If you listen to the news or the weather, you know about the snowstorm that roared across the northern states and especially the upper plains states.  The cattle losses are going to be tremendous.  Some ranchers have lost not only their cattle, but barns, shed, even houses.

Below is a link to a blog written by one South Dakota ranch wife that is extremely moving and gives perspective on what is happening.

http://www.justaranchwife.com/death/