Who Knew?

Who knew when I was diagnosed with cancer 9 months ago, that it would just be the beginning of the cancer attack on my work family.

Last week I asked for prayers for a good friend, just recently diagnosed. Today, another. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is such a devastating blow. You have all kept me going through your prayers and support. I would like to offer that same support to those who are close to me.

I came across this story the other day...

Two Horses


When I was a young boy in Idaho, I remember there was a field with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looked like any other horse. But if you stopped your car, or walked by, you noticed something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse you would have discovered that he is blind. His owner had chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. If you stood nearby and listened, you would hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you would see that it came from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to the horse's halter was a small bell. It let the blind friend know where the other horse was, so he could follow. As you stood and watched these two horses, you'd see that the horse with the bell was always checking on the blind horse, and that the blind horse was listening for the bell. He would then slowly walk to where the other horse was, trusting that he would not be led astray.
When the horse with the bell returned to the shelter of the barn each evening, it stopped occasionally and looked back, making sure that the blind friend wasn't too far behind to hear the bell. I like to think that, like the owner of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we come with problems or challenges. He watches over us and 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 he has placed in our lives. Other times we wear the bell, helping others to find their way... Either way, listen for your bell.

How perfect.

 Later.