June 3, 2017. Harper, Texas. Steve.

Every time we come home to the ranch another light has burned out.  The cleaning service leaves lights on in rooms you never notice, such as the front closet, and now this year the light in the shower was out.  Showering in the almost dark is not easy. The first task Mal does after arriving in Nova Scotia, is to replace every burned out light bulb.  You have no idea how helpful that is.  But Mal is not here.

Steve looks after our cattle.  He works for the County roads department but also works for lots of other people too.  He is competent and pleasant and always polite.  He has the look of a Texas cowboy. Because he works outside he is deeply tanned.  And I have never seen him without a can of beer.  After we arrived on Wednesday, Steve came by the Top House to say hello.   We chatted a bit about the 4 calves.  When he was leaving, he said to be sure to call him if we needed any help.  This afternoon I texted him to see if he could replace some bulbs.  He came within 30 minutes.  It took him 10 minutes to replace 6 bulbs.   Shortly after he left, I showered in the light.  Thank heavens for Steve.