from Gale in TX IPF10/06

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May we all remember this!> >>>> >>> Two Horses> >>>> >>> Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in> >>>it.> >>> From a distance, each looks like every 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 nearby and listening, 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 her halter> >>>is a small bell.> >>>> >>> It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow> >>>her.> >>>> >>> As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is> >>>always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and> >>>then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead> >>>him astray.> >>> When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she> >>>stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her 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 see.> >>>> >>> Good friends are like this. You don't always see them, but you> >>>know they are always there.> >>>> >>> Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.> >>>> >>> "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting> >>>some kind of battle".> >>>> >>>> >>> >>_________________________________________________________________