Hi. It’s Monte again, giving Rich a break. You can read my other articles here.
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We’re in another new place called the South.
I don’t know what that means—it’s just another place with unique smells to check out. But I have noticed something I don’t like very much.
People keep asking Becky and Rich if I bite.
It started a few days ago. Strangers began to shy away like I’m dangerous or scary or something. And even people who seem to like me are slow to approach, asking Becky or Rich if I bite.
What a weird question. Of course I don’t bite! Why would anyone even ask that? In my whole life I don’t think anyone’s ever asked that.
Oh, I do bark once in a while, but that’s just my way of saying hello and playing. A dog’s gotta let folks know who’s in charge, right? But I’ve never bitten anyone.
Why would someone ask that before they’ve even met me? Frankly, it kinda hurts my feelings.
I guess dogs must be different here. Some people still fall all over me, but it’s not the same.
I’m glad I don’t live in a place where people are afraid of me. I think it must be awful to have fear as a first reaction to something new.
I think people here must be afraid of lots of things. Maybe this is a scary place. Maybe there’s a reason to be scared that people know about, something I don’t understand because I’m just a dog. I always just trust people; it feels yucky to be with people who are suspicious and afraid.
They hide it most of the time, but if they’re afraid of me they must fear other stuff.
I think that’s sad.
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Monty, you’re right. That is a pretty weird question, especially since you don’t look all that ferocious. As you said, if they’re afraid of you, they must be afraid of a lot of other things, too. I think it would be a lot better if they would just ask Rick, “May I pet your dog?” I know he would not say, “No, he might bite you!”
Please say hello to Rich and Becky for me; we pray fro the safe completion of their mission every day.
Hi Rich, Becky and Monty! I have been faithfully reading your blog every day and have so thoroughly enjoyed every entry. jsut wish I had time to write you as faithfully as you have written all of us. You have all been a daily inspiration to me and I mention your journey to everyone I meet. I know God is using this ministry to touch thousands of lives. May he give you the energy to finish well. Many blessings for the day. P.S. I read the Monty blogs to our dog, Wilson, and he said to pass his greetings on to Monty. John Terpstra