The Invasion Has Begun

We had been warned of the mid night visits but had not seen evidence of them yet.
This morning we looked out to our previously pristine snow covered yard to see a mass of hoof prints everywhere. It seems that the elk got hungry and decided to trim my bushes for me.

The two arborvitae right outside my office window are not totally gone but have been significantly "trimmed" we will say...oops...I forgot to check the ones down the driveway.

I just went out to check the rest of the hedge and it seems there was quite a group of elk as they really "chowed down" on them! Seems like such a shame but at the same time it is the way of nature. I guess we did not realize how bold they would be coming right up to the edge of the house.

One of the gals at my breakfast group said they tried turning on their spot lights to "scare" away the elk and it was kind of like the elk said "Oh, thanks for lighting up our target and making it so we do not have to eat in the dark!"

You would think our BIG dog Misty would scare them off...I am going to have to have a talk with her right after she finishes her nap...laying on her back in comfy bed with all four legs up in the air...what a threat she is!

Life is a Gift!

Today before you say an unkind word -
Think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food -
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife -
Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.

Today before you complain about life -
Think of someone who went too early to heaven.

Before you complain about your children -
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.

Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep -
Think of the people who are living in the streets.

Before whining about the distance you drive -
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job -
Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another -
Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one MAKER.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down -
Put a smile on your face and thank GOD you're alive and still around.