A couple of years ago, I was working as a vet tech at a regional equine hospital during the spring foaling season. A foal came in with its dam due to an illness, and unfortunately the foal had to be humanely euthanized after trying our best to correct the problem. Now, the protocol for such … Continue reading Maternal Instinct
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Becoming As Little Children
Imagine yourself standing at the foot of a giant redwood tree, looking up at a massive trunk that extends hundreds of feet into the sky. Or in a boat in the middle of the ocean, with no land in sight and water stretching out endlessly in every direction. Or lying on the ground, looking up … Continue reading Becoming As Little Children
Childlike Faith
“Out of the mouths of children…” All my life I have been told, and have told others, “not to act childish.” There are several different adjectives that may be used to describe someone acting childish. Obnoxious, babyish, annoying, immature, selfish; all of these are undesirable attributes. This however, is a collection of the worst characteristics … Continue reading Childlike Faith
