Junior Perspective
Whatever You Are , Be A Good One
By Anna Johnson , NALJA ex-officio
As I sit here in my final semester of college at the University of Minnesota , I cannot help but wonder what my future holds . What will happen once I graduate ? What school will I teach at ? What will my first students be like ? The future holds many unknowns for all of us , but each chapter in our lives holds something different . Opening and closing these chapters in our lives can be fun , exciting , and downright scary at times ! As I am coming closer to the end of my NALJA chapter , some of you are just beginning . NALJA is one of those chapters in my life that helped me to grow into a better person .
Abraham Lincoln once said , “ Whatever you are , be a good one .” Think about this for a minute . What exactly is a “ good one ” is up to you . From simply being a good person , a stellar athlete , the best showman , an awesome cheerleader from the sidelines , or the greatest show mom to ever exist ,
I firmly believe that the Limousin breed has some of the best people in the industry . This breed and the people involved are the true definition of “ whatever you are , be a good one .”
you get the chance to define what exactly you are going to be good at .
In the past seven years , I have had the privilege to watch NALJA produce so many “ good ones .” I firmly believe that the Limousin breed has some of the best people in the industry . This breed and the people involved are the true definition of “ whatever you are , be a good one .” The youth involved in this breed are good at so many different aspects within and outside of the livestock industry , helping them to be the well-rounded individuals they are . From athletics to music , our youth can do it all ! It does not matter where your talents may lie , simply go for them and be the best you can be !
Thank you all for seven great years of memories and support ! You hold a special place in my heart whether you are age five or 95 . Even though this NALJA chapter of mine is coming to a close , I will look forward to watching those of you who are opening up your NALJA chapter .
Going back to our wonderful junior national show this summer , I would once again like to thank Dean and Bev Summerbell , Ann Vorthmann , Brenda Anderson , and the entire Heartland Limousin Association for a job very well done !
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Visit our website for a membership directory of Limousin & Lim-Flex breeders . You can find a listing of breeders that can assist you in locating your next herd bull . We can also assist you in finding buyers for your Limousin or Limousin crossed feeder cattle .
In closing , I would like to leave you all with one final thought , “ Morning is God ’ s way of saying one more time , go make a difference , touch a heart , encourage a mind , inspire a soul , and enjoy the day .” I
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Be sure to mark your calendar for 1.26.18 The Cowtown Classic Sale in Fort Worth !
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TEXAS LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION Ralph Hawkins , executive secretary PO Box 880 • Krum , TX 76249 940 / 367-4633 • txlimo @ aol . com www . texas-limousin . com