Da Pur Ting!

Heidi has the sneezies. We think it's a dust allergy. Her first vet appointment is September 9th... I'll let you know how it goes!


Quiz: Veggie Tales/What character are you?

Thoughts On Suffering

Thoughts from my Mom: "I've noticed that after a tiring ordeal of suffering, relief can almost feel euphoric. I think this is how suffering and God's blessings go hand in hand - we don't appreciate the blessings nearly as much until we have experienced suffering. Our sense of joy is in direct proportion to how much we have suffered. I heard Joni Eareckson Tada on the radio last week talking about suffering. She believes God only gives suffering to those whom He trusts to handle it. I guess this means that those of us who suffer are really a lovingly chosen group, who are given an extra blessing in life in order to experience deeper joy and bring even more glory to our King of Kings!" Illness can be really humbling. I believe that God often uses it to make us think; to put us in a place where our daily activities can no longer distract us. One of the books I have found most comforting to read when I feel particularly weak and sick is Amy Carmichael's Rose From Brier. She describes the many, many blessings she received while being bed-ridden with a variety of illnesses. I am always amazed by her openness to God's mercies and her joy despite suffering! "God never wastes His children's pain."- A.C. Quiz: Which Book of the Bible are you?

Blogger in Absentia

Sorry y'all. Been sick for a couple weeks. Plus, everytime I thought of something in the middle of the night to write, I'd be too tired to write it down, and then completely forget! So here's a some stories about Heidi that my Mom wrote about:

"Heidi just turned 5 months old [August 10th]. She is a very adorable kitten most of the time and so submissive to us But well, Heidi is also kinda "stupid" - so stupid it is endearing! Today she was sitting on our bed watching herself in the full length mirror propped up close to [the side] of the bed. She does this every day when I wake up, stares at herself in the mirror and sometimes goes over and touches noses with "the cat in the mirror". Well, today, she was staring into the mirror creeping closer and closer to it 'til suddenly she jumped and went headfirst into the mirror - Bonk (which, happens to be her middle name!) - fortunately no damage done to either....

Heidi is also farsighted (she might be nearsighted too, not sure how to check that). Heidi can't see when we put certain treats onto a plate or the floor unless we place them on a contrasting surface. I figured that's how cats are, they're nocturnal and see better at night than in the day. I just feel bad for her.... I've been trying to teach her a trick - to stand up on her back feet to "sit up pretty" for a treat. She looks so adorable in that posture and I was hoping it would be good for her to learn a trick. But, even if I let her smell and lick the treat first, she can't see it when I hold it up so she starts to walk away..... I tap the floor to get her attention and she runs over to where I tap the floor looking for the treat. Sometimes I just feel so sorry for her I go ahead and give her the treat so I don't frustrate either of us. I truly believe if she knew what I wanted her to do she'd do it - she really "tries" to be good! Ya just can't help but love a really cute, half blind stupid cat!"