Solitude

Not long ago, I woke very early. I was happy to realize that I was fully-rested, and the sun had not yet come up. I had not even heard the early morning call to prayer outside. My husband was getting some much needed sleep. The children were snuggled down in their beds. I sat down to open my Bible and spend some time with the Lord, when I realized I was not alone.

G. I. Joe and his German Shepherd had evidently been assigned the night watch.