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The Skunk In the Bottle

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It was a glorious day in New Hampshire and I was enjoying the view, Appreciating nature, and spring's grand debut. Then out of the window a strange sight caught my eye, It was a skunk with a bottle on his head walking by. I called my husband to the window to let him see, Then he said, "I'm going to go help that poor skunk, and set him free!" I was concerned the skunk would spray my husband in fear, But he was determined to save the skunk and to persevere. The skunk kept banging his head on the ground along his way, And my husband followed close behind watching in dismay. He made his move on the skunk in the neighbor's drive... I would have loved a video to catch that live! He grabbed the skunk by the bottle and flung with all his might, Then the freed skunk went flying, and must have had quite a fright. In his hurry to avoid the inevitable spray, My husband took a tumble trying to make his getaway. He came home in pain but grinning from ear to ear, He had saved that poor skunk, not able to eat or drink, with death near. My husband suffered a torn rotator cuff from the unusual incident, But God speaking to him to save that skunk was not a coincidence.

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Date: 5/28/2016 5:18:00 PM
what an incredible story Brenda:-) hugs Jan xx
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Brenda Mcgrath
Date: 5/28/2016 7:15:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Jan! :)

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