Two Horses

Thanks to the dear friend who sent this......

Two Horses
>
> There 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 horses, 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....
> Leave the rest to God

[Forseegood]

oh, this is so beautiful, and the perfect thing to read after a few trying days (trying days can sure make a gal lose perspective, can't they?) anyway, thanks so much for this, hoping youre well and thriving Ms. Bugness!

[meki]

Ahh Bug - soo cool!

Forsee - whatever it is - you CAN overcome it!

Sending you extra special hugs and warm thoughts!

Meki

[shastri20032003]

That's a nice one bug!
Hope you are doing well.....
Hugs(immitation is the best form of flattery.....)

[pigeonca]

You're a doll.  I'm going to save that story to help me whenever I'm feeling down.  Hope you have a wonderful holiday tomorrow.
love,
pigeon

[CIRQDUSOLIEL]

Thanks for sharing this with us!!!  I'll be listening.........

Until the whole world hears,
Rick

[ladybug52]

Forsee-sorry to hear the last few days have been trying. Keep trying to keep perspective..you have such a good head and are always trying to help others.
Meki-Hope that cold is better with the anti-cold defense you've stocked up on.
Shastri-I'm flattered! Hope you are doing well as well. Hair growing back? I have so much new growth that's sticking out all over!
pigeonca-How are you doing? I'm going to spend my holiday working, isn't that what Labor day's all about?:)
Let me give credit where credit is due...I got this from Rick of the sound body and mind... Hope he doesn't mind...
Hugs to all,
Bug

[CIRQDUSOLIEL]

No credit needed...you know that I don't mind!!!!!

Until the whole world hears,
Rick

[TravelMom]

How beautiful...and certainly a poem that you follow....completely... your one special bug!!

Love,
TM

[ladybug52]

Our posts crossed, I take so long to finish mine...type get up try to get ready for work... remember I haven't finished....type get up,play with my grandbaby and wish I didn't have to go to work,...type  finish post, see your post....I'm listening too!
Hugs,
J

[ladybug52]

How are you! and Amanda? You are so sweet.....and I love the punctuation....as Shastri said, imitation is the most sincere kind of flattery!
HUGS,
Bug

[TravelMom]

I am doing really good...and Amanda is great!  4 more weeks to go!!  :o)
How r u??

Yes, I love your new style of punctuation!!  Only us!  lol

Love,
TM

[Lonestar823]

Very, very nice lady.  TravelMom, Many prayers for Amanda and you.

[tumbleweed1999]

How beautiful!   Thank you to both of you, Bugs for sharing it with us, and Rick for sending it to Bugs.  I am copying it so that I can share with my  friends, if you don't mind.  

Listening a bit harder, these days

God Bless -

Geri

[GrandmaA]

Thanks for the very beautiful story. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

Have a great Labor Day everyone.  Labor Day is for resting. But we all have to do what we have to do.

Take good care.
GrandmaA

[TravelMom]

Thank you for the prayers....they are always greatly appreciated!  How r u doing?  Well wishes to you also...
TM

[orphanedhawk]

Nice. Though an old blind horse can fool you !!

I love the part about being kind. I think we need to start a national campaign for kindness.
( Forget about the giant hairball)                               OH

[dlr2007]

What a great story- words to live by. It's so true, I try to remind myself of this- when we meet people, we never know what demons they are battling. Helps me remember to cut others some slack and try to be a better person. Thanks, Bug, for posting that!
Hugs and prayers,
Dee

[jmjm530]

Thanks Bug. And to think that I thought I had tittinus all these years.

[jools57]

That was just what i needed to read....grabbing kleenex....it's been that kinda day....i wanna have ears to hear, and a heart that never forgets how to love....Thank you for sharing that beautiful story...
Blessings to all.