A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-28-05...Poetry and Potpourri at the Finest

9-28-05 | JustAmy

[Spruce]

Here's my kid.


I wanted a pic of her in flightsuit. She grudgingly oblidged.

Kickin ass for America!

[Mama_Bear]

Your story made me cry, because I know how badly you feel. Bless your kind, gentle heart, Dolly. You did what you could and that is all anyone can do.

I am so sorry this story didn't end differently, for Wahoo and for you.

[The Mayor]

September 29, 2005

A Winner Either Way

Read:
Philippians 1:15-26

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. —Philippians 1:21

Bible In One Year: Daniel 10-12

Lois had just undergone cancer surgery and was alone with her thoughts. She had faced death before, but it had always been the death of people she had loved—not her own.

Suddenly she realized that losing someone she loved was more threatening to her than the possibility of losing her own life. She wondered why. She remembered that she had asked herself before her operation, "Am I ready to die?" Her immediate answer had been, and still was, "Yes, I am. Christ is my Lord and Savior."

With her readiness for death assured, she now needed to concentrate on living. Would it be in fear or in faith? Then God seemed to say, "I have saved you from eternal death. I want to save you from living in fear." Isaiah 43:1 came to mind: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine."

Now Lois testifies, "Yes, I am His! That reality is more important than doctors telling me I have cancer." And then she adds, "I win either way!"

Lois' insight is a convinced echo of Paul's words in today's text, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Let's pray that those words will resonate in our heart. That confidence makes us a winner either way. —Joanie Yoder

Safe in the Lord, without a doubt,
By virtue of the blood;
For nothing can destroy the life
That's hid with Christ in God. —Anon.

We can really live if we are ready to die.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Is There Life After Death?
Our Eternal Home

[prairiebreeze]

What a beautiful animal. He didn't start out as a rough dog and the previous owners are despicable.

You did your best and that's all anybody can do.

[alwaysconservative]

Thanks for the ping, although with a heavy heart. Dolly, you really did your best, and you will meet up again with Wahoo at the Rainbow Bridge.

[FreeTheHostages]

Aw, thanks for the hug, it's wonderful!

[Billie]

When I got home I had the email messages that Wahoo had been euthanized a day earlier...

Part of me feels a relief, it is for the best.. part of me feels a lot of anger (yes, i am a grief counselor & know all about the stages/grief) towards the abusive owners, & also guilt..If I had chanced bringing him with me last night, he would still be alive

Dolly, that breaks my heart for you, and for Wahoo that he had to live in a 'prison' for 10 years. It is no wonder his behavior was confusing. People that mistreat animals (and he *was* mistreated) have absolutely no business owning one.

You tried so hard, Dolly, please don't beat yourself up over circumstances beyond your control.

Weinie and Codee and Mits and Bear and all our others will see he never has an unhappy day again.

[GodBlessUSA]

Great thread JustAmy!! ;) Good Morning Everyone!

[TweetyinOhio]

Dolly, you do have such a big heart, I know that if the situation was different you would have worked it out. I'm sorry things didn't go just right. Hang in there, the boxer is in a good place with The Lord.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Sorry I didn't return as promised, (((((Sis)))))

I was playing with Mimsie and pulled a muscle in my lower back. Put a heating pad on it and it's much better this morning.

Good morning, cutie!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Did I do something wrong in posting? It showed up on my computer, but not all the time.

[Pippin]

I saw that ad and I find it disgusting too.

[Pippin]

((((LOUIE)))!

[GodBlessUSA]

Ut oh. What ad? Did I post something bad not realizing it?

[Pippin]

No No No!

You were talking about the ad were a woman is mixing a drink in a trash compacter and giving it to her husband to drink.

I was agreeing with you that it was disgusting.

[GodBlessUSA]

Whew, ;)

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

I'm glad to know you, DollyCali. You are a very conscientious person, the world is a better place for your efforts. The Mayor is right, do take care of your ear tho.

[lysie]

*Crying*

Oh, Dolly you have such a kind heart.

I understand all the emotions you are going through. ((Dolly))

I'm a believer that dogs have little concept of time, so the good loving moments Wahoo got from you were like a lifetime of tender care to him. ((Wahoo))

Now, I'm off to hug my pets.

[GodBlessUSA]

Pippin, what ad? Thanks.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you for those 2 songs, Frank and Nat.