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Deborah-Leigh:
A Dog's Purpose - from a 4 year old

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their
little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping
for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we
couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and
Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe
the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family
surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time,
that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes,
Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's
transition without any difficulty or confusion.

We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the
sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been
listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me.
I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life --
like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The four-year-old
continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to
stay as long."

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply, Speak kindly!

Eph 4 : 32 And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted, compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted, forgiving one another readily and freely as God in Christ forgave you.

Kat:

Hi Arcturus,

I guess only the innocent mind of a child,
could think of something so simple and true  :)

Mat 18:2 And, calling near a child, He set it in the midst of them,
v. 3 and said—Verily, I say unto you, Except ye turn and become as the children, in nowise, shall ye enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

mercy, peace, and love
Kat

rk12201960:
What a beautiful post!

Thank you both Arcturus and Kat.

Randy

 ;D 8) ;D

gmik:
"Boy, ain't it da truth!!"

YellowStone:
Wow...and to think this little boy needs an education.  :D

That was beautiful Arcturus; thanks so much for sharing. :)

Thanks to you also Kat; ah to be as innocent as a child once more.....

Love in Christ,

Darren

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