Living with Grace, Faith, and Hope

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It has been a few tid weeks since I last wrote a post. However, today is a new day, a new month. The morning is gorgeous, like spring! Not warm, but brilliant with sunshine and blue skies! Glad too, it is the weekend, as it has been a rather 'up and down' time.

Our 'pup' Blue (7 yrs young), is 'hanging in there.' (his eyes are becoming blue again!). He has had his good and not so good days. One not so good, was in the wee bit hours of this morning, where he had us up a few times. Sadly he can not speak, so we are not able to understand the full degree of whatever it is, that he is going through. It is the liver. We are not sure as to where, how things came up so suddenly. Our vet suggested that the toxins could have been there for a long time and then finally appeared, just like that. Alan and I and a few others have our tidbitz thoughts as to what may have caused the situation, but it is a bittidz 'tricky' to prove. That being said, we have him on a new food regime, especially designated for liver disease. We are giving him anti oxidants, vitamins (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Omega 3), antibiotics, predisone (small doses), and a medication to help eliminate bile / poisons etc. Fortunately, Blue has maintained a good appetite. In other matters, he is holding his own; eventhough he has his moments. He is receiving lots of rest and extra TLC. The other day we had to drive into the 'Big City' (app 45 minutes to an hour journey; depends on traffic etc) and we took him with us and the drive was good for his spirits. Plus his quilted blue 'blankey' was a comfort to him, as he curled up in the back seat.

All we know is, we are doing our tidbit best; as is our Blue. To 'open Blue up', would cost thousands of dollars; but more importantly, chances are he would not wake up from the surgery. So, we are focused on him getting well with meds. It will take time; but well worth it, as he is a trendendous family member.

Also, it would appear that we finally have 'closure' in a matter that has been ongoing. We have been through two years of grief and hardship. To make a long story short, we turned everything over to Christ and Asked Him for His Direction as to the outcome, as per His Will. Hence, a Solution turned up and we believe it is in Accordance with His Will, His Purpose, and His Plan for us.

Tidbit - When He closes a door, another door opens. Continue to live in Faith.

Bittid - Always focus on God each day, regardless of your 'ups and downs.' Continue to live with Grace towards all you meet. "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you."

Eventhough, we may feel fatigued etc, we have been strengthened within by experiencing and weathering the various bittid 'trials and tribulations.' He has SUSTAINED us! We may look 'tattered' (as in the old cat in 'Cats') to others, but we are JOYFUL and THANKFUL for our daily Blessings! Was watching the Vision Channel last Sunday and Joyce Meyer and Joel Osteen were so inspiring! They have their hearts in the right place! Joyce was sharing about tests and having the Faith to endure; and Joel basically, added 'Turn your tests into testimonies.' I like that one! As I have mentioned before, there are NO coincidences, folks!

Personally, I have really appreciated the Vision Channel with their various ministerial programs. Thank you again! Each has an invaluable message to impart! For those of you, who are seeking more clarity etc about Him, tune into the ministries, as they offer genuine tidbits of encouragement and hope.

When one has experienced 'trials and tribulations,', there is more empathy and compassion shown towards others. Plus, when one invites Christ into one's heart, one changes. Many people appear to take offense to that 'change.' ie. "What is wrong with you? You have changed. Or he / she has changed you. Go back to your old ways. We like and prefer you better that way. What has happened to you?" It is as if by their 'words, actions, and deeds', aspersions are cast and 'divisions' are rife. An ephifany for me is that I have to continue to have 'understanding' for those who truly do not understand. I have to continue to Pray for them; so that they will invite Him genuinely into their hearts; sooner rather than later. Revelation is in the works, just a matter of time when the Rapture happens. We feel it could be in our life time.

Hope this post offers you some uplifting bittids. I love the above photo of Blue, taken last year. A lot of people think he is 'Fido.' A similar looking dog is pictured on the Science Diet food package. He is a very wonderful pet and we are Prayful that he will pull through this. He is very tired; however, it could be due too, to the medications that are at work to restore the liver.

It is a gorgeous day; so am going to go outside on our patio to embrace the beauty of today.

Peace and God Bless.