Farm dog #2

So every farm needs a working dog, one that can herd and follow commands.  Well everything that is, is what Curly is not.  Although he is a border collie, he thinks herding is kind of silly; except when the boys were young and riding bicycles!  And I was trying to remember the last time he did something he was told, still thinking on that.  But some of his other skills blend nicely with our farm.  He is a great watch dog, although not as vocal as the guinea hens.  In addition to that he is just about the friendliest dog you ever want to meet.  We just got back from the great outdoors where my wife removed about 10 pounds of fur from his thick coat.  There is something to be said for a dog who is just a great companion.  I am sure that dogs do go to heaven because they are the only animal that truly understands unconditional love, and companionship.  I think the Sermon on the Mount, one of the greatest pieces of literature out there, could have been summarized as, “see your dog, treat people like he treats you.”  I do not know if Jesus had a dog, but over the years he has given us some great ones, and Curly is certainly one of the greats.