"THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD"

“The Lord is my Shepherd”


Caroline gives birth to a baby boy. The boy dies soon afterwards. Because Laura believes it was her fault that the baby died, she leaves home and goes on a trip to get closer to God. On the mountain she climbs, she meets Jonathan. Jonathan makes a wooden cross for Laura. One time while she is washing in the creek, the cross falls off and floats downstream. Her pa discovers the cross and is able to figure out where she was.















This is such an emotionally packed episode. It must have been tough for the Charles & Caroline to loose their son. It was great that they could lean on God to help them through this.

And Laura... she was so little and though she had caused his death. It was not an easy time for the Ingalls... first the baby and then Laura running away. I loved how Charles found the cross and was able to find her. That scene when they run into each other's arms... wow... what great acting and chemistry. Michael, Karen and Melissa shone in this episode. Superb!

The first part is better then the 2 one

I love this episode! My favorite I think. Great acting, great drama and super guest - Ernest Borgnine was awesome as Jonathan.

Wasn't Michael great at showing emotion?

The ending always makes me cry... it was so sweet and so emotional...

Yeah it is, and so believeable.

Beckie

Yes it was. There was so much chemistry between Melissa and Michael... Always great to watch the scenes they shared...

BTW, Beckie. Love your new avatar

Yes, they were just like a real father and daughter!! I am sure it was like that for them in real life while on set.

Thanks! Is'nt he sooo cute? Ahh I love him, lol! I made that screen cap.

Beckie

Hehe yes he´s really cute. I love Albert/Matthew too

Not as much as me though, lol!!

Beckie

Haha.. No. My one and only love still lies with Almanzo aka Dean

Aww. Same here with Matt! As you can see, duh, lol.

Beckie

My problem is that I see NO chemistry at all between Mary and their fictional parents. However, Laura and Albert had a lot of emotional scenes with Charles and Caroline... :think:

Vanesa.

I never saw the second part of this episode, but I did see all of the first part. I have to say that I understand why Charles was paying more attention to his son than he was to Laura. He had always wanted a son and he was so happy that he finally had a son. Laura was not right to wish that her brother would die but then again it is understandable that she was upset.

what a great episode .....I went thru a box of tissues i think.....When Charles broke down with Edwards i was crushed.....I loved how Earnest explained to Laura that God had answered her and had lead Pa to her it seem so cleasing for her guilt

This episode in my opinion, could very well be the crowning acheivement for Michael Landon. His values we're sacred, and they were on display in every aspect within this episode. A brillant performance by all who were part of this special episode. I have the entire series on dvd, and I would not give it away for all the money in the world. Many Blessings.

What a rollercoaster of emotions in this 2 parter, not only for the actors but for us viewers as well. I think Mike, Karen and Melissa proved what outstanding actors they were in this episode and I'm sure it must have been mentally draining for them. I know Mike and Melissa's scene at the end was great but the one that always sets me off is just after the baby dies, when Caroline and Charles recite The Lord Is My Shepherd.

Another powerful scene in this one is when Charles breaks down just after stepping off the horse to fill the canteen. Mr. Edwards just stands there, not knowing what to do or say. And then, just when all hope seems lost, the cross comes floating in as Charles is filling the canteen.

Melissa has said many times, that her and Michael were kindred spirits. That's what made their scenes together so. special. It also made every story very convincing , for the scenes had a natural sincerity of belief.

yes,very good esp..they sure had a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry close bond..but i did't see that with mary and him.

An OK episode. Yes it had great acting, but not one I'll probably watch over and over.
I wonder what MG thought while she acted this one?

I think I remember reading or hearing somewhere that this is MG's favorite episode. It might have been in her interview on the DVD set.

good episode

Very good and touching episode. The actors and actresses were amazing. I believe that I even cried while watching this one (which I rarely ever do when watching TV). Even though it was a sad episode, I believe it was one of the best ones.

One of my favorites. Borgnine was (and always is) amazing.