Wanna Be a Steader!

Please Listen for My Bell

  Got this in my e-mail today...

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 bridle 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 try to remember to listen for yours.

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<>< 

That was beautiful!

11:15, 2006-Mar-8 .. Posted by heatherdanner

I enjoyed reading about the horses. What you posted is so true! It really meant a lot to me to read it! My son is struggling with reading comprehension and is in the 5th grade. He struggles and it makes me so sad but I need to remember that he is strong in other areas and will lead others in those strengths but may need help from others in his weakness. I think I will share your story with him :-)

Heather D in IA

I loved the story about the horses...

07:45, 2006-Mar-9 .. Posted by lancelotacres

Thank you so much for that, I needed it.

I hear your bell often when you comment on my blog. I thank you for that, as it has touched my life deeply.

Thank you for your encouragement.

Hugs,
Lisa

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08:56, 2006-Mar-9 .. Posted by glenda

thank you for posting this. I so loved reading it. It is so true.. Great post..

glenda

Thanks

08:06, 2006-Mar-11 .. Posted by Splitty

Thanks Kim, both for your great little post here about your neighbor's horses, and for your comment on my blog. So nice of you to welcome me to the blogging boards! :O) Can't wait to hear more from you and about you!
<><
Cassandra

long time coming

01:48, 2006-Mar-13 .. Posted by VTLinda

It sure has taken me a time to finally get around to telling you how much i love your blog! Laura Ingalls Wilder has seemed like a personal friend to me since about 1955 when I read On The Banks of Plum Creek, long before the tv crowd go hold of them! :D The concept of the horses has touched my heart so deeply. I Hear You! :D Thanks for all your wonderful thoughts. Keep Looking Up! ~Linda (Titus 2:13)

Hi Kim!

02:09, 2006-Mar-13 .. Posted by CircleZ

Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog. I enjoyed your bell story. :-)

Blessings!
Amey (in Ohio, too!)