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May 06, 2006

Frog herders

Duroowo paabi kam anndi layooru mabbe.

Translation: Only a herder of frogs can recognize a limping frog.

The Fulani of Burkina Faso think that frogs are ridiculous, and there is certainly no such thing as a frog herder. However, the proverb aptly illustrates a herder's intimate knowledge of the animals in his charge.

I often talk with Fulani herders about Iisaa the Good Herder. He knows our personalities and our weaknesses and he loves us deeply. That has got to be good news.

Posted by sahelsteve at May 6, 2006 02:06 PM