Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Dog and Cat

I'm babysitting for a friend today - and part of that job includes trying to broker peace between my dog and their cat!
Just about every time I go to their house, Riley comes along. And just about every time Riley comes along there is at least one all-out, full-scale dog/cat chase! But I think things are improving! I choose to remain optomistic! Today the two have actually had a few calm moments in each others' presence! They've sniffed each other - they've sized each other up - they've carefully watched each other (Edison usually staring down at Riley from the top of the kitchen table!). But of course, peace is short-lived when Riley decides to suddenly run after poor Edison (though I'm fairly convinced that Edison could totally take my dog if it came to that! lol!)!
It's pretty funny to watch - but don't worry, no animals have been hurt in the process! Riley just thinks that Edison is a pal and wants to play. Edison thinks that Riley is completely annoying! I think it's going to take a while for these two to become friends (if it ever truly happens at all)!
So for the moment I can sit in total quiet and peace! The cat is outside, the dog is chewing on a toy. We shall have to see how long this lasts! :)
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When the Rains Descend

When the Rains Descend
Go ahead and grab your umbrella, because in life, there will be times when you journey through the storms. You see, in this world in which we live, the rains will fall. That is a guarantee. Trials will come - and they are going to come to everyone. Just because you are a Christian, don't think for a moment that life is going to be easy. There will still be pain, sorrow, and heartache. The good news, however, is that, as a Christian, you do not have to weather these storms alone. You have a solid foundation in Christ.

When the Rains Descend is a collection of poems written to be an encouragement to you as you face the downpours of life. May you rest in the Lord and grow closer to Him day by day.

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