It’s been a while since I’ve posted. And, it looks like it will still be a while before I have the time to sit down long enough to write a decent post. However, I’d like to share this short story that I’ve received from one of my friends.
I apologize for not having been able to come around to leave comments on your posts. Be assured that I’ve been reading all of your posts that come through my email and have enjoyed reading all of them.
Without further ado, I present to you “Two Horses.” Enjoy and have yourselves a great day.
Two Horses
Author Unknown
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it.
From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse.
But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing....
Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind.
His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.
This alone is amazing.
If you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell.
Looking around for the source of the sound,
You will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field.
Attached to the horse's halter is a small bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow.
As you stand and watch these two friends,
You'll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse,
And that the blind horse will listen for the bell and then slowly walk
To where the other horse is,
Trusting that he will not be led astray.
When the horse with the bell returns
To the shelter of the barn each evening,
It stops occasionally and looks back,
Making sure that the blind friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses,
God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect
Or because we have problems or challenges.
He watches over us and even brings others into our lives
To help us when we are in need..
Sometimes we are the blind horse
Being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.
Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way....
Good friends are like that...
You may not always see them, but you know they are always there..
Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.
And remember...
Be kinder than necessary-
Everyone you meet is fighting
Some kind of battle.
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......
And leave the rest to God!
FOR WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT!
there are remarkable friends in life and we must trust that the Good Lord put there here so that we can follow their lead when we find ourself lost and afraid. Excellent story very touching thank you Minda
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, Sonya. And we find out who our true friends are in our time of our needs.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like this one as I do. Thanks for visiting again.
Tasha
Beautiful story. Thank you for posting this.
ReplyDeleteMay I add - have compassion, be grateful - to your list? Two virtues that sadly seem to be dwindling in our (western) society.
Even in tough times there is always something to be grateful for.
Aww that was a wonderful post. And I love what Duni had to say too. I have been away from blogging for so long too. You my dear are looking stunning in that photo, just gorgeous! We must catch up.
ReplyDeleteHi Duni,
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely correct. Those two should be included in the list. These are virtues that all of us should always incorporate in our daily lives as well.
Have a great week,
Tasha
Hello Lilly,
ReplyDeleteSo, so glad to see you here again! I missed you so much, my dear friend.
Thanks for those flattering compliments. You're too much. LOL.
Indeed, we have a lot of catching up to do. Please do email me when you have time.
Thanks for visiting and have a great week.
Tasha