by Donna L. Watkins
“We need have no
fear of someone who loves us perfectly; His perfect love for us eliminates all dread of what He might do to us. If we are afraid, it is for fear of what He might do to us, and shows that we are not fully convinced that He really loves us.” -- 1 John 4:18
fear of someone who loves us perfectly; His perfect love for us eliminates all dread of what He might do to us. If we are afraid, it is for fear of what He might do to us, and shows that we are not fully convinced that He really loves us.” -- 1 John 4:18
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| Last Photo Taken of Squeek - August 19, 2014 She Loved Playing with Strings View More Photos of Our Cats |
Squeek as a feral was an FIV kitty (like human HIV) and during past 3 years has been challenged with the symptoms of Feline Chronic Renal Failure after a surgery to have her teeth removed (due to a problem that occurs with the gums because of the FIV).
She went deaf after that procedure also. . I think the nerves to the ears are close to the dental area since Googling showed me this was a common result. I had used an herbal extract called CBG that had brought partial hearing back but it's not a quick fix and after a few weeks she simply wouldn't tolerate those drops in her ears and would hide from me. Had a lot of clothes well stained also from her shaking her head and spraying it all over me, so I stopped. She didn't seem to be bothered with the deafness as much as the ear drops.
She's been a real trooper when it comes to getting enough water in, so I was so thankful we didn't need to do the fluids thing. She was always a good water drinker which many cats are not. She enjoyed lying in the sun at the breakfast window in Winter. We were waiting for the time Spring would allow us to live on the porch all day, but it's just now getting here, but she now has great weather all year long ... even though there aren't any years or counting of time in Heaven.
Squeek was 19 years and 8 months old. Quite a feat for an FIV cat with renal failure. She was our favorite kitty of all time because she had such a gentle loving spirit and seemed to learn instantly the things we did not allow, like lying on furniture. She loved playing with strings or anything that was swinging in front of her, but would have nothing to do with toy mice or balls.
We've had beautiful and amazing cats over the years ... all coming to us as strays with Squeek being the first feral cat. A month ago I received a gift coupon for a free photo book at Shutterfly and decided to do it on all the cats we've had. Boy, that's a dedicated project doing those photo books. I can't tell you how many hours it took me to get it done, but I did finish is late last week and wanted to share the link with you, if you're interested in seeing it.
I'm glad I got it done before the decision to release her from this earth on Monday. I haven't even received the photo book yet. View my "What Is a Cat?" Photobook at Shutterfly. You do not need to log-in or join to view it.
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| View Enlarged Image Juvenile Red-spotted Newt From Under a Stump View More Newt Photos |
I think they are so cute! I love playing with them for a bit. All slippery and active. Newts are actually a type of salamander, so all newts are salamanders, but not all salamanders are newts.
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| View Enlarged Image Egg Sac From the Frog Pond Frogs or Newts? View More Egg Sac Photos |
The life cycle has 3 stages after hatching. The eggs turn into aquatic larva with gills, remaining in the pond until they are juveniles and they are then terrestrial and also called efts for a period up to seven years when they are considered adults. They then go back to the pond to breed. Since they have no gills, they now breath at the pond's surface through their lungs. They do stay near the pond to keep their skin moist. Newts eat insects, slugs, snails, and earthworms. We've asked that they leave the earthworms alone. They live to be 15-20 years old.
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| View Enlarged Image Adult Red-spotted Newt From the Pond on Leaf Cleanup Day View More Newt Photos |
Travel - Our son, Benjamin, sent me a link to a very exciting article. I'm a big fan of renewable energy and my favorite country would be Costa Rica which is now running completely on renewable energy. That's right, it's running without having to burn a single fossil fuel. Costa Rica’s hydropower plants alone are generating nearly enough electricity to power the entire country. With a boost from geothermal, solar, and wind energy sources, the country doesn’t need an ounce of coal or petroleum to keep the lights on.
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| View Enlarged Image Swamp Stream - La Selva Jungle Trek View Jungle Trek Album View Costa Rica Gallery |
Tidbit - Dinosaurs and the Bible
An aura of mystery surrounds the dinosaurs. Where did they come from? Did they evolve? Did they really live millions of years ago? What happened to them? Are there any living today? Has any human being ever seen a live dinosaur?
Children and adults alike are absolutely fascinated by these mysterious monsters. Numerous books and movies have been produced to satisfy a seemingly insatiable hunger for information on these puzzling creatures. The truth of the matter, however, is that there are no real mysteries at all, once you have key information that is not generally known and is withheld from the public.
Take a walk through history and uncover some amazing facts that will answer many of your questions about these “terrible lizards.” There's an audio link also so for younger children they could listen and read along. Take a trip back in time to get answers to these questions.
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| View Enlarged Image This Blue Jay Is Having a Bad Hair Day View More Blue Jay Photos |
I have never seen a bird with ice in its feathers. Poor baby. He just sat there looking around. Not long after he took off. Probably to find a blue jay buddy to get the ice out of its feathers. It was a cold day for Virginia. If you click on the enlarged image, be sure to check the photo before this one. It shows him looking at me and the side view looks like a mohawk hairdo.
Tidbit - Air Conditioning Without Electricity - There's a way to stay cool without electricity even in desert heat. Wind towers have been used in parts of the Middle East for centuries and now even in the United States. Sometimes modern technology almost feels a little bit behind the times. Check out the 1-minute video.
Gardening - Straw Bale Gardening is what it sounds like. Vegetables and flowers are planted into specially prepared bales of straw positioned on top of the ground or even on top of a concrete driveway or patio. The decomposing straw provides a nutrient-rich growing medium that eventually turns into compost. Read the article: Straw Bales Revolutionize Gardening.
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| View Enlarged Image Mr. Bud's Redbud Buds 3-22-15 Mr. Bud Survives the Crime Redbud Photos at Different Stages |
The Redbud that we call Mr. Bud has quite the story to tell: Mr. Bud Survives the Crime.
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| View Enlarged Image Forsythia Buds 3-22-15 See More Forsythia Photos |
The buds on the Anthony Waterer Spirea are barely noticed since there's so much "brushy" parts to the bush (View Enlarged Image). They seem to form a lot of dead twigs and are not easy to keep maintained which requires some thinning out. But when you see them in summer you know that it's worth it. If you cut them back a bit after the first bloom they will produce another bright and beautiful fuschia spot in the garden. View Photos of Brightly Blooming Spireas.
Spiritual - Grief and Sorrow - The loss of a pet is such an emotional thing. This is my 8th experience with it. I went to my Secret Place last night and cried in Jesus' arms and then He said to me, "I bore your grief and sorrows. They are dead in the old man ... you can live in the new you by casting your care upon Me, because I care so much for you."
We have been applying the crucifixion event - being dead in Christ - for the past two weeks since we started the HeartPhysics New Beginnings modules which is what they are all about - the Death, Burial and Resurrection with Christ. It's about changing the beliefs you hold in your heart to new ones that agree with God's Truth. When a belief changes this way your life changes in many ways as if it was effortless. It requires choosing not to live according to my identity with the past with all old beliefs mostly based from childhood messages about who I was that I wasn't even understanding at the time.
"If then you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God" (Colossians 3:1-3).
So ... I said, "Yes, Lord! I will trust in You. You have borne this and I will not make light of it. I will connect to it and be at peace." And I had no problem going to sleep. Actually I fell asleep so quickly which has not been happening for a long time. I'm sure I was thinking of Squeek and how she felt right there in front of my night stand. I would open my eyes and look down with any sound I heard. Went back to sleep quickly after bathroom breaks during the night too, so all is so good in life! :-)
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| View Enlarged Image Skipper's Grave - Buried 6/15/05 View More Cat Photos |
Next time we go out I'll get some flowers. I want to plant Spring bulbs in the Fall since that's what's on Skipper's grave and it's been nice seeing them come out and be blooming right now as Squeek's body is laid to rest nearby. Doing the practical stuff. Clearing out the kitty drawers of things and making a pile of things to donate to the pet thrift store, a pile for the garbage can, and things we can share with pet-owner friends.
Until next time ...
May God Multiply Your Peace Every Day!
Donna
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ God's In Love With YOU! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, He will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs." (Zephaniah 3:17)
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