Today’s post is a special Children’s story for Palm Sunday, written by Lucinda Berry Hill & Linda Palmer, with beautiful illustrations by Marian Poppy Ballestero. We are so excited to share with you our story…
DAISY’S COLT
Daisy Lou the donkey
Was tied up to a post
Waiting for her master
Right near her little Hope.
Two men had come beside them
And announced, “Daisy Lou,
You need to come with us –
There’s a job for you to do.”
“A job for me? What could it be?”
Daisy thought and thought.
But soon the momma realized
The job was for her colt.
A journey to Jerusalem
Was what the job would be;
A ride was needed to the town
For Jesus Christ the King.
Before Daisy let the men
Lead little Hope away,
She had a few instructions
She felt she had to say:
“Take firm and steady steps
And always look ahead;
With your ears always up,
Listen closely to what is said.
Follow His directions,
Even if they don’t seem right.
Listen and obey…
You’re gonna do alright.
I’m proud that you’ve been chosen
For this purpose by the Lord.”
And with that, she waved goodbye
To little Hope moving forward.
They reached their destination
And little Hope was quite surprised;
For standing there beside her
Was the blessed Jesus Christ!
The man put clothes upon her back
Where Jesus took a seat;
Then they began a journey –
Little Hope and Christ the King.
They traveled to Jerusalem,
Where they were met with praise.
Hope was feeling honored
To be chosen for this day.
“Imagine such a thing!”
As she walked, the young Hope beamed.
“Instead of a majestic horse,
The King has chosen me!”
People laid out branches
In the streets that lie before them.
“Blessed is the King!”, they yelled –
They loved and they adored Him.
When her mission was complete,
Hope ran back to Daisy.
“I did just what you taught me,
I listened, wasn’t lazy.
To Jerusalem I carried
Our great and mighty King.
Thank you for the lessons, momma,
That you’re always teaching me.
Listening paid off –
The King really is quite smart.
He never once lead me astray;
Now I trust Him with my heart.
Jesus loves me… little me.
He used me on His special day.”
Little Hope leaped through the fields
With a giggle and a bray.
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Please do us a favor. If you decide to print this story and share it with little ones, would you take a moment to leave us a comment below? We love knowing that our stories are being shared! Thank you so much.
It’s our hope and prayer that you will print this and share it with the little ones in your life. Isn’t it wonderful that the Lord has a purpose for everything and everyone – He even had a job for a little colt named Hope. Peace be with you today.
Oh… I’ve made a slideshow on YouTube also! I hope you will watch and read the story and then give it a thumbs-up and leave some love for us in the comments. Have a blessed day and thanks in advance. 🙂
Thank you Lucinda and Marian – and I know you join me in praising God above for helping us put this together as only HE can! With me in Kansas, Lucinda in Pennsylvania, and Marian in the U.K. – clear yonder across the pond… you KNOW this is a real GOD THING! We love and praise You always, our Lord and Savior, for what only YOU can bring together! ❤
Author Lucinda Berry Hill and I have had such fun with photos through the years! We are always on the lookout for that one special picture that will compliment the latest writing, whether it be a poem or a prayer. 
The perfect photograph enhances the thoughts we want to convey. Sometimes we don’t need an actual photograph, but a nice background in soft hues to accent our words.
Lucinda has great friends who graciously let us use their work for poetry designs! This poem happens to be about smiling for a photograph. We love Stephanie’s photography!
Marian Poppy Ballestero has graced Lucinda’s poetry from time to time. She uses such vibrant colors in her artwork and she captures moments from the Bible and brings them to life! We appreciate her so very much! Thank you, Marian! 
Our sweetheart artist, Candy Waters, is an inspiration to us! She captures our hearts with interesting shapes and vivid colors. God has given her a very special talent indeed! Thank you, Candy, for sharing your gift with us! Please visit her facebook page!
I’ve had fun using Lucinda’s own photos on her poem designs! Isn’t this a cute picture? If this poem doesn’t bring a smile to your face and make you want to go hug someone, your sense of obligation needs a tune-up.
Since today is Friday, I thought it would be fun to show you some FRIDAY FACES. If you have to ask what a Friday Face is, then you obviously have not had to endure a job you hated for a long time. A Friday Face is that look of pure joy that washes over you when you realize that you have finally completed a week and will have two days all to yourself to do what you really enjoy doing.
Here’s my FRIDAY FACE! Bring on the weekend… I’m sleepin’ in!
LOL… a different Friday in a different year. 🙂 Spa days are so much fun!!!
She’s just a little ready for the weekend… I’d say so!
I can dig the pig in the tote… say that five times fast… LOL!!!
During the week he wears shined shoes with an expensive suit and tie. This weekend he will put on hiking boots and work off some stress on a familiar trail that seems to be calling his name. This is the man he really is, not the stuffed shirt people see during the week. By Monday he will be ready to do what they pay him to do, but he won’t think about that until Sunday night. He’s a good man and does what he has to do to take care of his family – but he dreams of a time in life when he can live in the hiking boots and walk the trail anytime he wants to seek adventure outdoors.
