In the Fullness of time: 'Til We Meet Again, McNugget and Lola...

Starfish

Once upon a time there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself to think of someone who danced to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean. As he got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?" The young man paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" "The sun is up and the tide is going out. And, if i don't throw them in they will die." "But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles of beach and starfish all along it? You can't possibly make a difference!" The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference for that one."

Poor little McNugget and Lola lost their lives one sad day. It was a battle of chicken verses dog, and dog won.
Normally they spent their days in our yard enjoying the freedom from their coop and eating the bugs and grass as they roamed and followed the kids around the yard. We could always see in their shining eyes, and hear in their little clucks, how they so enjoyed it...
But, it was a sad fateful day that they unsupectingly left this world as our friends' dog entered our yard and found the greatest game he could ever play....

Chase, attack, and kill.

It was a sad scene to come home to. But, my kids understand that our Beloved McNugget and Lola are in Heaven probably grazing on the grassy yard of Jesus' mansion on high. They are at peace. They served us well with many delicious eggs and friendship. We will always remember....

In loving memory of McNugget and Lola.....