THE LEGEND OF THE DONKEY’S CROSS

Joseph purchased a small donkey several months before the trip to Bethlehem so Mary could become accustomed to the animal. A great bond grew between the pair as Mary took care of the donkey and nightly covered him with her robe. However, at the start of the trip the donkey picked up a thorn in one of his front hooves which caused him to go lame. Every step was painful, but he knew how important it was for him to carry Mary carefully. With great patience and will power the donkey struggled along the trail carefully, being sure not to limp for fear it would make Mary uncomfortable. So careful he was that neither Mary nor Joseph knew the donkey was in great pain. Finally the trip ended in Bethlehem. The little donkey was able to lie down and sleep in the hay, covered with Mary's robe. Later that night an angel came and lifted the robe from his back and said "Among the beasts thou alone always shall be blessed, for in another's time of need you bore your cross of pain in silence, and all men shall know you for the greatness of your heart. Your children and your children's children forever more shall bear your mark of honor among the beasts." When Mary's robe was removed from the donkey the next morning, she and Joseph saw something that had never been seen there before: A cross on his back. And every small donkey has since borne the cross on his back as a reward for his work and faithfulness.

Hug Your Donkey

When your day seems out of balance and so many things go wrong, when people fight around you and the day drags on so long, when parents act like children, and in-laws drive you bonkey, go out in your pasture and wrap your arms around your donkey.

His gentle breath enfolds you and he watches with those eyes. He may not have a PhD, but he is oh, so wise! His head rests on your shoulder. You embrace him oh so tight. He puts your world in balance, and makes it seem all right.

Your tears will soon stop flowing. The tension is now eased. The garbage has been lifted, and you're quiet and at peace. So when you need the balance from circumstances in your day, the best therapy that you can seek is out there eating hay!!

           ~Mary Ann Miller

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We have had major computer problems more than once. We lost most of our emails. If you emailed us and have not heard back please resend your email. We apologize for any inconvienience this may have caused. We will no longer promise a donkey to any one without a deposit. Even without lost emails it is too confusing and too complicated for someone my age to remember who wants which donkey. If you want me to seriously offer you first refusal on any of our donkeys I am going to require a non-refundable $100 deposit that can be applied to any donkey you purchase from us in the future.