For many, pets (many shapes, sizes, types,
colors, weights, and ages) are considered our family. To many of those who have had pets, they
understand. And, there are many who
think the idea of considering animals “family” is crazy talk. I do believe that animals are often much smarter
than many give them credit for. Their
knowing glance, touch, purr, bark, waggle, movement, or just them being. We take time to honor the memory of our
family members no longer with us…
I stood by your bed last night, I came to
have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a
tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched
you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down
to me.
I was with you at the shops today, Your arms
were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, You tend it
with such care. I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you
fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's
me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a
chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you
everyday. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I
think you knew, in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you
yawning and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross
the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is
so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to
be with me.
-Author Unknown
We can be the change we seek in
this world. and in ourselves. One day. One journey.
One person. One life at a time.
Royal D. Bush serves as a Multifaith Chaplain
with Inclusive Life. He studied at
Andersonville Theological Seminary, and with the International Institute of
Faith Based Counseling. He holds a
Bachelor Degree in business administration. Chaplain Royal shares two important
messages: You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you
are. And: Now is time in this world that
every human being is called to life up the weak, offer a hand UP to the
impoverished, cherish our elders and stand up for the oppressed.
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