Excellent post, and you're absolutely right. I'm always sad to hear of a pet's passing -- oftentimes, our animals are more of a family than any set of uncaring, self-centered genetic relations. Anyone who's been rejected all their lives by society at large, but blessed with an animal companion, will understand exactly what I'm getting at. :-)
Back in 2005, I lost a miniature parrot whom I'd had for 9 years. He was the best companion in the world, and saw me through a nasty split-up. But he developed a liver tumor, and there was just no saving him, despite the vet's best efforts. I cried like a little girl for days. But eventually, a kind-hearted soul much like yourself got it through my head that the parting is NOT forever, and that Heaven is a place of many reunions. Never, ever lose sight of that.
Prayer time coming up. 3:15 EST.
Pray for our nation and FRens.
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD you God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Deut 31: 6
There’s an episode of Twilight Zone where an old man and his dog dies and they approach the Gates..
The Greeter tells him he can’t bring his dog in - the old man then refuses to enter “Heaven”.
He walks down aways and comes to another Gate - The Greeter there says,
“Well, good thing you didn’t go in there!
That’s Hell, and the devil is trying to get you in there”! (there’s no dogs or love or pleasure in Hell...)
The old man and his dog enter happy Heaven together.
***Anyone who’s been rejected all their lives by society at large, but blessed with an animal companion, will understand exactly what I’m getting at. :-)
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“That’s the great thing about pets...”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiItLNluJ70
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