tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post2453020603594034253..comments2023-11-05T01:49:08.060-08:00Comments on From Cedar Pond to Laughing Dove Farm : Letter From Iraq about Shepherds in the Middle EastKathyB.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-983184066786377252009-04-01T06:56:00.000-07:002009-04-01T06:56:00.000-07:00Very interesting letter, Kathy. The hyenas and wil...Very interesting letter, Kathy. The hyenas and wild dogs would have scared me to death. It can be a frightening world sometimes. We are so fortunate to have the comfort and protection of The True Shepherd, aren't we.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-14083900599890284942009-03-31T16:41:00.000-07:002009-03-31T16:41:00.000-07:00I've often thought about the same thing Kathy... a...I've often thought about the same thing Kathy... a few weeks ago while we were out running errands a stray dog came through our yard and tried to dig under the sheep gate... thankfully Hubby's brother (who lives down the hill) heard the commotion and came to investigate... I told Hubby later that despite our best efforts, we are so limited in watching out for our little flock, but the Good Shepherd said "I will never leave thee or forsake thee.."<BR/>What a comfort!!<BR/>Thank you so much for sharing this!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693565002250035794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-71020513303296592482009-03-29T20:27:00.000-07:002009-03-29T20:27:00.000-07:00What an interesting letter! I bet that was really ...What an interesting letter! I bet that was really something to see for sure!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664824920459341153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-20366593175628984542009-03-29T17:45:00.000-07:002009-03-29T17:45:00.000-07:00Wow - so glad you shared your son's story with us....Wow - so glad you shared your son's story with us. Amazing. I could picture the scene in my head. And you are right about the one shepherd in our lives.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-77775889289490737262009-03-29T15:40:00.000-07:002009-03-29T15:40:00.000-07:00Kathy, thank you for this post. I always enjoy kno...Kathy, thank you for this post. I always enjoy knowing how people, especially, shepherds, in other countries live an this is timely.<BR/>We, in this country, at So Very Blessed.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-40637893435048704072009-03-29T03:27:00.000-07:002009-03-29T03:27:00.000-07:00This was an awesome post. It gives me more insight...This was an awesome post. It gives me more insight into the psalms of David.<BR/>God has His way of revealing the truth of His Word through our everyday experiences. Isn't He wonderful?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770750648145547973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-34014090943271827372009-03-29T03:14:00.000-07:002009-03-29T03:14:00.000-07:00LindaSue, give me coyotes any day instead of the w...LindaSue, give me coyotes any day instead of the wild dogs and hyenas the shepherds of the Middle East contend with.<BR/><BR/>Mrs.D,I often forget Jesus' command to pray for our enemies, and there is no group we as Americans consider our enemies as the people our sons, daughters, and country fight in the Middle East.Really though, the battle is not one of might and cunning, but of the heart. If those we consider our enemies come to know Jesus, there is no fight...only the joy of the knowledge of real peace and security.You are right, they need our prayers.<BR/><BR/>English Cottage in Georgia, thank-you. The passages about sheep and shepherds do speak to me ....<BR/><BR/>Mary, thank-you!<BR/><BR/>Miss Linda,how observant of you! Yes indeed, it is Leah and they are waiting for their soda cracker treats. I pray for your new job and also for your comfort and peace in the reminder that God knows what plans He has for you....<BR/><BR/>Jo, thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-79078240194006330702009-03-28T21:57:00.000-07:002009-03-28T21:57:00.000-07:00What an interesting post! I always love coming ov...What an interesting post! I always love coming over to visit you. I am just catching up on my blog visiting, and I read your last few posts (Love, Li-li!)<BR/><BR/>You know, I really envy you your faith. You are truly, truly blessed!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-21460215559417366062009-03-28T19:38:00.000-07:002009-03-28T19:38:00.000-07:00What a truly wonderful story. During my own diffi...What a truly wonderful story. During my own difficulty during this time, it is wonderful to remember that I have a Great Shephed guarding and watching over me. Thank you so very, very much for sharing this wonderful story!<BR/><BR/>By the way, is that Leah standing next to the terrifying Goth the Destroyer? I think I recognize her funny smile. I love loooking at the faces of each of the sheep. They seem to have unique expressions. Are they all waiting patiently for soda cracker treats?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-15446182869114287842009-03-28T15:17:00.000-07:002009-03-28T15:17:00.000-07:00Beautiful, and brought a sense of peace with it. ...Beautiful, and brought a sense of peace with it. Thank you.Mary Humphreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588951598159062308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-20753386587441849462009-03-28T08:53:00.000-07:002009-03-28T08:53:00.000-07:00Thanks for the beautiful post...will be reflecting...Thanks for the beautiful post...will be reflecting on it all day.English Cottage in Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563243118908763136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-84046137882910912962009-03-28T07:53:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:53:00.000-07:00Your post really blessed my soul this morning. I w...Your post really blessed my soul this morning. I was up at 4:am continuing my study on the gospel of John, so that passage hit very close to home. Your son's insight and description must be a blessing to you, as we joy in seeing our children show fruit. I have a son-in-law in the Marines (who is also close to the Lord) who had three deployments over there and I never knew about the four legged dangers. But we know God is very present among the Muslims, and I sometimes grieve to know what will happen to those Christians there when our protection is pulled out and the law of Islam is enforced. God is able, and He knows of His own. They need our prayers.<BR/>Thank you for these encouraging post.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612935931627314524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099877799576584609.post-87993203245391667772009-03-28T04:45:00.000-07:002009-03-28T04:45:00.000-07:00fascinating glimpse into shepherding - am eternall...fascinating glimpse into shepherding - am eternally grateful we have a Shepherd who doesn't have to rely on dogs or aid of any kind. I think most people have lost a sense of awe about surviving in the hostile places.LindaSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01684545110832413808noreply@blogger.com