Loss

In this life there are 2 things that are certain, death and taxes.  My previous post kinda describes where my family and I have been over the past few weeks. 

http://ephesianssix18.blogspot.com/2015/03/at-his-feet.html

Last night I layed vigil next to our family pet as he suffered through the last few moments of his life on earth. In pain he would cry out, I would rub his head and he would calm back down. It might seem silly to some, but I read psalm 23 to him as he slipped  further and further away from this earth and closer and closer to his rest. 

The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. (Psalms 23:1-4 NLT)

God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in seastorm and earthquake, Before the rush and roar of oceans, the tremors that shift mountains. Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, GOD -of-Angel-Armies protects us. (Psalm 46:1-3 MSG)

I will miss his loyal companionship and crazy things he would do. He might be gone from this life, but I know where he will be and I'm looking forward to seeing him again. 

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