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Finding God's Extraordinary Purpose in our Ordinary Events

God uses ordinary events to reveal His extraordinary purposes. Just when you think you're going in circles in your everyday life, He can intercept your plans and make His ways known to you.

 

From my desk today...

 

In 1 Samuel 9, a story is told of a young man who is engaged in ordinary family affairs. His father's donkeys have gone missing, and he is given the task (along with a helper) to go and find them.

The young man's name was Saul...and he had no idea that his search for a band of renegade donkeys would start a chain of events that would eventually make him king of Israel.

The mission takes the pair of young men all over the countryside. I'm sure they were thinking, "where on earth could these pranksters be?" They would have been familiar with the inquisitive nature of the animals, and probably realized just how much ground the sure-footed creatures could cover.

After three days of looking high and low, they finally give up and decide to head back home. Without cell phones to use to check in, Saul knows his father will be worried. In one last-ditch effort to find the donkeys they seek out the prophet Samuel, who just so happens to be in the area, in order for him to inquire of the Lord of the their whereabouts.

Unbeknownst to Saul, God had spoken to Samuel the day before, preparing him for their encounter. He told Samuel exactly what would happen and how the young man would come looking for him, and that this tall teenager was the one He'd chosen to be king. The scene unfolds just as God described it. Samuel invites Saul to feast with him and then just before they part ways, he anoints Saul's head with oil. This sacred action marks Saul for God's purpose in a tangible way. Saul, however, is still concerned about his father's donkeys, to which Samuel reassures him.

"Those donkeys? Pssh, don't worry about them. They've already made it safely home on their own."

The donkeys didn't even really need to be found. Because God had had something else in mind.

You see, the real purpose of Saul's journey was not to find a group of runaway animals. It was to get him to a place of encounter with God. The task he was doing for his father was simply a means to move him into the right place at the right time. It was when he was out of his comfort zone, his familiar surroundings, that God brought him face to face with what would be his true mission in life. He was anointed for kingship right then and there.

I wonder if you, too, are on a seemingly insignificant journey?

Maybe your job is one that feels like it is going nowhere. You're wandering in circles, looking for your purpose, and yet somehow you know this is where God wants you. It all seems like such a waste of time and you're tempted to give up.

 

Perhaps God is moving you to place of encounter.

 

Perhaps, like Saul, God is moving you to place of encounter. A place where your vision and purpose will suddenly come into full view. Let me encourage you. Watch and see: His purpose WILL unfold. People and events will cross your path through divine appointments as you journey onward....things that would never happen unless you just keep going. Keep taking that next step.

God uses ordinary events in extraordinary ways. He is able to take a "seemingly insignificant" job and boom! use it to put you right where you need to be. Proverbs 16:9 tells us that a person can think he's planned his ways, but God is working behind the scenes to direct each step.

I love that.

Thank you for your notes of encouragement this last week as I embark on a journey of my own. I'm believing that my "chance" devotional reading of 1 Sam. 9 is a confirmation that God can use renegade donkeys for a greater purpose - and that my simple "Flash" stories will come together in a book that He can use for His glory. I love and appreciate you all so much.

Tell me: have you ever encountered God's purpose in the midst of the regular affairs of your life? Have you ever said, "so THIS is why I've been on this journey!" ? I'd love to hear about it.

Do you feel like you're going in circles today, trying to follow God's leading but can't figure out what His purpose is? Let me pray for you, that you'd encounter Him in a way that will clearly show His care and design for you.

He's Not Exactly a Christmas Donkey

Some of you might be familiar with Flash, my stray donkey who showed up....and never left.  He's the lovesick dude that Priscilla Shirer and I tried to pull home in the story featured in the "Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed" Bible study.

 

Yeah, that donkey.

See, we'd only meant to keep Flash overnight, or at least until we could find his rightful owners. And now, six years later, we consider him permanent yard art in our pasture. He meanders from the north woods to the open fields, and entertains himself by flirting with the fancy mares (and trash-talking at the stallions) on the other side of the fence. Oh, he makes a great conversation piece, because there is never a dull moment with him around.

I was scratching Flash's long ears and looking at those soft brown eyes the other day, and thinking about the donkey that Mary might have ridden on as she and Joseph made their way to Bethlehem. The Bible doesn't say whether or not she actually rode one, but if her sciatic nerve was anything like mine, I'd guess that she was more than happy to climb up on a sturdy little guy for the trek.

Even so, it couldn't have been a fun ride.

Donkeys have very boney backs. They have a short, choppy gait. They walk like they have no idea where they are going. They balk. They're stubborn. They think they are smarter than people.

But donkeys ARE loyal and hard-working. Well, Flash is...loyal. I haven't seen him do a decent day's work since he's been here so I can't attest to his personal work ethic.

Yet somehow I think Mary's donkey knew he had been singled out for a very special job.  As he picked his way along the rough path and kept his nose close to Joseph's side, he must have known that this was no ordinary journey. The very God of the universe was resting in a young girl's womb - in the form of a baby whose arrival was imminent. And it was HIS job to safely ferry that mama and her baby to their destination.  It was to be the culmination of prophecy and promise: mercy and grace for a sinful world, to be wrapped in a woven blanket and placed in a manger. Now, THAT'S a load to shoulder.

As I look at the preposterous donkey in my pasture, I'm reminded that Jesus made another trip on a donkey...this time into Jerusalem, where he was hailed as King before his crucifixion. Again, it was a lowly beast of burden who carried the king of Kings on a mission of mercy and grace: the redemption of mankind through His death and resurrection. That young colt gave the ride of his life that day. 

One donkey carried the King to His birth, another carried Him to His death.

Aw, Flash. If only you knew the honor that was bestowed on your kind. The world sees you as a clumsy, laughable cousin to the sophisticated horse, but you were chosen to carry the Promised One, the Messiah who came to save the world. How like God to use the lowly to confound the "wise," and the humblest of creatures to magnify His glory.  

I'll never think of you in the same way again.

 

Today's Small Thing is to magnify God's glory in some small way.

We often don't see our acts of service to our families or employers as "worship," when in fact, everything we do is a way of offering our praise to Him. No matter how humble, how menial, how insignificant or lowly, see your efforts as a worship offering to the King who delights in you. Put your heart in an attitude of serving Him and watch what He will do with it. You will find joy in giving. Purpose in serving. Blessing in working. Bring an offering of worship to Him through all that you do today....bring glory to your King.

Song of the Day: Offering, Paul Baloche

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Donkey Principle: Blaze Some Trails

Company Girl Coffee 11.30

Donkey Principle: Blaze Some Trails

If you were to come to my house and visit Flash in his pasture, one of the first things you'd notice is the criss-cross of trails he's made all over. About twelve inches wide and carved deep into the dirt, his trails meander from the barn to the woods, across the back pasture and to the water bucket in all directions. They zig-zag here, there and everywhere in a crazy web of pathways....all made by his little hooves.

Plodding.

Day after day.

Going over the same ground, time after time.

Flash is hardly ever in a hurry to get anywhere. Oh, I've seen him make a beeline for a bucket of oats before, but mostly he just moseys. With his head low and feet dragging, he gets himself wherever he needs to go...at his own thoughtful speed.

 

I always amazed by Flash's trails. And to be honest, I'm inspired by them! He has learned the Power of Plodding when it comes to blazing those trails. Time and repetition are his friends. Patience and perseverance are his virtues.

Those are the very things that make habits stick.

Are you trying to develop some good habits in your life? Habits like eating healthy, walking regularly, reading the Bible, becoming more patient. Flossing. Getting dishes done each night.

Maybe you're trying to help your kids adopt good habits. Picking up toys, removing plates after dinner, saying "please" and "thank you." Not hitting their siblings.

Today's Small Thing is to take a lesson from Flash and harness the Power of Plodding. Work on blazing a good trail.

Sure, we all want to see results immediately, but the reality is that habits take time (and repetition) to become cemented in muscle memory before they are second-nature. By doing a little bit of the "right" thing every day, you are causing your brain waves and muscle groups to form donkey trails - habits that will carry you to where you want to go.

Pick one habit you are working on (mine is writing 250 words each day to complete a book) and simply.....plod. Don't expect fabulous results today. No one will throw you a parade. But you WILL make that trail easier to find and follow for the next time. And the next time. And the next time. Before long, you'll do it without even thinking about it.

Don't be ashamed of plodding. Be a Proud Plodder! Most great things in this world have been accomplished by plodders....people who undertook big tasks and blazed a trail, one step at a time.

Tell me: how are you plodding today? What trail are you working on? What is becoming a good habit in your life and how is it affecting you?

 

Company Girl Coffee and Flash

Many of you have been asking about Flash, my sweet and silly donkey. How has he been faring this summer and what's he been up to?

 

The answer is: he's doing great, and he hasn't been up to a whole lot - with the exception of his July escape into the yard. Yesterday, he received some extra love and attention from my sister's kids who stopped by to visit, and he relished every moment.

One thing I really appreciate about Flash is the fact that he just lives in the moment. He always seems happy, no matter what's going on. Long summer day? No problem, he passes the time by traversing the pasture on his meandering trails. Hot weather? That's OK, Flash hangs out in the shady woods where it's nice and cool. Flies bothering him? He takes a roll in the dust to ward them off. Flash enjoys treats given to him when they come his way, but he never stands there and begs for more. He loves being petted and will turn this way and that so you'll be sure and get the right spot, but he doesn't make a pest of himself trying to get more attention than you're willing to give. And if no one will pet him, he'll scratch himself on a tree branch, it'll do fine. Hey, if there's no grass, he eats leaves. Flash loves to bray for no reason....except that he's a donkey and that's what donkeys do.

Flash is happy with his lot in life....probably because he can't get on Facebook and Twitter to see how other donkeys have it. He has nothing to compare his life to, and so he enjoys the pleasures that come his way and endures the boredom with grace because he doesn't know any different. He takes each day as it comes.

Today's Small Thing is to take a cue from Flash and simply live in the moment.

Enjoy a small pleasure without wishing it could last longer or happen more often. Pass an afternoon without worrying about the future...just take in the sunshine, the puffy clouds and endless grass. Let today be a day which offers moments of grace, pockets of gratitude and opportunities for joy. Don't let outside problems or (comparisons to others) rob you of the chance to savor the multitude of little blessings that are all around you. Bray... or sing for no reason.

Ecc. 3: 12,13 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.  That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. 

How will you live in the moment today??

 

It's time to get back to our weekly Company Girl Coffee time! It's been a few weeks since I last posted a link-up, so I hope you'll take the opportunity to stop in and visit the fabulous bloggers who join in. It is open to anyone who'd like to join in - please feel free to add your blog to the list! We'd love to get to know you.

Song of the Day: It's Always You, Tommy Dorsey with Frank Sinatra

Company Girl Coffee 7.20 and a Week of Preparation

 

This week has gone by too quick! It's been filled with preparation for our trip to Colorado Springs to work in the Andrew Womack Ministry TV studio, and things are coming along.

 

I spent most of my time in front of the computer, massaging photos into giant backdrops.

Test prints of the Pike's Peak scene.

Some of the set background set images will be freestanding. These supports are in our breezeway for now, and will be loaded into a big truck for transport in a few days.

I am doing two art pieces in copper, so I've had fun experimenting with chemical patinas to get the color I want.

This blue patina is made using ammonia and salt in a sealed container. I've felt like a mad scientist....

We ended up with two of these 3'x4' copper logos (below) when the laser cutting company didn't get the first one centered. Four two-hour round trips to their location, and a new sheet of copper later....I guess now I have a back up in case something goes wrong. 

The copper surface is being given a blue/green patina and will be mounted on a black panel so it will look like it is floating off the background. It is turning out really cool!

In the middle of it all, we found Flash outside his gate, happily eating the only small patch of green grass around. It took awhile for him to decide to get back inside the pasture, but eventually a bucket of breakfast cereal (Honey Bunches of Oats) did the trick.

 

 

Here's a short video of part of the fun.... you can see how sweet Flash is, huh?

Be sure and link up for a virtual round of "coffee time" with your online friends! Let's catch up!!

Flash and the Miracle of the Blue Hoof

It happened just before our daughter's wedding last November.

"I don't want to scare you or anything," my husband Tom said with an odd look on his face. "But there's something weird going on with Flash's right front hoof."

I followed him out to the barn, peppering him with questions about it. "What is it? What's wrong? Do you think it's serious? Do we need to call a vet?"

"I don't know," Tom replied. "All I know is that there is a growth, like a ring, around his hoof. It is very hard and it doesn't move when I touch it. It's like it's made out of the bone."

He paused and took a breath. "And it's bright blue."

"Whaaat." I whispered the word in horror. Just then we came around the corner and there was Flash, standing there with his muddy hooves....including one blue one.

I knelt down to take a look. Yep, it was obviously part of his hoof......but how could it have grown overnight? Was it a sign of some disease? A mineral deficiency? A health issue? Flash seemed fine, he was his usual inquisitive self, but this certainly could not be good. Unless....

"Unless...." Tom said thoughtfully. "Unless it's some sort of sign."

I got goosebumps at the thought. He could be right. He gets these hunches sometimes that are uncanny. He has predicted tornadoes and major events in such a way throughout the years, that I usually pay pretty good attention when he thinks something's up. A blue hoof could be a sign of....a sign of.....well, ANYTHING. Maybe God was trying to tell us something.

Meanwhile, I googled "blue hoof," "blue ring on hoof," "hoof disease," and anything I could think of to get some answers, just in case it wasn't a supernatural sign. Surely, someone somewhere has had a donkey with a blue hoof.

I came up with nothing. No wiki-answers. Which left only one thing: it had to be a miracle.

LORD HAVE MERCY, IT'S A SIGN! I dunno what, but it's a sign of SOMETHIN'!

We kept an eye on that blue hoof. It was so bright and so odd, it was hard NOT to. We watched for any other strange symptoms, but saw none. And just before I was about to call a vet to take a look at Flash's miraculous sign, something else extraordinary happened.

It disappeared.

Vanished.

The blue growth was gone. Just like that.

Flash kept up his usual antics... breaking into the barn, braying to the wind, fraternizing with the horses next door. Everything went back to normal for about three months, and then out of nowhere, it appeared again.

On the other hoof.

 

I froze when I saw it. Cold chills went up my spine. What. What could be the meaning of this??

I ran to the house and told Tom, "It's back. The blue ring is back, but this time it's on his other hoof!" 

He dropped what he was doing and headed out to see for himself. We scratched our heads in wonder and creeped-out disbelief. "Weirdest thing I've ever seen," he said as he turned to leave. "Face it, your donkey is weird."

Normally I'd be offended by such a statement, but for once I had to agree. This time, the blue hoof miracle only lasted a few days and then it too was inexplicably gone, just as before. We pondered the meaning, looked for clues in in the sky and scripture, and silently asked God if He was trying to say something profound. I imagined crowds of people coming to pay homage to the humble donkey in Texas who was touched by celestial power and granting gifts to all who believed. Maybe Flash would be the answer to world conflict! Maybe he would bring hope to millions! Maybe he would end hunger and homelessness! I always knew he was special, but THIS! This was some kind of miracle.

Then suddenly, the answer came.

Tom came whistling up to the house with funny grin. "I solved the mystery of the Blue Hoof," he said cockily. And with a flourish, produced the ring itself from behind his back:

A roll of blue painter's tape.

A ROLL. OF PAINTER'S TAPE!

Bright blue, caked with mud, just the right size for a donkey hoof to step into and not get out of.

We looked at each other and busted out laughing. Mercy, I had to hold on to a chair to keep from falling over! BLUE TAPE!! OF COURSE! Some random old roll of tape must have rolled onto the ground and he had managed to wedge his hoof - twice - into it!

As the tears rolled down our cheeks, we thanked God Almighty that we hadn't called a vet to come take a look...or a newspaper to cover the story. Can you imagine how embarrassing that would have been? It seemed so obvious now, but at the time of the two miraculous blue ring appearances, we simply could NOT see what it was. We touched it, felt it and tried to pry it away from the hoof, but it was on so tight that it appeared to be PART of the hoof itself.

Our miracle, turns out, wasn't so much.

But oh, how we've laughed about the Blue Hoof Story. And we've realized once again that everyday miracles are all around us. It's all in how we see things. What a roll of blue painter's tape is to some, to others - is a wonderous miracle.

Today's Small Thing is to celebrate everyday miracles. Rejoice in the ability to walk and move and do things without a thought. To share a simple meal with people whose company you enjoy. Hearing children laugh and play and argue....these are miracles of life that should be appreciated and celebrated. The sun came up, the trees have leaves and there is a God who cares for you.

Today, take a moment to look at the world around you and give thanks for the beauty and wonder it holds. Yes, there are problems and worries - many of them - but none of them make any difference to the fact that you can feel sunshine on your skin or see a flower in bloom or taste cold, clear water on a hot day. The list of ordinary miracles is simply endless. The Bible tells us that God has given us richly all things to enjoy....and that is our Small Thing for the day.

What everyday miracles do you see around you? How will you celebrate them? How can you share them with someone else?

Song of the Day: Ordinary Miracle, Sarah McLachlan

 

Flash: The Donkey with a Message

 

 

Everywhere I go, people ask me about my donkey, Flash. Maybe they've read about him here on my blog, or heard me speak on "Donkey Principles," and they wonder how he's doing and what he's been up to lately. I usually say that he's busy living the good life out there in the pasture these days. The spring grass is coming up early and he's hardly touched the hay in the barn. He's got his soft winter coat that curls into ringlets in wet weather and he still sports that devilish scar across his nose from his reckless youthful days. He hasn't attempted any daring escapades lately, for which I'm thankful. Flash brings a smile to my face every single day....and now he's made it into some of my artwork. Today's image (above) is one of my recent pieces that's part of a series I'm creating. I might feature some of these here on my blog if ya'll will indulge me. :)

The past few days I've been in and out of the barn, where I'm painting a bookcase for a client. Flash is great company, even though he is roped off from my painting area. He gets as close as he can to inspect my work. I feel like if he had thumbs he'd give the the "thumbs up" signal to show his approval. When I go out there, I like to bring him baby carrots - just a few. He LOVES them! His big rubbery lips gently lift them from my palm and into his mouth so he can crunch on them with delight. When he's finished, he will nose my pockets for more and pretend he's nibbling on my jacket, just in case I come up with another treat. If I bring treats TOO often he gets greedy and ornery, so I have to limit them, even though I don't like to. I hate to see him stomp his feet and pout, which he does quite well when he doesn't get his way.

Shoot. Flash has taught me so much about life in the time that we've had him. Maybe it seems strange to you that I hear God speaking to me through that silly guy, but I really do. It's as if God plopped him into our lives just so he could be a continual illustration of faith, character and grace. Every time I look out into the pasture and see him plodding from one end to the other, or grazing voraciously on grass or fraternizing with the horses next door, there is some kind of truth to be found in his humble existence.

To me, Flash is a reminder that God speaks. 

He speaks through the simplest of things.

And He moves in the most unexpected ways.

And He uses the most unlikely of characters.

Flash reminds me that God has always loved the underdog, the person voted "least likely to succeed," the outcast and the sinner. My donkey, although cute, has not done a lick of work around here to deserve his room and board....and yet we love and care for him - much the same way our heavenly Father cares for us in our undeserving state. Mostly, we look for handouts and free goodies from our master - even when we have been given everything that we need - we think we need more. We stomp and pout and cop an attitude. And God, in his wisdom, sometimes has to withold the things we want so badly because He wants to shape our character and use us in ways that giving us everything would spoil. 

I know most of you don't have a long-eared donkey in your backyard, but I have a hunch that God has placed other things in your life that He is speaking through. Listen, God can reveal himself in a sinkful of dishes, a load of laundry, a traffic jam, Lego creations and spilled milk. He can reach through our icals, our google docs, our e-readers and tablets and modern conveniences and whisper the ancient truths that have stood since the beginning of time. 

That He loves you.

He knows you.

He cares for you.

He created you.

He calls you by name.

Today's Small Thing is simply to listen. Listen to the rhythms of your life - ok maybe the chaos of your life - and hear that still small voice. So often we miss it because we think it will only come during a holy prayer time, when in actuality our whole day can be a running conversation with Him. Look at each task on your To Do List as an opportunity for an illustration of faith and character and grace. God longs to speak to our hearts if only we'll slow down long enough to pay attention.

What "unlikely" ways has God spoken to you in the past? Is there a situation you're currently facing that is bringing home a truth in a way you might not have expected? If you could give me a "laundry illustration" (i.e. a spiritual lesson derived from a mundane task) what would it be? Look at the events of your day and think about how you could apply God's word to each thing. That, my friend, is God speaking.

I would love to hear how God speaks to you today.

Song of the Day: Word of God Speak, Mercy Me

 

Company Girl Coffee and a Flash Story

My donkey Flash has been living the high life.

 

Ever since the wedding in November, he has wanted to get into the enclosure where all the beautiful grass is that had been planted for the event. However, my husband had cordoned off the area to prevent him from, well, pooping all over it and generally messing it up.

Well, ol' Flash didn't take too kindly to the ropes that Tom had strung across the barn opening that leads to that pasture, so he just decided to take matters into his own hands... er, hooves - and broke in. Many times.

But here's the mysterious part. The ropes never moved.

We'd look up and see him standing on the other side of the rope fence as if he'd just beamed himself over. Ropes perfectly intact.

We don't know how he did it. Over? Under? Through? We checked all the fences to see if there was another way in.....nope, nothing.

Sometimes we'd wake up in the morning to see him, eating away, inside that pasture as if nothing was out of the ordinary. Other times, we'd be in the barn and simply turn away for a second, and then there he'd be. Like magic. Right under our noses.

Finally, Tom gave up trying to keep him out of that heavenly green acre and just took the ropes down so he could have at it.

Flash has been happily munching in there ever since, enjoying himself immensely....while we still scratch our heads in wonder over his ability to materialize at will. And although he HAS pooped in the barn, he has left his new grazing area pure and pristine, not a turd to be found.

I guess it's just his way of saying, "Thanks."

Today's Small Thing is to express "Thanks" in YOUR own way to someone.

The EASY way is to simply say it with words. The more complicated way - and sometimes the more meaningful way - is to say it by "doing." By doing an action or activity that expresses thoughtful gratitude. Now obviously, don't use Flash's method of thoughtful gratitude - no manure need be involved here - but perhaps there is another way you can show kindness to another person.

A gesture of thanks can be accompanied by an explanation of why you're doing it without cheapening the action, as long as it's done gracefully. Is there someone who might enjoy a nice turn, after all they've done for you? We'd love to know your "expression of thanks" activity and who you are doing it for today!

 

While you're thinking of something nice to do for someone, how about joining us for a virutal cup of coffee? Company Girl Coffee is our weekly feature that allows everyone to get to know each other by simply linking up. (If you're receiving this post via email, you'll need to pop over to the blog to be able to see the links.) My weekend got crazy last time, and I did not have a chance to get around to visit, despite my best efforts....but I plan to spend some time visiting ya'll this time! We have some wonderful, interesting and fun Company Girls - so even if you don't link up, why not stop in and see them?

 

 

 

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My husband, Tom, will be travelling quite a bit this summer, and he is on a mad rampage to get some "honey-do's" off his list before he goes. One of the things he wanted to get done was wax and buff our daughter's car. He pulled it into the barn area, turned up the country music and went to town on it.  Then our son pulled HIS car in right behind him and worked on getting his little beauty shined up. I was the "Detail Girl" and worked on the cracks and crevices of both vehicles to get them clean.

That's when Flash, my ever-curious donkey, showed up to see what was going on. He stood around for quite awhile, checking out the action and making a big ado about scratching himself against a post. He used his giant buck teeth to get at the mosquito bites on his legs and then gave me that "are you going to help me out here?' look with those big brown eyes.

I got the hint and grabbed a brush so I could give him his own buffing. He loved every minute of the detail work, turning his own self as I went along - to make sure I got the spots he wanted scratched and brushed. What a character.

At that point, we had to laugh at the scene: there we were, all lined up, each buffing and polishing our "beasts!" Ha!

Well, that's what's going on at my house, what's happening at YOURS? Feel free to link up below for Company Girl Coffee - the no-pressure-just fun way to invite people to visit your blog. If you are not a blogger, we'd like to catch up with you in the comment section - so don't be shy!

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Company Girl Coffee 4.15

The Texas bluebonnets are blooming right now, so I had to take some photos of my donkey, Flash, in them. He would only stay in the flowers if we threw some feed out there...but then he kept his nose buried in the grass as he ate away, and it was a challenge to get a good picture of him. Here are a few shots...I've judiciously left out the ones where he threw a fit about not getting some carrots. Maybe I'll show those some other time, like one day when I'm mad at him.

"C'mon, pick your head up, DonkeyBoy."

 

"OK, nevermind, just eat the dadgum feed."

 

"I'll come down to your level, then."

 

"JEEPERS! Your head is heavy to hold up!"

"I give up - eat away!"

I posted about seeing Flash in the bluebonnets over on Priscilla's blog yesterday. It's crazy how he never ceases to inspire me to think spiritual thoughts....what a guy.

It's now time for Company Girl Coffee, our weekly feature that allows everyone to link up and have a party! To participate, simply enter your blog post URL into the space below....and if you'd like, you can copy and paste the "Blog Hop" code into your blog post and PRESTO! The list shows up on your blog. Non-bloggers (the vast, silent majority of readers - wink, nudge ;) are encouraged to chat in the comment section. Let us know who you are, maybe what Small Thing you enjoyed this week, or something completely random! We'd like to get to know you.