When you stop doing, then you stop doing. These are just a few of Grandma Clem’s words that I took to heart. I mulled them over today as I trekked back to the cattle to move them to a new grazing lot. My coat and boots were heavy, as was the reel of poly wire in my hand. Inclement weather is upon us here in Missouri and I’m not keen on doing chores in a biting wind. Hence, I thought about Grandma Clem and the inspiration of her words. I thought about my strong legs that take me to my work and my strong arms that perform the work. My winter gear that protects me. The opportunity to be outside in fresh air and about being a good steward of what is in my care. Without these things, I might find myself sitting in a chair, becoming inactive and weak, and letting quality of life slip away from me. I’d like to encourage you and other cattle folks to look positively on your winter chores and caring for livestock. Don’t just do it because you have, do it because you can. Like Grandma Clem says, when you stop doing, then you stop doing.