Charlie and Wally have access to streams for refreshing drinks of water. They don’t stand on the edge and lap up the water—they dive in. If the water is not too deep, they lay down in it and drink without even lowering their heads. (Stand back when they come out...
A traveler going through the Arizona desert was overcome with thirst. He had almost given up all hope when he came upon a water pump that had a note on the handle. The note read: “This pump is all right as of June 1962. I put a new washer in it, but the washer dries...
On our return trip from the forgiveness tree is a fork in the road. There is a high road and a low road. I usually take the low road because it is easier. Because of this choice, this place has become a meeting place for me and the dogs. They wait here to see what I...
Charlie is our outside watchdog. When we are not on our walks, he is chained for his own safety. When we return from our walks it is hard to hook him back up again. His free time seems too short, and there’s always more he wants to do. Eventually he submits and is...
The roads in our woods are typical—there are rocks and roots to stumble over. Sometimes they are in plain sight, and other times they are covered in leaves or snow. I do a couple of things to keep from stumbling. First, I pay attention. Second, I use a walking stick....
Charlie and Wally have that natural instinct—when they see something that can run, it must be chased. Whether it is a small squirrel or a large deer, they will be in pursuit. I yell at them to not chase deer, but it is of little use. The deer always win. Sometimes I...
Recently I watched the movie Everest. It was absolutely incredible, yet hard to watch at times. Without spoiling an incredible movie made from a true story, I want to share a particular scene that I found very thought-provoking and inspiring. At one point, a climber...
This year has being extremely wet. During the heaviest rains, the water rushes down from the ridges with a lot of force. Where there used to be a trickle there is now a raging stream. The water rushes downhill seeking the lowest point. Our songs talk about how God's...
On our walks, we pass through a hay field to get to the woods. Part of the process of growing is adding nutrients to the soil. It is important that we watch our steps and pay attention to where the manure spreader has gone before us. Watching where you step in a hay...
Many times we meet people who say they are Christians, but don’t really walk the walk. They do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Sadly, these are some of the very people Jesus will deny. Matthew 7:21-23 says: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord,...
Charlie and Wally are hunter dogs. Wally will find a groundhog away from its hole and let out a long yip. Charlie then runs to cover one of his flanks. The two will surround the groundhog, jabbing and nipping at the animal. Charlie usually takes the backside, and...
By: Lynda Shadel When there is a lot of fresh snow, it can take a great deal of effort to go on our walks. Wally, the Jack Russell, struggles with the snow because he is built so close to the ground. This is one time when Wally will be content to follow me....