for sharing this and other stories about your farm life. I look forward to reading them so much.

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What memories you're giving your grandchildren! Memories of a lifetime. Like a a Norman Rockwell painting.

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We once let out our field to a friend in need with a horse. Saw a birth up close and personal. Something to behold. I suppose if we didn't put such wonders in a box -- along with all the other wonders of creation -- we'd never get anything done. What a wonderful Christmas gift: a new birth to go along with the birth of Christ and the rebirth of hope. And if that weren't enough wonder, born of a virgin! Ok, I need to go get something done now. Blessings.

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