Wild Life

May 19, 2026

Today while on our usual walk at the cabin we were almost attacked by a bear. Or at least that’s Terry’s version of the story.

We were almost home after spending some time watching the geese families on the lake. While passing by a thicket of bushes and oak trees Terry suddenly stopped dead in his tracks. Since we walk hand in hand, I also stopped. His eyes intently searched the brush on his side of the gravel road.

“What is it?” I asked in a loud whisper.

“I heard something!”

“Was it that?” I asked as his stomach rumbled again.

“Yes! What is that?!” he asked, cautiously stepping away from the brush, pulling me with him.

“It’s just your belly talking!” I giggled.

Proverbs 15:13, “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.”

Proverbs 17:22, “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Thank you, Terry, for always protecting me and giving me something to laugh about.