[dutchess]

Welcome to Finest Pet day. Billie gave us a break today so today is a sort of "rerun" of an earlier President's pets interview. I will say that it is worth the visit, especially when the only other news is the 9 dwarfs!!!! We hope you stop in.

Love - Gizmo, FredtheCat and Codee (from Rainbow Bridge)

[dutchess]

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[cyborg]

I wonder how Socks the Cat feels being ripped from the loving arms of Clinton's former secretary and back to the fat cat Hillary?

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Dutchess.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Wednesday !

[uglybiker]

Play wit da kittie!

[The Mayor]

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full

To multiply your joy, count your blessings.

[The Mayor]

January 7, 2004

Joy List

Read: John 15:9-17

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. —John 15:11

Bible In One Year: Genesis 18-19; Matthew 6:1-18

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Writer C. W. Metcalf was working as a hospice volunteer when he met 13-year-old Chuck, who was terminally ill. One day Chuck gave Metcalf half a dozen sheets of paper with writing on both sides and said, "I want you to give this to my mom and dad after I die. It's a list of all the fun we had, all the times we laughed." Metcalf was amazed that this young boy on the verge of death was thinking about the well-being of others.

Metcalf delivered the list. Years later he decided to make a list of his own. Surprisingly, he found it difficult at first to compile his "joy list." But as he began looking each day for the moments of laughter, satisfaction, and joy, his list began to grow.

Any joy list that we compile will no doubt include many references to the presence and power of Jesus Christ. No matter what our circumstances, joy is His gracious gift to all who trust Him. Even as Jesus faced the cross, He looked beyond its agony to the glad result of His sacrifice. He told His disciples, "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full" (John 15:11).

Why not begin your own joy list today. It can be a good reminder of the Lord's faithful love and the gladness of heart He brings. —David McCasland

Because life's circumstances change,
Our happiness may not remain;
But if we're walking with the Lord,
Our inner joy He will sustain. —Sper

To multiply your joy, count your blessings.

[The Mayor]

Where they will end up is NO PLACE CLOSE TO OUR BELOVED RAINBOW BRIDGE!!!!!!!

LOL!!

[iceskater]

Thanks for the "re-run". It was excellent the first time I read it and it is great the second time around.

Hope you had a nice holiday! I took 2 weeks off from work so it's back to reality time now for me. :)

[FreeTheHostages]

LOL, dutchess, does this remind you of someone?

[lonestar]

Hi, Giz. You better watch it!-- flirting with Spot! It's one thing to be gone; quite another to be forgotten. Other women in your life better be in your dreams. Only!

Codee and I are good friends.

Give dutchess a lick from Codee and me! We have to go--things to take care of up here!

Weinie

[deadhead]

Good Morning Giz, Fred and All!
Hello to Codee and Weinie, playing in Rainbow Bridge.
Have a great day.

[Billie]

It's just as good the second time around! And it's bittersweet seeing little Codee's face again. Thanks, dutchess and giz and Fred and Codee. An interview that can't be beat!

Still seems slow this week - wonder if everyone doesn't know the holidays are over! :)

Hey, Everybody, the holidays are over! Throw out the rest of the fruitcake and get that tree down, for goodness sakes! :)