When I think up a title I like, that can be inspiring
enough to propel me into the project. Years ago I had planned to write a poem
using the above title; after all, it rhymes. Next I needed to research life in
the Hockomock Swamp. But when my husband and I arrived to investigate the
swamp, a swarm of eager greeters waited at the entrance to welcome us—DEER
FLIES! I immediately dropped the poem idea, all due to my fear of deer flies.
How does one conquer a particular fear? Often by facing
it. I now live in an area that must be the ideal habitat for deer flies. Of
course, I would still prefer to avoid them; they delight in dive-bombing me on
sunny summer days. But come to find out, deer flies are merely bothersome
rather than frightening.
At times God uses fascinating means to help His children
face their fears.
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