A Blessing for the 4th Day

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Comment by Jeannine on December 16, 2009 at 7:02pm

How wonderful to share your life with intuitive, intelligent, and loving creatures. They are healing. I can't imagine a life without pets either (right now I have one dog and three cats). A long time ago I read one of those James Herriot stories. He met with a dying woman who had many pets. She asked him if he thought that animals went to heaven. Because if dogs and cats did not go to heaven then she did not want to go there either. That really touched my heart because I felt that way too.

Comment by Harriet on December 16, 2009 at 3:14pm

i have two dogs and two cats too! can't imagine life without them!

Comment by iola reneau on December 16, 2009 at 8:51am

Carol ~
wow I am sincerely touched by your heart and words. I am going to continue to lift you up in prayer for complete healing. I believe you are the gift...
My animals are part of our family and I too feel very grateful for them. They bring so much laughter and comfort into our lives.
I wish we lived on the same block and I could stop by and help clean up with you...:)
Take Care and Be Blessed in Every way this day and everyday ..

Comment by Barbara Quin - Prayer Cafe Mgr on December 16, 2009 at 8:05am

Carol - thank you for the lovely Red Ribbon gift! and for making me a Friend! Blessings to you today and always! You're a gem!

And thanks to Kelly for adding the link about the water fund - I didn't know where to find it! I look forward to learning about her project!
b

Comment by Barbara Quin - Prayer Cafe Mgr on December 16, 2009 at 7:44am

Carol - animals are a true true blessing! They love us unconditionally - no matter what! People who are receptive to that kind of unconditional love are really lucky/blessed because their lives are enhanced by the presence of these precious creatures! No matter what kind of pet a person has, they have the gift of unconditional love - just like we have the gift of unconditional love from GodSpirit who loves us no matter what!

And I guess there's a time and place for quiet giving - but you can share some of it in a way that blesses others because giving and receiving is part of a much bigger Plan - it all fits together - the known and the unknown - the silent and the loud - your giving to others is a gift to everyone who reads about it here because it touches our hearts and we make a silent spiritual heartfelt connection with each other and even though we may never know each other in physical life, we have the special connection in spirit, one of the Ultimate Gifts. It may seem self-aggrandizing to talk about the gifts here - and it's okay if we feel a little uncomfortable with that - what matters is we keep giving and keep supporting each other because each gift is a thought and when all the Thoughts are in harmony, the world changes - countries, communities, families, and individuals.

Thank you for all you are doing and for the gift you are to your family - they are blessed to have you in their lives (and you can tell them we said that!)...

Blessings and Love for your Day...
b

(PS - Deb Jolliff always writes such heartfelt and loving words to others! I too have received the blessing of her kind words! - Thank you Deb!)

Comment by Kelly on December 16, 2009 at 7:37am

Carol,
First off I want to say 'thank you so much' for donating to my water fundraiser. Just think - you just provided water for 2 people for the next 20 years!!! You are an angel! I can not even begin to tell you how much you and your blog posts have meant to me. You are such an inspiration and I love how you look at giving and this whole challenge in general. I subscribed to your blog so that I get your posts everyday in my Google Reader. I so look forward to reading them each day! I am so gld to have met you here, and I know what you mean about Deb - she's awesome! I love how supportive and friendly everyone is on here, and Deb has been truely wonderful. Thank you both!!!

Now I'll try to post a link to my charity fundraiser...hope it works! http://mycharitywater.org/p/campaign?campaign_id=1990

Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on December 16, 2009 at 7:07am

Animals are one of the greatest gifts of all. Nothing better than a snuggle or smooch from a pooch or cat! I am so happy you have them with you as a source of comfort and joy Carol :o) The water fund is a wonderful gift to give! We all take for granted we have it in abundance but rarely think of those who don't. This is a very worthwhile donation and you did a great thing! Ok, so I came here to read your blog as I do every day and what do I see, my name and your lovely words about me. I am crying as I go here so forgive me. Thank you so much for your beautiful thoughts Carol! You are a fabulous woman and I am the lucky one here for being here and meeting YOU! That is a gift to me every day... It warms my heart and soul that you feel this way. My days are richer because of you. So my dear friend consider yourself hugged and I mean a big hug too :o) The house will get cleaned. The important thing is you and taking care of yourself! I'm glad you feel good today :o) Makes me smile to know that! Do me a favor and don't ever shut up!! Have a fabulous day no matter what you are doing! Talk to you later :o)

Comment by StacyNelson on December 16, 2009 at 6:55am

I love that you are talking about your giving. I have only been on the site for a few days and while I am enjoying my gifts, reading about how other people are giving is a gift I have been receiving each day - so don't feel funny about sharing what you've done because it's a gift in more ways than you think. Thank you!