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Date Posted: 03:00:48 01/17/03 Fri
Author: Cheri
Subject: Thursday's inspiration..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.." on 15:24:33 01/13/03 Mon




GO BE SICK"

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Hebrews 13:1-2 (NRSV)

Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

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The psalmist wrote, "I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay!"

- Psalm 70:5 (NRSV)

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I had just returned from the hospital, weak and recovering from a mastectomy. Chemotherapy was soon to follow, and I needed to gain strength before this next ordeal. The doorbell rang, and my mother and sister, breathless and smiling, arrived from out of town to surprise me, determined to make sure I followed the doctor's orders. As happy as I was to see them, having company looked like additional work for me.

Mealtime arrived, and my independent nature took over my weakened body. I marched into the kitchen, in full control, ready to take over my usual duties. My sister led me gently to a chair where I could observe the work of my angels while I rested. Her wise words are planted in my memory: "Dorothy, go be sick."

Overwhelmed, I allowed them to take over. I learned to enjoy and appreciate their care until I completed my first chemotherapy treatment and regained strength. I knew then, as I know now, that accepting God's love and those God sends to help us aids our health and recovery.


Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, we know you are always there for us.
Help us to recognize your love and care as it comes in the servant hands of those whom you send. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Welcome God's earthly helpers and forbid them not.

-- Dorothy M. Foss (Minnesota, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Those who have difficulty accepting help
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[> Thursday's horse fact.. -- Cheri, 03:06:02 01/17/03 Fri



The Lipizzan..


Genetic base..


With less than 3,000 purebred Lipizzans in the world, the breed is considered rare, and the number of foals born each year is correspondingly small. Extreme care is taken by those involved in the production of Lipizzan horses to insure that the purity of the breed is preserved. Much effort has been expended to develop educational programs in order to foster voluntary adherence to the traditional breed goals and objectives.


In the late 20th century, the Lipizzan has proven to be a successful competitor at all levels of competition dressage and driving, as well as continuing to be the ultimate mount for classical horsemanship. The breed has also proven to be suitable for other equestrian disciplines including pleasure riding. Owners and breeders are dedicated to the Lipizzan breed because they appreciate its rarity, cultural importance, romantic history, and its traits of intelligence, classic beauty, and harmonious, athletic way of moving.


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