Heifer International: Truly the gift that keeps on giving

What do you want for Christmas this year? A cow? A llama? Or maybe what you really want is a water buffalo.

These gift ideas may be far from desirable for most people, but for some families and communities the gift of a single cow can make a world of difference. In many countries, the secret to community improvement and individual success can lie in something as simple as a basket full of chicks.

It all started with an earlier-than-usual wakeup call. I begrudgingly drug myself out of bed, pulled on my Butte College sweatshirt and headed for the kitchen. Usually the coffee is waiting for me when I get up, but not even my coffee pot wakes up before 6 a.m. I pushed the button and turned on the news.

MILLER TIME!

SCORCHED