Driving home from clearing out my late mother’s house, I passed a sign: FARM SALE – TODAY ONLY. With no intention to stop, something compelled me. Among the dust and hay, I saw them—three tiny, shivering goats, far too young to be alone.

“Unsold leftovers,” the man at the pen muttered. “Meant for feed.”

The word leftovers hit hard. My mother’s final words echoed: “Don’t leave the soft things behind.” Suddenly, I understood. I scooped them up and said, “I’ll take them.”

City Chaos and Healing

I had no farm, only a city apartment. Espresso, Latte, and Cappuccino—named after my favorite coffees—turned my home upside down. They climbed furniture, got stuck, and made me laugh through my grief.

But reality set in—they needed a real home. After countless calls, I found Mrs. Harlow, who referred me to Sam Griggs, a weathered man running an animal rescue. He agreed to take them, saying, “They’ll remember you. Kindness always sticks.”

From Visitors to Volunteers

I visited weeks later, unsure if they’d remember. They did—rushing me at the gate with joy. Sam smiled, “Espresso’s the boss. Latte mothers everyone. Cappuccino’s our escape artist.”