He didn’t tell many people—not because he wanted to keep it secret, but because words felt inadequate. How do you explain the weight of wonder? The feeling that you’re not just growing crops, but witnessing resilience itself?
More Than Just Eggs
In time, the eggs hatched. Tiny tadpoles squirmed into the pond, dark and delicate. Thomas watched as they flicked their tails and adjusted to their new world.
It reminded him of raising his children—watching them find their footing, make mistakes, grow strong.
There was something deeply human about the whole thing.
He found himself talking to them sometimes. Not in a fanciful way, but with the quiet intimacy of someone who understands that life—no matter how small—is worth speaking to.
A New Season of Stewardship
By the end of summer, the frogs had grown. Some lingered in the pond, while others ventured out, blending into the tall grasses and shady crevices of the field. Thomas kept the area free from heavy equipment and marked it off with stakes and flagging tape.
When the researchers returned to check on the population, they were amazed.
“You’ve done more good than you realize,” they told him.
He just nodded, tipped his hat, and said, “Seemed like the least I could do.”
A Quiet Lesson for All of Us
In a world so often caught up in noise—headlines, deadlines, conflict, and chaos—it’s easy to miss the quiet transformations happening underfoot.
