Yesterday was a day that I'll never forget, and I know many others will be the same way.

Less than a month ago 10-month-old Jhett Skaggs, the son of my dear friends and Limousin breeders, Brian and Audra Skaggs of Lexington, OK, stopped breathing twice within a two day period. Both times his parents administered CPR and he was rushed to the hospital. The doctors at Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City determined that his heart had one ventricle larger than the other and this was causing to him have these "mini-heart attack" episodes. They told them in OKC that he would need a transplant. Long story short -- within a few days he was transferred to Houston to the Texas Children's Hospital. There they first put him on a heart bypass machine while they ran tests to determine that he qualified for a heart transplant. Then a few days later they performed another surgery to install a Berlin Heart machine. An amazing machine that isn't even approved by the FDA yet, except for on a case by case basis. He was also put on the top of the transplant list at this time.

Yesterday was truly an incredible day. As many of the friends of Jhett Skaggs' family prepared for the Jhett Skaggs Benefit Auction, we received word that Jhett was getting a new heart! WOW! For all that to happen on the same day as the auction is almost surreal! But it was for real. Last night as we raised $105,000 in the benefit auction and steak dinner for over 200 people, Jhett was being prepped for surgery. He received his new heart and had his first heartbeat with it about 2 am today. So far things look good. His parents said he looked wonderful today.

This is an amazing story that truly shows how many of us in the cattle business are really like one big family. This is a great example of putting personal gain aside and showing compassion for other human beings. I am so proud that I have the opportunity to work with a company like EDJE Technologies that can be so compassionate towards a cause such as this. Ed was gracious enough to donate the EDJE Cast as well as a web page and email blasts to help promote the cause. Yesterday was a great day, and I hope that all of you will join me in continuing to pray for Jhett and his new heart. Also lift up the family who lost a child yesterday.

In closing, here's a scripture that Jhett's mom has shared with many:

My heart is fixed, o God, my heart is fixed! I will sing and give praise. Psalms 57:7

Shari Holloway

The Bozeman Farms website is a tribute to Big Dud, a 66 year-old cattleman, farmer and landowner that had a quiet and understated demeanor, with an aversion towards being away from Flora. But, these traits belied his passion as a benefactor to many organizations and as a champion of many causes.

Dudley R. Bozeman died from complications associated with bronchial pneumonia Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

In addition to the tribute to "Big Dud" you can find information on their Limousin cattle operation, farm, and soon to come deer hunting packages.

Located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah valley are an elite group of southdowns. For over 30 years and three generations they have been committed to raising high quality, productive, sound sheep that can compete in the show ring as well as produce back at the barn. Their flock consist of 60 southdown ewes and 25 suffolk club lamb ewes. Their sheep carry some of the best genetics in the country.

Head on over to their site and take a look at their Stud Rams, Reference Sires, Suffolk Rams and sheep they have for sale. As a member of the American Southdown Association, you know they are the real deal. Check out Ludwig Family Southdowns.

American Business Phones is committed to installing and maintaining America's highest quality business communication systems.

Since 1982, American Business Phones has slowly evolved from a telephone system installation company to an integrator, tying together telephone systems and computers so that companies can communicate via voice or data. Our customized solutions help streamline communications to provide the level of performance a business requires both today and in the future.

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Visit www.americanbusinessphones.com today whether you are in need of replacing your current phone system or if you are inquiring about a new phone system, please complete their short questionnaire to better help them understand your needs.

The Silver Steer offers a variety of show day or any jewelry for the cattle, sheep, or pig enthusiast made from original artisans.

With her new shopping cart, you can now order online from her wide collection of necklaces, charms, earrings, medals and bracelets.  

Another upgrade to Judy's redesign is the addition of gift certificates, great for giving this holiday season, or for anytime of the year.

If you are interested in seeing some genuine hand crafted jewelry, give The Silver Steer a try. You might just find that one piece of jewelry that has been missing from your repertoire!

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Diligent Development is actively involved in the acquisition, development, re-development, management, leasing, ownership, and disposition of land, residential and commercial real estate for investment purposes, primarily in the greater Des Moines, Iowa marketplace. Additionally, the Company is actively engaged as a third party investment and development management service provider to investors and/or property owners seeking these services.

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Skip Simmons is a restorer and repairer of vintage amps, fender amps, vintage tube amps, harp amps and PA amps. He knows what the equipment is supposed to sound like, and how to make them sound like they should.

For over 15 years, he has been modifying and restoring vintage PA amps with guitar and harmonica, including MASCO amps. His expertise ranges from recording studios, touring bands, vintage dealers, collectors and at-home enthusiasts. Skip listens to his customers when repairing or restoring their amps. The feedback he gets is more important than any tool he has to repair amps.

If you have a vintage amp, or are even interested in seeing some of the amps he has repaired and restored, check out his website, skipsimmonsamps.com.