^ Hi Dave,

The Carters were before my time too; but my grandparents had some 78 records of them. I never heard them at their house; but when my Grandmother died, one of my sister's inherited the records and we listened to them. 

I think birds can sense things, like you and the dog weren't a threat.  It may not be Eden, but it's a hint, I think, of how peaceful it was in Eden before the animals started to fear humans.   

Genesis 9:2 And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.

Did Jesus return fully to Eden?  Is there a hint about that when we read he was buried in a garden?  That reminds me of a song; and let me give the Gaither version of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRKi8hGgjWs

When I see a sparrow or any little bird, I think of what Jesus said of sparrows.  It will soon be spring, so I'm hoping to see some birds when out gardening.     

Matthew 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDr4wQxJfZ0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-V2zkXFFFM

This is my 'hers' for today, it will probably become my theme song as I walk on.

I've never heard this rendition before but a thumbs by me, whilst in Cyprus the band had an impromptu skiffle group and they would rock the NAAFI  with this.!!!!

It was a wonderful 60 degrees Fahrenheit here today.  I did some shopping and then went for a brief walk.  I met a few people.

I met a woman and her child. The woman had a grim expression on her face, and she was clutching the hand of her child.  Since the sidewalk was narrow up ahead, I found a place on the broader part I was in to move into so they could pass me while still holding hands.  Neither said anything. I felt sorry for that child. 

The next couple I met was a woman and daughter out walking their dog.  I think it was a blond English setter. It was smelling the ground in the soil around a tree.  Since that tree took up part of the sidewalk, it was narrow there too. I was in no hurry and didn't want to interrupt the peaceful picture, so I said, "Dogs do like to smell around when it's warm outside."  The woman smiled and said, "She didn't get out to walk much when it was so cold."  Then the dog spotted me and wagged her tail.  "Lovely dog," I said; and the dog headed my way so I reached down to pet her head.  Then the daughter joined her and told me the dog's name was Tara.    It was a wonderful picture.  The daughter was so well behaved, her mother didn't need to clutch her hand to make such she didn't get into trouble by wandering into the street.  The daughter also seemed to trust me, telling me she still retained the innocence of childhood that Jesus spoke of.

Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The dog also wasn't afraid of me, telling me it was also in a safe environment. Then another Scripture came to mind:

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

I didn't have to see the father to know both parents were doing a splendid job with this young girl.  My prayer is that God keep them all safe in His Hands.  I also thanked God I met them since the world can be so gloomy at times; it was wonderful to see goodness in other people as well as in the friendly dog.

I also met a girl I used to work with when shopping.  I worked with her dad too. I love her eyes.  She's named Caitlin, and yes, she has those Irish eyes, inherited from her dad. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcGmLu27OlI

For Lent:  Were You There?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z1SwwFopJk