> >>>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."
> >>
> >>