Daily Blessings

We receive Gods blessings everyday.  Even in our darkest hours, HE is with us and ready to help us as soon as we ask.  I can’t imagine for even a moment, God having a look of surprise on his face and responding, “WOW you what? I didn’t see that coming”.  When my children were small, I remember the times when one would keep trying, I would offer to help, but the head-strong child would turn away determined to do it their self. Only when they were completely exasperated, did they hand it over for help.  Even as adults, we tend to believe that we can do it by ourselves and don’t require any assistance.  Only when we “Let Go and Let GOD” take care of  the issue, do we find resolution/closure.  By chronologizing the blessings in my life, perhaps others might see GOD working in their own lives.

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The Companions

I have never seen a happier person, than one with a four-legged friend.  I am often entertained by funny and heartwarming stories of our extended family members. Dogs; with human like interactions, cats; poised a moment to surprise a play mate or birds; teasing cats for that one chance to show them who is “top bird”, are all stories told with a gleam in the persons eye. Fluffy rolling off the window still on a warm day or the day Rover brought home this little kitten usually follows tragedies like Fluffy’s battle with the not-so-nice neighbor or Rovers last fight with a badger.

Many years ago, I met a man outside of a major convenience store chain.  I have long since forgotten the cat’s name, but his name was John.  He had a gray tabby cat on a twine tether who would ride across his shoulders. Both were happy as a lark. I lost track of them for many years and found them about three miles away hustling change on a freeway off ramp. He and the cat were doing fine.  A few years later, he would lose the house but he had his friend. To all things come a season; one day as I exited the freeway; I saw John holding his friend tightly inside his jacket stroking his beloveds head. Sorrow and devastation are the only way I can describe his emotions.  The next day, I should not have been surprised, John was weaving side to side, hands in his pockets, devastated. His feline friend had probably been about thirteen to fifteen years old.  A good old age for a feline.  Over the next few months, I would see him with a puppy, kitten and cat, but none of them would fill the void left behind by his dear friend.

There are many times when a child is having emotional issues growing up, the pediatrician will suggest getting a pet, such as a cat.  There is an emotional bond with develops and grows through the years. The presence of a small pet has the added benefit of boosting the immune system.  No matter what we may try to tell ourselves, everyone needs to be loved by someone. How much happier might the homeless nation be if each camp had a four legged friend. I admit there might be some categorical issues with feeding and care, not to mention if the animal ran off, but the unconditional love would improve countless lives.  If you see a homeless person with a four-legged friend, buy that companion a little food, you will bring them both unmeasured happiness.

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