9/11 Memorial Dove Release Tribute

The Idaho Press Tribune's reporter Greg Kreller put together a moving tribute to the 9/11 Never Forget Golf Tournament in Eagle, Idaho which took place on September 11, 2009. The event was kicked off with a memorial tribute to those who lost their lives on that day and remembrance of how our lives all changed significantly because of the tragedy of that day. Included in the photography are pictures of our dove release. Here is a link to that piece: Never Forget Golf Tournament

Free Flight

When we open up the lofts for play time, our white doves will soar into the sky and circle our property in a continuous carousel of flight. It is rare that they choose to fly off on adventures, though sometimes they do so.

Whether returning from an "adventure," or coming to rest after play, the doves land only on their loft roof, or the ground nearby to bathe in their scented salt baths. After exercise and a bath, they enjoy a lounge in the sunshine atop their loft, so contented to be home and in each others' company.

A Christmas Prayer by R.L. Stevenson

For all that the white dove symbolizes, especially at this Christmas season, Robert Louis Stevenson's prayer is so lovely and appropriate... I hope you'll be as blessed by reading it as I was.

"Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of angels,
the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings,
and teach us to be merry with clean hearts.
May the Christmas morning make us happy to be Thy children,
and the Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake, Amen!"

by Robert Louis Stevenson