Lily the tiny lamb

Once upon a time there was a tiny little lamb called Lily.  Lily was so tiny the farmer had to make a special little wooden box for her to stand on when she fed from her mother.  Her mother was very protective of her and bent down low on the ground so her little Lily could climb up and ride on her back.  All the other lambs in the paddock were growing and growing and little Lily remained tiny. She was hardly bigger than a hedgehog!  Even though the other lambs took turns at carrying her feeding box and some of the other mothers let Lily ride on their backs Lily felt sad.  She wanted to be like the other lambs who frolicked in the paddock and jumped over one another. Although Lily's mother loved her little daughter dearly she wished too that Lily would grow and be like the other lambs.  She knew her milk was rich and creamy and had made her other children grow big and strong.  She could not understand why Lily was so tiny. But day followed day and Lily remained so small !
people drove out from town especially to look over the fence and catch a glimpse of her.  Her photo was in the paper. It was all rather embarassing for Lily. The rest of the story is unknown because it hasn't happened yet.  Sequels are to follow.

Sent by: Mary Peep


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