Annie, the enemy, and Daisy

It was early the other morning and we heard sudden barking coming from our front porch.  It was from Annie, our 1/2 Chihuahua, 1/2 Rat Terrier.  I have to post a picture because the one thing that just really stands out about this unexpected gift that came into our life, are the MASSIVE ears that come from the top of her little head. 

Annie barks only when she sees something worth talking about, so Brie got up to check things out.  When she went to the front window, she saw a huge coyote just below the hill.  The coyote was scouting Annie and considering all costs to taking her.  Brie called out to us and when she did, it startled the coyote.  He moved to the back of our yard, in the high weeded fields that slop to our back patio.  He assumed position to continue his considerations.  He literally had his eye on Annie, even though we were in close proximity.  He was huge.  In Texas our coyotes were skinny and appeared to be lacking  food.  Not this mountain coyote.  He was well fed, and Annie was his next meal. 

BUT, do you know what kept him from grabbing Annie and running off into the Gila National Forest?  Daisy's presence.  You see, sitting quietly right next to Annie, also watching the coyote, was our four-year-old boxer.  She didn't have to say a word, bulk up her chest or even chase the enemy away.  All she had to do was stand by her adopted sister! 

When I realized this, it reminded me of how we are to stand next to our brothers or sisters-in-Christ!  How, if by simply standing by their side when they are being prowled upon by the enemy, we could save a life.  We can give them strength hope, and a sense of security.  Just our presence!  We don't have to say a word, nor fluff our feathers.  All we have to do is let the enemy know that our dear friend/family member is not for the taking, so go elsewhere! 

I love this!  Thank you dear friend for the times that you've stood next to me while the enemy was lurking outside, waiting for a weak moment!