When my friend Jenny
told me about Maestro, a small standard sized donkey, my heart ached. He was rescued from an abusive
situation, where his owner was uneducated in what to feed donkeys. The family had good intentions, but
they just didn't know how to care for a donkey, and found themselves in a
situation where they could no longer take care of the three donkeys they had
living at their home. That's when
Safe Harbour Equine Rescue stepped in.
Olivia and I went to
visit Maestro when he first arrived.
He was skinny, with a bloody sore on his neck. He looked tired, sad, and just in need of love. Jenny was his foster mom, and so we
knew he would be receiving excellent care. After the initial 30 day intake was complete, we adopted
Maestro and gave him a new name… a name worthy of who he was.
Mr Bennett
Today, Mr Bennett is
happy, healthy and loves Grey Gables.
You often find him rough housing with the boys, Uno and Bobbi. He is the first to say good morning,
and greets you when you come home from a long day. He is gentle, and full of love for our family. I cant tell you how much joy comes from
taking care of him, because he is so appreciative of everything.
Our entire adoption
journey with Mr Bennett reminds me of my walk with the Lord. The seasons come when I am dried up… I
haven’t spent time with God… I am empty and spiritually tired. When I turn to the one who can fill me
up, fill my thirsty soul, I am changed… I am made new. Why then do I go back to the state of
emptiness. Why do I allow life to
creep in and draw me away from the Lord?
Lately I have felt it…
I have felt tired, overwhelmed, spiritually empty. I keep crying to the Lord…but am weak. I’m thankful that I am going to be able
to attend the homeschooling conference tomorrow. I’m praying this is the
breakthrough I need.
Maybe none of this
makes sense to you… maybe its my lack of sleep which is causing gibberish to
come out. I just feel this is all
part of this ‘baby’ season… this 3 kids under 5 season? I don't want to rush myself out of it…but
I do want to survive it with a changed heart and a stronger walk with the Lord!
You with me?
