"Ok, there is a newcomer in our backyard. I must check this out."
"Hmm? What is on the back side of this creature?"
"Maybe there is something different on this side."
"I give up. I don't know what this is. It is too big for me to attack. I am not happy about this turn of events. I think I will go groom myself."
"Oh, Betty, you little goofy kitty, it is St Francis, patron saint of animals."
"I think we should let him stay."
(If you want to learn more about the very first manger story, be sure to get your copy of "The Christmas Story in 40 Days".)
6 comments:
I love it, where did you get it?
I have wanted a fountain or other water feature in my yard for years, so we were looking for one in Menards and found this guy. I couldn't leave without him. The hubby goes "will he fit in the car?" to which I answered, "that's why we got a hatch-back!"
I have a St Francis fountain, it is very high maintenance. If you don't run the fountain the bees plug it, if it is windy you have to watch the water. So you can be very pleased with your choice.
I love him Chris!
Thanks, Lisa. Isn't he adorable??
I still remember carting a gigantic statue of St. Francis through a supermarket parking lot for my sister. Such a great image of peace and joy. Your photo essay was a very nice (and subtle) promo for your book. Well done! I was leaning to Giovanni because I thought you were looking for a kitty name at first. But how could St. Francis be anything other than St. Francis, even in 'bear' form?
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