Happy Birthday to a Bulldog

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Yesterday, our sweet Moses'
celebrated his ninth birthday.
 That's a lot of years for a bulldog. We both looked younger in this shot!
 He has rallied around as one of the boys....
 napped on the couch often with Pop...
 guarded Shiloh with dignity...
 been the first to welcome many a guest...
 withstood all the antics the grandchildren have dished out...
and even participated in dress up!
While he is slowing down, so are we...so it is still a good fit!
May 14
Princess, Chico, Champagne, Brandy, Posey, Cozy, Baloo, Spirit, Patience, Kindness, Truth and Moses are the names of the dogs I can remember, who have been entrusted to my care.  Our children have added, Bo, Precious, Piper, Tiger, Bear, Lucy, and Scottie over the years to come and trounce around Shiloh. These creatures have added joy, laughter, camaraderie and a little extra work and expense to our lives.

Just yesterday we discussed in amazement the diversity of the creatures here at Shiloh.  Fish jumping, enormous turtles gliding along in the water in the cove, geese being loud and goosey, cicadas ceasing to "shut up", blue heron, woodpeckers, and the brightest orange bellied blue birds you've ever seen. Turkey and deer trotting in the woods and the hooty hoot of an owl I've never seen.

Our God is so creative!  Today we praise You Father for all the creatures of the earth you have given us to glance upon.  Maybe a few to run from!  :)  You are amazing Lord.

How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.  Psalm 104:24

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