The Deer and the Dog

Memorial Day week-end was not that much different from any other week-end for Geneo and me. Being retired means every week-end is a long week-end.

Monday afternoon we went to the cemetery to decorate his parents' graves. We made a trip to Walmart and then decided to drive around Lake Tenkiller to see how high the water was. After we got there, we found many of the parks and camping areas were closed. The water was down, but the damage from the water had not been repaired. I'm sure there were many unhappy campers over the week-end.

While driving around one area, we saw a deer chasing a dog. Apparently, she had a baby in the woods, and she was keeping the dog out of her space. When I first saw her, I thought the dog was chasing her, but a couple of ladies who were walking there said it was the other way around. She was successful in her attempt. The dog did not go back near the woods. We see a lot of deer where we live, but I have never seen one be so aggressive.

The mother instinct is very powerful in all of God's creatures. I don't think I know one mother who wouldn't risk her own life to keep "dogs" away from her children. That has been very important in every generation and is especially true today. Even though my children are grown, I am still very protective of them and really have my antenna up for my grandchildren. I am totally convinced God pays special attention to the prayers of mothers and grandmothers.

Seeing the deer reminded me of the selflessness of a mother's love. And I smiled.