Unconditional love

"Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives."

John Galsworthy
 

How blessed we are, that God created such a wide variety of animals! Pets are one of the great joys in our lives. They patiently wait on us, happily greet us, and...best of all, they love us unconditionally. They provide endless comfort, adapt to new babies, and supply wonderful entertainment. 



We treat them like our kids, scolding them when they dig in the yard or bark at company, but we quickly forgive them because we love them like family.



When our pets suffer, we recognize our own mortality. We pray, asking God to gently guard these special creatures He has made. We whisper caring words and provide necessary medication. When it is time to let them go, we cry. We cry because we know there is no replacement for such dear companions who have devoted a lifetime to loving us.

"In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."Job 12:10