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Date Posted: 18:44:54 02/11/03 Tue
Author: Cheri
Subject: Tuesday's inspiration..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations, and Horse Facts..." on 17:15:30 02/11/03 Tue




IN THE VALLEY

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Psalm 23 (NRSV)

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.     He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
     he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
     for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,     I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
     your rod and your staff --
     they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
     in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
     my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me     all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD     my whole life long.

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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.

-- Psalm 23:4 (NIV)

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IT was the afternoon of April 11, 1993. I had attended Easter worship, eaten lunch, and was ready for a nap when the call came from the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. "Inmates have control of L-block," the quivering voice said, "and they have taken hostages."

The next eleven days were filled with much darkness. Ten men lost their lives as the bloody uprising wore on. As a primary hostage negotiator, day after day I talked with the inmate hostage-takers. On two occasions a partner and I met with the inmates face to face to secure the release of hostages. Surrounded by death and violence, I found the words of the psalmist to be true.
As I walked through the valley of darkness, calm replaced fear. I could sense the gentle Shepherd leading me each step of the way.

The promise of scripture proved true. "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). Dark valleys come in many shapes and sizes, but I have learned that in each one, God is faithful.


Prayer: Be with us, Lord, that when we walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, we may trust you and trust the plans you have for us. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God can always be trusted.

-- W. Dirk Prise (Hawaii, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Those who work in prisons
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[> Tuesday's horse fact.. -- Cheri, 18:55:59 02/11/03 Tue



Reproductive Problems in the Draft Horse..


Part 2..


Epitheliogenesis imperfecta (EI)..
is a congenital defect seen in newborn Belgian foals. These foals have a defect in the gene responsible for forming the attachment of the skin to the underlying tissue. They are born with patches of skin missing from their extremities and body. Sometimes, an entire limb will be skinless. Other abnormalities include teeth that are present at birth, ulcers of the mouth, and ulcers of the coronary band. Foals will have difficulty nursing due to the oral ulceration, and the hooves will eventually slough off.

Although the severity of the disease can vary at birth, the disease is progressive, and there is no treatment. Affected foals should be euthanized as soon as a diagnosis is made.

This defect is an inherited disease. Currently, it is classified as an autosomal recessive, which means that for a foal to be born with EI, the sire and dam must both be carriers of the disease . In the Belgian breed, there is a certain line of breeding that has been identified as having individuals which are carriers. Research is underway to develop a test to identify carriers of this defect.

Tomorrows fact .. Getting a foal on the ground.


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