The Adventures of T and T

By Laurie Simerson

The Adventures of T and T is a parable that teaches children (and adults) some important life-lessons through two ostriches. The main characters want MORE in their lives. The ordinary just won’t do. They get more: more then they ever imagined from sources they never expected.
The real adventures began when they heard a voice saying: “I am your Guide, your Companion, the captain of your adventure. Go with Me or don’t go at all. You decide. If you go with Me, things will go well. If you don’t, watch out for trouble or go home. What do you choose?”
T and T’s answer started with, “We choose to follow You.” The result: the world changed.
So dear ones, do you want more? You, too, have a choice to make. I will say you won’t be sorry if you accompany T and T as they are Guide-d. Enjoy!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: Jul 10, 2014
• ISBN: 9781483412924

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Copyright © 2014 Laurie Simerson.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 T and T

Chapter 2 THE ADVENTURES BEGIN

Chapter 3 FIRST LESSONS

Chapter 4 MORNING ON THE PLATEAU

Chapter 5 MEETING THE NEIGHBORS

Chapter 6 THE DREAM

Chapter 7 OSTRICH RACES

Chapter 8 THE ZOO (AND AN ENCOUNTER)

Chapter 9 SAILING, SAILING

Chapter 10 ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER ADVENTURE

Chapter 11 A SEA PARTY

Chapter 12 THE MARKETPLACE

Chapter 13 HOME

Chapter 14 YOU’LL SEE

Chapter 15 POOLSIDE SURPRISE

Chapter 16 THE CANYON

Chapter 17 THE END?

I dedicate this book to my father who, for many years, wrote inside every card he sent me: ENJOY!!!

He learned in his life that joy comes when we share good things with others.

I have enjoyed writing this book. May you enjoy the stories and share them with others.

CHAPTER 1

T and T

So what is, or, maybe I should say, who are T and T?

Well, only the two most super ostriches born at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, on April 17, at 11:53 a.m.. It was a time to rejoice: two beautiful ostriches hatched forth from their eggs at exactly the same time. Their eggs had been next to one another, a hint of times to come, for these two birds, whose names were Tanglefoot and Tumbleweed (T and T) had many adventures to share together.

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What happened? What did they do? Why? That is what the adventures are all about. You will see the answers, like spotlights sparkling on water, if you read to the end of the book.

SOOOO back to our ostrich pair. Let me tell you about them.

They are members of an exclusive species of flightless birds called Struthio Camelus. It took 43.5 days for these two fine eggs to form. And yes, they both survived, not an easy thing when hyenas, jackals and vultures saw these eggs as delicious treats. They were cared for in usual ostrich-style by their moms and dads, learning all the things that young ostriches must know. So you might think they were quite ordinary, and in many ways they were, but they were set apart to have extraordinary lives. Do you sometimes think you are ordinary, too? Well, just wait. Pay attention to the chances that come your way to make your lives extraordinary. Everyone is born for adventure, but the adventures are not all the same. What life adventures will come your way? I don’t know, but you’ll be more prepared if you learn from T and T. So, let’s begin!

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