The Farmer, the Mrs., and I

Kristen Sindelar
Jul 5, 2024
Jul 5, 2024

Lark 4.jpg — Lucky cuddles with his mother Shirley on the Lark’s farm east of Lincoln, Neb.
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Any animal called Lucky usually has a story of resilience.

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Lark 1.jpg — “The Farmer, the Mrs., and I” is a true story about a calf’s survival despite all odds.
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Lark 5.JPG — Now a yearling bull, Lucky receives special attention from Sandy Lark and her grandson Isaac.
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Lark 2.jpg — The Larks moved furniture in the sunroom to rescue Lucky from below freezing temperatures. He lay unresponsive for four days.
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Lark 3.jpg — Lucky was so sick he could not even suck a bottle. The Larks had to trickle milk into his mouth for him to swallow.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.