Gratitude month - #5 Today I am grateful for the pets Ive had in my life. Ive always had a pet. From my earliest memories, it was just something that was part of our family. Weve had dogs and weve had cats. We really didnt have any other types of animals, just those precious little critters. Mom and dad taught me how much these little creatures of God depend on us. I wasnt allowed to sit down to dinner until the animals were fed and cared for. It was usually only one dog or one cat at a time. Our children were raised with dogs and cats. Sometimes when the whole world seems to be going against us, the comfort and the unconditional love of an animal can let us know they are steadily by our side. They dont care what we look like. They dont care what we smell like. We belong to them. Today, it is just me and Kerry and little Mr. Eddie. We call him our Yorkshire terrorist, for he has been known to back two Great Danes into a corner with all of his 8 lbs. of terror. He is a fierce defender of me - even when its just Mr. Kerry giving me a hug. At this moment, he is stretched out beside me in his usual spot, his ears acting like little satellite dishes as he keenly listens for threats to his mama. God has blessed us with these precious animals. They have played with us. They have comforted us when we mourn. They have taught us how to love a little more.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:32:40 +0000
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