Sunday Scripture

“so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God and that there is no other.
But  your hearts must be fully committed to the LORD our God, 

to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time. “

1 Kings 8: 60 -61 (NIV)

Pet of the week, Parker

“It is a simple choice to live a life that benefits all live around you.”

Unknown

Don’t you think is a perfect quote for pets?  I do. Especially for service animals, they serve.

Parker is this week’s pet. He is also a service dog. As a service dog in training, he will undergo extensive training to prepare him to be matched to an individual who needs special assistance. Some of the areas are:

·      Seizure Response
·      Hearing Alert (alert to fire alarm, crying baby, etc.)
·      Autism Service Dogs
·      Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSTD or panic attacks)
·      Mobility Service Dogs
·      Diabetic Alert Dogs

I met Parker while waiting in a line at the local  Wal Mart. This store seems to be a great place to train a dog. Parker was attentive to this trainer, on task, and obeyed commands.

Thanksgiving

My house smells like Thanksgiving. This is the aroma that reminds me of Thanksgiving at my parent’s home. Turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, onion, celery, sage, parsley, thyme, all the familiar herbs, dishes, and desserts are cooking up real memories. 

Over the years, my family has changed. Like many families, we look different due to births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and remarriage.  As our lives have transformed, we have found that friends are  a integral part of our lives.  

Today’s dinner guests are a part of the new reality in our lives.

We enjoyed sharing our Thanksgiving meal with these college students. 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Musings ... do good

"Since you cannot do good to all, 
you are to pay special attention to those who, 
by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances,
are brought into closer connection to you."
Saint Augustine. 

Sunday Scripture

“Do good to your servant

according to your word, LORD.

Teach me knowledge and good judgment,

for I trust your commands.

Before I was afflicted I went astray.

but now I obey your word.

You are good, and what you do is good;

teach me your decrees.”

Psalm 119: 65 - 68

Pet of the week, Java

Noah's Arks  rescue in Bluffton, South Carolina rescue pets who have suffered neglect and abuse. As a result of their tender care and training, many pets are able to find loving homes. I recently was able to meet Java one of the pets they had rescued. A detailed bio of Java is available on their web... check/click it out here @ Noahs arks rescue
You will find several dogs available for rescue. If you live in this area of South Carolina, there may be a pet waiting for you.
Noah's Arks  rescue has great vehicle. 

java waiting for his treat. 

party planning

"You can't use up

creativity. 

The more you use

the more you have."

Maya Angelo

Wordless Wednesday

A father's love

If my father were alive today, we would be celebrating his eighty-ninth birthday.

I miss him.

The deep sorrow of grief has been replaced by sweet memories of this dear man. Hard work, sacrifice, and commitment were a part of his DNA.   While he never taught in a classroom, his life was a beautiful example.

He was the man who loved his wife, cherished being a father, adored his grandchildren, enjoyed pepper on his melon, hated debt, enjoyed jazz, delighted in laughter, read his Bible, and loved Jesus.

 While he did not enjoy a long life, nor was he was able to enjoy retirement, he did savor every ounce of his life. His wise counsel has become of my everyday life.

The ancient Greeks had six words for the love.  I am able to understand a part of agape love  because of my father. He loved me even when we did not see eye to eye.

“We never know the love of a parent until we become a parent ourselves. “

Henry Ward Beecher