Monday, March 14, 2011

Advice to a Friend

Advice to a Friend*

By Sharon Hopper
    It is said that disastors are given to us to make us strong,  pets are given to us to make loving easier, and life is given to us to teach others how to be strong and loving. You have been blessed with both. That is why you have the capability to love many and to care for the unwanted to the best of your ability. The reward is greater than you may think. You think that God does not know your heart and your sadness?
    God knows all and provides us with the ability and wisdom to overcome life's unhappy moments.  Losses are a part of living. But some losses can be replaced like a house and material things. However, the loss of someone or somthing that is alive is quite a different matter.
    But God never closes a door without opening a window and your window of opportunity is great. There are so many animals just waiting for someone to love. We don't even have to love them to receive their love. They are just naturally giving and glad we are there to care for them. Some say that animals do not go to heaven. I do not know the answer to that one because I have not heard from anyone there. But, I do know that animals live in our hearts long after they are gone. I remember all of mine, and I am glad that I have had the opportunity to know them. They have made me stronger, more loving, and conscious of the need that surrounds us every day. I know that losing one is a terrible experience, but I also know that having another has many rewards. God knows exactly which one we need to be led to. So have heart, be brave, and know that you will be rewarded for doing what was the best for your loved ones.
  I think that pets are teachers for the future, and in persons like us who care, joy is sharing our experience with another.  I think you should, simply because your love is needed by so many and you will receive the love and reward of another without question. God Bless and help you discover the joy of companionship by sharing yourself with another needy creature. There are many.
    Go ahead and cry,   It is good to feel emotion. God hears our cries and God heals our cries. 
Three and MochaBelka
In MemoryFor the future
~ Lyn Bliss Photos

* Sharon wrote this lovely communication to friends who had lost two four-legged family friends.