Carrie RLW Syrano's blog: "Stories... Thoughts... Surprises"

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 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. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. 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. You'll see how she is always checking on him. He will listen for her bell and then slowly walk toward her. 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. Like the owners of these two horses, God d oes 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 whom 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 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."