Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Beautiful Bees!

Busy Buzzing About Bees!

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating honey bee fore it gets to you?
Here's a little video show from not too long ago, where I was blessed to find this young man who was so kind to lend us some time and share a little about the care that goes into getting honey to folks like me and you!
 
This was a mini-miracle for me, as I had just found out that morning on the CBC radio that it was Pollinator's Week, so I started to pray,
"Oh Father, It would be wonderful if on this day I could find a beekeeper to interview on the new YouTube show." 
As I walked done several blocks I continued to pray about what I would say in the YouTube talk that day.

Well, my jaw hit the floor,
When I walked through the Mr. Convenience door, 
And whom did I see, 
But this young man talking about bees! 

This YouTube show was recorded in Omemee, Ontario at Mr.Convenience a few years ago.
Could you please bee so kind as to pop a note in the comments bee low bee fore you go?
OR Come Tweet Me!

Friday, December 4, 2020

Rescued Dog Rescues Baby!

Australian Abused Doberman Saves Baby

Dobermans usually protect property. Movies show Dobermans as vicious, snarling fierce dogs.  Kerrie Kinder an Australian Doberman boarding kennel owner was shocked when she saw the state of Khan when she rescued him.  The poor dog she had raised had been abused by his first adoptive family. Khan was starving and had broken ribs. It was doubtful he could recover from his trauma and injuries. Should he be put down?

Adopting an abused animal can have risks, but Catherine Svillicic fell in love with Khan and brought him home. Khan seemed to be adjusting well to life with his new family, until four days later. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Diabetes Super Heroes!

Diabetes Rescue Dogs

Volume Seven of The Old Farmer's Almanac for Children featured  this story about Luke and how his diabetes support dog Jedi saved his life :

THE NOSE KNOWS -

Luke, age 7, and his dog, Jedi, are pals, buddies, best friends. Luke is diabetic, and Jedi is his Diabetic Alert Dog. Jedi is trained to use his nose to detect when Luke’s health is at risk and then alert an adult.
Late one night, Luke was asleep in a bed near his mother. Jedi was also nearby. Without his knowing it, Luke’s blood sugar level dropped—a danger to someone with diabetes. Jedi smelled the change in Luke’s breath and sprang into action. He jumped on and off the bed to wake Luke’s mother. When this didn’t work, he laid his body on top of hers. This woke her up. Then Jedi bowed; that’s his way of saying that Luke’s blood sugar is “low.” Luke’s mother was then able to care for him. 

You can download a colour pdf of this story and other great animal hero stories from The Old Farmer's Almanc for Kids website. 

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