Whiskers

Written by Joyce C. Lock


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Whenever we leaverepparttar house, Whiskers watches outrepparttar 111293 window, anticipating our return … missing us, I'm sure. Upon arrival and before we get to an entry, he has already scurried there to greet us.

It really isn't all that different from picking up your toddler fromrepparttar 111294 baby-sitter, how they run torepparttar 111295 door, "Mommy!" If Whiskers hasn't greeted us, we know to check to see if he's gotten sick or closed in a closet.

Surely, animals must care intensely, being that they take onrepparttar 111296 family health problems.

Also, each member ofrepparttar 111297 family has a different place in his heart. Whiskers responds torepparttar 111298 one who feeds him as if they were his mother and that is, also,repparttar 111299 person he cries to whenrepparttar 111300 bowl is empty.

To his playmate, Whiskers jumps on them, attacks, and does all sorts of silly things. His personality is so entertaining. Much like a Sanguine, he's sure to bring a smile.

To another, he is so romantic that everyone inrepparttar 111301 house is drawn to watch him. He'll love on you as if you'rerepparttar 111302 most precious person this side of heaven.

The unconditional love one gets from Whiskers is as heartwarming as any toddler. If you're in tune to listen to his heart, more joyous than his purr, you'll know he knows 'love' ... and God is love.

These are just a few ofrepparttar 111303 things leading me to think Whiskers almost has to be part human.

Then, whenrepparttar 111304 subject of animals came up, around my 12-year-old niece, I overheard her say, "Well, of course animals go to heaven! Everything God created will be in heaven!" Like, duh.

Allrepparttar 111305 world will cry out that there is a God. Oh,repparttar 111306 wisdom of a child!

Maybe God blessed us with Whiskers so I would ponder such things and be able to offer assurance to those who've lost pets, as, now, I know ... when our beloved pet dies, we will see them again.

© 2002 by Joyce C. Lock http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.

In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail ministries.


Christmas Strategies: Gifting without Charging

Written by Darlene Arechederra


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Remember, too, once this account is open, you can make small deposits year round, eliminatingrepparttar Christmas Crunch next year.

Pick up Some Extra Work Hours

Many businesses will need extra help asrepparttar 111292 holidays arrive. You may be able to pick up some extra hours. Be sure to set aside any money saved so it doesn't slip through a hole in your pocket!

$1 Per Day Keepsrepparttar 111293 Creditors Away

Don't forgetrepparttar 111294 'Tuck $1-Per-Day-Into-an-Old Sock' method. If you have 110 days left, you'd have around $110 at $1 per day. Tucking away $2 per day will find you $220. $330 for $3 per day.

Re-think Buying Gifts This Year

Have you had a rough year financially? Do you owe on credit cards? Consider not buying gifts this year. What if you were to save up money as if you were buying gifts, but use it instead to pay extra on your debt? Can you think of a better gift for your family? You'll be surprised how much better you'll feel giving downrepparttar 111295 road, when you can truly afford it.

Get creative. Imagine that you had no job. What would you do for gifts? Would you make your own? Send cards only? Email cards? Brainstorm some unique alternatives.

Rememberrepparttar 111296 Spirit ofrepparttar 111297 Season

Above all, rememberrepparttar 111298 original intent ofrepparttar 111299 holiday celebrations. The spirit ofrepparttar 111300 season can be lost inrepparttar 111301 newly added debt and additional stress created by copying whatrepparttar 111302 Joneses next door are doing. Prevent future stress by learning to celebrate without using your credit card. It can actually be heaps of fun!

Now get started, and set your strategy in place so you'll be ready and able to pay upfront for next year's holiday, too!

Darlene Arechederra is author of Rat Race Blues-How to Break the Stranglehold. She offers hope and help in turning spending into savings, so you can do what you *love* to do for a living, not what you *have* to do! Free weekly newsletter. http://www.RatRaceRemedies.com


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