Getting and Giving the Gift of a Goat

I am so excited! I’m getting a goat for my birthday. I’m not kidding (pardon the pun).

My wife has been asking me for the last month what I’d like to have for my birthday. You know, at this stage in my life, if there’s anything I really want, I just go buy it. So, I’m terrible to shop for.

Yesterday as I was driving home I was listening to an audio recording of Bill Clinton’s new book, “Giving.” In the book he tells the story of Heifer International. Heifer has a very interesting model for giving. Givers buy an animal, such as a heifer or a goat. The receiver is provided with training and supplies as well as the animal. The only requirement of the recipient is that he or she passes along the animal’s first offspring to someone else. That way the gift keeps expanding in ever-widening circles. You can read more and Heifer International and watch videos by clicking here.

When I arrived home, there was a Heifer catalog waiting for me. The catalog lists various animals that can be donated, along with their price. You can give a flock of ducks for $20 or a share of a flock of ducks for $10. Other gifts include:

• Heifer, $500
  
• Water Buffalo, $250
  
• Llama, $150
  
• Goat, $120
  
• Sheep, $120
  
• Pig, $120
  
• Trees, $60
  
• Trio of Rabbits, $60
  
• Honeybees, $30
  
• Flock of Chicks, $20
  
• Flock of Ducks, $20
  
• Flock of Geese, $20

So, that’s what I want for my birthday. Instead of giving me a gift, I’ve asked my wife to buy a goat for a deserving family through Heifer International. If you’re looking for an amazing gift that will change the life of a family, consider giving a gift to Heifer International today.