On Old MacDonald's farm, Cow, Sheep, and Pig lived together.
They were the best of friends and spent most of their days playing in the field.
One sunny morning, as Cow was walking pass farmer's window she heard something very interesting. She heard the farmer on the phone say there was going to be a new and exciting treat added to the farm for the animals.
My friends have to know this she thought
Filled with anxiety, Cow shared what she had heard with Pig and Sheep. The three animals were so excited and eagerly awaited the arrival of this mysterious treasure. They could hardly contain their excitement and started imagining all the wonderful things it could be.
Cow envisioned a field of extra tender grass, Sheep dreamed of a never-ending supply of fresh hay, and Pig hoped for a mud pit that would be the envy of all the pigs.
A lot of time passed but still there was no sign of this special treat. Impatience started to creep into the hearts of the three friends, and they grew weary of waiting. Sheep became frustrated and began to question Cow, "Are you sure that you heard the farmer say the treat was coming?"
But the truth was that since so much time had passed, even Cow was now beginning to lose hope that the treat would ever come. A dark cloud of despair began to settle over the farm as the animals waited for the mystery treat. Cow began not to like the grass as much that she ate everyday. Sheep began to be dissatisfied with the hay that the farmer provided. Even Pig was beginning to find his daily ration of scraps unsatisfying and the mud pit that he rolled around in, just did not seem as much fun as it did before.
The wise old owl who lived in the roof of the barn heard the sighs of disappointment from the three friends and went to intervene. So Owl flew down and perched on the fence near where the three friends were. With a gentle hoot, he shared this wise saying, "Good things come to those who wait, my dear friends. Patience is a virtue that brings great rewards."
After listening intently to the owl's wise words, they realized that their impatience was clouding their judgment and preventing them from appreciating the things that they presently had. Determined to regain their patience, they made a pact to support each other and embrace the wait.
Days turned into weeks once again, but this time, Cow, Sheep, and Pig found joy in the anticipation. They focused on the simple pleasures of their daily routines and cherished the time spent together. They discovered that patience allowed them to savor each moment, making their friendship stronger than ever.
Then, one beautiful spring morning, when the flowers were in full bloom and the air was filled with the sweet scent of nature, a truck arrived at the farm. The driver unloaded a large wooden crate, filled to the brim with a delicious and nutritious treat that all the animals loved. It was corn.
This was better than the field of grass Cow had imagined, better than the hay Sheep had wanted and it was better than any pieces of scraps that Pig had become accustomed to eating.
As Cow, Sheep, and Pig feasted on the scrumptious treasures, they realized that the wait had been worth it. Their patience had been rewarded with an abundance of goodness that surpassed their wildest dreams. They learned that good things truly do come to those who wait.
From that day forward, Cow, Sheep, and Pig carried the virtue of patience in their hearts. They shared their story with the other animals on the farm, reminding them that sometimes, the greatest joy comes from the journey itself. And so, the farm became a place where patience was cherished and good things flourished.
And as the years went by, Cow, Sheep, and Pig continued to live harmoniously, enjoying the simple joys of life together, always remembering the valuable lesson they had learned - that in the end, good things truly do come to those who wait.
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