Luv A Lamb...Be A True Buddy

3rd Annual True Buddy Therapeutic Sheep Show

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3rd Annual True Buddy Therapeutic Sheep Show

August 6th, 2011 at 5:00pm

Sarpy County Fairground's Livestock Arena

Cookie Social 4:00pm-5:00pm

A Big Thank EWE To Schlotzsky's Deli For Donating

The Cookies And Drinks!

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A Triple Celebration!!!

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Our first celebration is to share our awesome book with many and to spread our message "to make EWEr days not all about EWE"!

A second celebration is to announce our first "National Very Special Lil Spokesperson"

Emily Koesters AKA "Our Little Giant"

Every kid can be an author!

Even Little Giants!

Like Emily can feel like a star!

Payton's smile says it all!

He even brought his very own signature stamp from school!

Everyone had a part in the making of our book!

Some even discovered they want to be future writers!

Everyone cares about our True Buddies and the success of our book "Meet The Luv A Lambs"!

Our Third Celebration

The Good Samaritan That Saved Our Sheep From A Burning Barn!

How can a Thank EWE ever be enough!

It can't be, but we all made George thank EWE cards!

Thank EWE George for saving our sheep!

Our Little Giant presents George with a True Buddy Award!

Our special friend Jess gives a special medal!

A True Hero...A True Buddy!

A reason to celebrate kids that are making their days "not all about EWE" and the world a brighter place!

Let The Thank EWEs Begin

George we wouldn't have smiles on our faces today,

if it wasn't for your heroic efforts!

To my husband for his endless support!

To the special True Buddies in our lives that teach us all how to live life to the fullest!

A special thank EWE to our awesome photojournalist Ashley! As always Great Job!

With earnings from our book sales...Ice cream for all!!!!

A Thank EWE to all the youth, families, and supporters that make

True Buddy what it is!

Give A Smile ~ Lend A Hand ~ Be A Friend

Lastly a HUGE thank EWE to Tate Publishing!
Because EWE believed in us, EWE made this happen!!!
EWE're The Best!

George Penke EWE Are Our Hero

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A Man That Makes His Days "Not All About EWE"

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The hustle and bustle of cars, and busy lives drove by the farm. As luck would have it, George's routine stop to the grocery store didn't happen that day, as George drove by the farm he saw what he thought was dust. With a second look, he realized it was smoke. His calls to 911 were unsuccessful with no reception. The fire had started in the worst part of the barn. George was determined not to let the sheep perish, and so, risking his own life, he grabbed the five gallon buckets and started dowsing the fire, and catching sheep to save them. As the fire grew, George said to himself, "God you've got to help me here!". Thirty minutes later, the last bucket of water putting the fire out was thrown, just as the fire department arrived.

After the fire George learned this wasn't your ordinary herd of sheep, and every day since the fire we have been reminded of George's heroic actions and what a blessing he has been to us.

A pregnant ewe that was saved, had twin little boys,that we named George and Blaze! Thanks to George,the youth of Luv A Lamb & True Buddy are still wearing smiles! We know now that George is definitely not your ordinary man and we are the luckiest sheep club on the face of the earth, to have such a great new friend!

The moral to this story... Offer EWEr help to someone in need, cause EWE never know when the herd of sheep EWE're saving, aren't EWEr ordinary sheep!

ThankEWEGeorge!

From:TheWholeHerdOfLuvALamb&TrueBuddy

A Little Giant Luvin The Lambs!

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Introducing To EWE

Our First Very Special

"National Lil Spokesperson"

It's our honor to walk with this Little Giant on her quest for national attention for Schimke Immuno-osseous Dysplasia (Little Giants).

Because that's what a True Buddy does!

Please follow, share and support our little Emily, on this very important journey. Check back to see how Emily, touches lives, through the use of our sheep!

A Big Thank EWE To Deyo's Photography

For Taking On This Great Cause!

http://www.deyosphotography.com/

As always, a thank ewe to our volunteer True Buddies for helping out!

Order your "Meet the Luv A Lambs" book online now to help support the True Buddy Program!

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Buy our book online at : http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-61739-035-7

True Buddy Program Featured on UNL Extension's Website!

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A Special Thank EWE For The Creation Of This Video

Mark E. Simmons
Extension Educator/Military 4-H Liaison
University of Nebraska -Lincoln Extension
Douglas/Sarpy Counties
(402)444-4237

UNL Extension Department

"Luv A Lamb & True Buddy Proud Members Of 4-H"

Get involved in EWEr local 4-H today!

Our Newest True Buddy...A True Hero!

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HUGS, KISSES, AND LUV

GOES TO OUR HERO

GEORGE PENKE FOR SAVING OUR SPECIAL HERD!

The actions of this Good Samaritan, risking his own life, to save our herd from a burning barn! Wins the hearts of many youth here at Luv A Lamb & Be A True Buddy!
Watch the story live on Channel 7 News.
http://www.ketv.com/news/27351463/detail.html

EEEEEWWWWEEEE Are Awesome George We Luv EWE!

The Morning Blend and EWE

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Check out our segment on KMTV The Morning Blend http://www.omahamorningblend.com/videos/117232098.html
with a couple of our lambs, Bahama Mama and Bikini and one of our special True Buddies Emily Koesters who might be small but has the will of a Little Giant.

Little Giants Foundation was started in the Spring of 2009 to help those afflicted with rare genetic dwarfisms. The main focus for the fatal disease of SIOD (Schimke Immuno-osseous Dysplasia), which affects 4 children in the United States and only 45 EVER in the world! Emily Koesters is one of those 4!

Please go to www.helpemily.com for details on the disease, the organization, and how you can help prolong her life or simply visit http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/.

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Luv A Lamb's First Book Hitting Stores
Available To Order Now
With Easter right around the corner, our book makes a great present for all, with the stories and pictures of our sweet little lambs! EWE may view and purchase our book, at our wonderful publishing company, Tate Publishing. "Meet The Luv A Lambs" was created by the youth in our programs, as a fundraiser for True Buddy.

Our Lucky Road

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Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer AKA Ram "Trust Fund" Our Lucky Charm

It seems our lucky road continues… It all started last fall with the donation of a superior ram named Trust Fund, that was loaned to us from Nathan Show Lambs, adding value to our breeding program. Next up we were excited to find out Cargill of Council Bluffs, made a donation, to help us create educational materials for schools and 4-H clubs, promoting youth community service, with the motto of making EWEr days "Not All About EWE! To add to our good fortune, Ralston Vet has made a very special contribution to True Buddy Program. They have donated their large animal building (which is not in use anymore), we now will be able to expand our program to year round therapeutic interactions for youth! Thank EWE Dr. J, we love EWE!

Lastly a special thanks goes to Platteview High School's business, marketing and literature classes, for your help with our new book, and your work on the Cargill educational packets. To all the youth, the families, and all the well wishers of our program! EWE make a difference!

Breaking Ground Luv A Lamb & True Buddy 3/16/11
Let Our Journey Begin...A Touching SiteTo See!

A sincere thank EWE to all who've helped get us here!
Special tribute to Mann Ag Supply and employees, we're grateful for you're continued support and hard work to keep this program going. And to Schram & Sons Excavating, thanks for your dedication to this project!

EWE Make A Difference!

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Adorable Community Service Projects: Please email us for more information about how EWE, a classroom or a 4-H club, can rent a cuddly bottle lamb and help us raise funds at the same time! kathy@luvalamb.com

Lambs 2011

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Bahama Mama
Born February 23rd, 2011
Mommy: Big Mama Twin: Tommy Bahama

Bahama Mama and her twin, Tommy Bahama, are a couple of the new babies from this year. They were born during a blizzard storm; hence is where their names came from...We can dream a little! What a cutie!

Shear Happiness

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2nd Annual True Buddy Therapeutic Sheep Show
Sarpy County Fair 2011

My daughter's True Buddy experience: I had my reservations about sheep club when I first heard about it, I have never really been around farm animals and didn't think it would have much effect on Noelle. Boy was I shocked the first night of sheep club, it was amazing to see how excited Noelle was to be around the sheep and the other kids. I remember sitting filling out the papers when the girls took Noelle around the building to start dressing the sheep. One of the girls came back within minutes, stating she thought Noelle was scared and upset by the sheep and the activities, it was the exact opposite....her scream and body flairs were of pure excitement and joy. I remember thinking I just have to stay and watch....She reached out to pet the sheep without being asked...that NEVER happens, she would look and respond to the girls in which were her "buddies", which was strange for her because she doesn't normally interact well with strangers. She reached out and held the rope to lead the sheep with no problem, she never wants to hold on to anything especially for any length of time. Since that first night I saw Noelle enjoy each and every day of sheep club, she tried things I never thought she would (like put her hands in the bucket of cold soapy water and then actually scrub the sheep!!!) She enjoyed the companionship from the buddies and enjoyed her time away from mom. I think she really felt a part of the group. Noelle has learned to stand with little support since last year and even learned to make her kid walker go a little on her own, I will be interested to see if leading the sheep will be motivation to get her feet moving this year. Thanks for all you do!

A Pocket Full Of Wool

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Our good friend and True Buddy Jess, comes to the barn to to help out, groom the sheep, and luv on the new baby lambs . It's particularly entertaining to watch the sheep form a procession line, as Jess brushes them, for sometimes up to 3 hours (We're quite certain she holds the record for longest sheep brushing ever.)! Some of the sheep, especially Buddy, will get in line time and time again, loving all the attention. As Jess brushes along, she collects the wool, stuffing it in her pockets, until they are very full. When at home, Jess and her mom, put the wool into a baggie to keep and treasure. She loves to have something that reminds her of the sheep. Last week Jess walked in the barn shortly after the sheep were sheared. To her amazement, there was the biggest bag of wool sitting right in front of her! She squealed in delight, and thought she had hit the jackpot, just like it was a pot of gold!

…Do EWE See All The Pots Of Gold In EWEr Life!
Jess,
By The Way... Buddy Says, "Come Baaaaack Soon!"

Trust Fund "Our Lucky Charm"

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Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer AKA Ram "Trust Fund"

"It's Not All About EWE"

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Believe In The Joyful Giving Of Youth

Youth Are True Buddies To Therapeutic Sheep Club

The True Buddy Program “buddies up” typical peers with children who experience developmental disabilities, those who face medical challenges, and children dealing with trauma in their lives. That means everyone is welcome!

We can’t make these kids better, but there is one thing that we can do, make each and every one of our True Buddy youth, the rock stars that they deserve to be! Also, we can give their parents an opportunity to sit down and enjoy watching their kids having fun and making connections with people and animals, which they didn’t have before.

Give A Smile~Lend A Helping Hand~Be A Friend

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2010 Douglas/Sarpy 4-H Club Of The Year

The outcome of this program has been equally amazing as our special award!

A Special Donation Thank EWE Nathan Show Lambs

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Our Lucky Charm

There's something special about this ram. Trust Fund has brought us good karma, entertainment, and prosperity to our True Buddy Therapeutic Sheep Club and breeding program.

Thank EWE
A Big Thank EWE goes to Nathan Show Lambs, for their kind donation. The use of this ram, with superior bloodlines, adds structural value to our breeding program, and with his sweet disposition, Trust Fund lambs will certainly be a nice addition to our True Buddy Therapeutic Sheep Program. We can't wait to see these babies!

Nathan Show Lambs

Contact Nathan Show Lambs if you're looking for your next champion to heat up the circuit or something to spice up your breeding lines for 2011. Also available instructional coaching, choose this winning combination.

Nathan Show Lambs

"Home Of Hot Lines"

justinnathan22@live.com

True Buddy Simply Makes The World A Better Place!

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Who gets the most out of this program, we don’t really know! True Buddy breaks down the walls that keep so many youth from knowing how to help out a gifted child. The connection that happens between kids is the most important lesson learned. It's so inspiring when youth are giving the chance to help out and make a difference in somebody’s life, they come out in numbers!

Kids learn important life lessons through True Buddy,

and the sheep are the bridge between humans!

Nebraska Home Health Care... A Kind Sponsor Of True Buddy & Luv A Lamb

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Nebraska Home Healthcare

Dedicated to compassionate caring of your loved ones, with exceptional nursing skills. Serving the Omaha metro areas.

(402) 917-0444

Become A Fan Of True Buddy

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Sponsorships
Sponsorship opportunities available through True Buddy Non-Profit Therapeutic Sheep Program. Company or private sponsorship will benefit EWE in many ways.
Contact:
Kathy Mann
kathy@luvalamb.com

HAY!

To All EWE True Buddies Out There...

Have A Fabulous Holiday! From Buddy

Until Next Time...

Have EWE Hugged EWEr Sheep Today!

Life's Too Short To Have Never Luved A Lamb!

http://www.luvalamb.com/

Have EWE Hugged EWEr Sheep Today!

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