A Lesson on Mortality

Today I had to say to good bye to one of my best friends. We had to put our beloved puppy (okay she was 13, so maybe not puppy) Princess to sleep. She was beginning to struggle to breath and had stopped eating a week ago. It's hard but it's comforting to know God's taking care of her until we can get there. She's sitting in Jesus' lap right now, chewing on a t-bone, and enjoying a nice tummy rub from an angel. I can't write anymore right now, crying too much. I'll leave with some song lyrics, a poem, and a Bible verse.

Song Lyrics: Phil Joel, Passing Angel

We won't say goodbye
This is not the end we know
Truly all who live must die
But not all who live Have truly been alive

So, I will celebrate your love
Celebrate your faith
Celebrate your love
And the legacy you leave

We won't say goodbye

Poem (my roomie wrote this out for me and put on my desk, I balled when I saw it after getting back): Jan Cooper, Heaven's Doggy Door

My best friend closed his eyes last night,
As his head was in my hand.
The Doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.

The thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And OH...his many charms.

Today, there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart thats filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.

But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
HE's installed a 'doggy-door"!

Bible Verse: Matthew 10: 29-31

²⁹Are not two sparrows sold for a penny^d]">[d]? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. ³⁰And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ³¹So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Pray for healing of our broken hearts