Pre-Determined Donkeys

Donkeys are known for their sheer stubborness; determination beyond compare. I see three "saints" for donkeys, nonetheless - Mary's transport to Bethlehem's square and Balaam's unique donkey, quite rare. Mary's donkey is not mentioned per se in God’s Word, but I don’t think she walked. Balaam’s donkey saw an angel guarding the way. After two beatings, he sat down and balked; and in self-defense that poor donkey talked. Balaam had not seen the angel’s drawn sword warning him not to return to Balak. Now he was told to speak only God’s words. And what of the donkey? now on a sidetrack - I hope Balaam had some treats in his knapsack. There IS one more donkey, I should mention, the one who carried Christ to Jerusalem near the end of His salvation mission. The foal of a donkey, a colt bore Him to His venue of death and human mayhem.