Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

You know, Lord, living near cattle ranches, one's noticed how some cows are prone to wander while grazing. A cow just keeps on moving, always looking for the "greener grasses." Near the edge of the property, the cow might discover some cool fresh grass under a shade tree. Just beyond, there might be a broken-down part of a fence and right there was a tasty clump of foliage. Then the cow might push farther beyond the fence and out to the road. It has slowly "nibbled" its way into being lost.

Cows aren't alone in their roaming problem. Deer also wander, sometimes, in and out of town, or may...