A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-10-06....Doggie Tails - Why Dogs Bite(reprise)

DollyCali and all of the Finest AT the Finest | October 10, 2006 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

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10-01,02-06 ~ Hall of Fame #17

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 10-09-06 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

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TOPICS:

Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; P

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

Forgive the "rehash" from last year (one year minus one day!!!). Perhaps you missed it the first time around? and another "update" of the email is going around.. bet some will share! I had eyelid surgery yesterday & could NOT finish up originally planned project.

ALWAYS NICE TO SEE LADY X's posts.. sigh...

[lysie]

Good morning, Dolly.

[DollyCali]

F-I-R-S-T !!!!

[NicknamedBob]

Okay, I put the dogs out. Where's the coffee?

[DollyCali]

Last years THREAD AND COMMENTS

[DollyCali]

Morning sweetie... (my doggies are out also ..on their LONG metal leads)..

Coffee?.. well, Rus should be along with our coffee & food for the soul shortly!

[DollyCali]

Well, I am sure you are enjoying your "new life". Think of you often

[NicknamedBob]

Last night was a three-dog night.

Every night is a three-dog night. The dogs resent me for hogging my share of the bed.

[DollyCali]

Now don't laugh but I sleep ON THE FLOOR.. my dogs don't know me in a bed. I have a "rough" back & even though I have a good/(expensive) mattress, I find the floor is best for my back and sleep.

[NicknamedBob]

I can understand. For sleep, you do what you have to do.

I've been thinking about hanging by my heels from the rafters.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Dolly :) I will take the time and go back to the thread to read last year comments. What a cute thread. The dogs on your thread are so adorable and very funny comments!

[DollyCali]

[GodBlessUSA]

I hope this one I posted, is photo shopped. Looking at this pup he's not pleased. I don't know how people can dress up their pups. My sister does it without problem. There is no way at all my dog would tolerate me doing this. I guess it depends on their personalities. I couldn't even put a pup jacket on my dog.

[GodBlessUSA]

Aw they are so cute!

[DollyCali]

CHECKING OUT THE WEATHER FOR ALL OUR FINEST FRIENDS

[prairiebreeze]

Hope you eye is feeling better today Dolly and that the surgery was successful. Good morning, thanks for the ping.

[DollyCali]

I have some pix of Josy with her "superman(woman)" cape on.

She runs & bounds into water like superman. One day I thought I would get some pix & bought some red material. It was funny & my brother who was in town for a few days went to the lake with me.

Well, she did fine for a few jumps.. maybe 6 or so.. then the cape (long) went underneath her & she got her front legs all tangled up in the cape & began to sink as she was ferociously doing the doggie paddle. She couldn;t figure out what was going on - she wasn't panicky just confused.

I took off my glasses, camera & swam out about 30 feet to take cape off. I did forget to take off my cell phone & that was a causality of the day - not Josy

[DollyCali]

Yes, thanks Prairie.

The procedure was to have a growth from the eyelid removed. It was a cosmetic type thing & laser used.

The eye was however sore most of day. A bit better today, but I will "guard" it from overuse at monitor for a few more days.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

My daughter has a Beagle named Daphne, and I babysit for her sometime.

[GodBlessUSA]

Wow, that was a scare, Dolly. Mom saves the day.

My dog is afraid of her shadow. Being abused as a puppy has hurt her even today. She is getting so much better though. I worried last Halloween with kids coming to to door dressed up. She barked at first and then just watched. I imagined her thinking what the heck is going on here?? LOL

[GodBlessUSA]

How sweet. What a great name she picked. :)

[Dr. Scarpetta]

My sister has a Puggle puppy that I'll be babysitting for over Thanksgiving. It has a sweet disposition.

[DollyCali]

Pooch pet PRAYER warrior alert

Many of you have seen pix of "Chance" my doggie hiking buddies older of two dogs. Chance is a rescue Golden Retriever and is NOW critically ill with either Spleen cancer or a condition called Ehrlichiosis

Here is Chance in a pix taken this past summer with John & the other 3 dogs we hike with. John a former cop(retired) and former marine is VERY broken up over this. Pray for him also? Thanks Finest FRiends!

[DollyCali]

Nice you will get to "doggie sit".. I never had much interaction with doggies UNTIL I HAD MY FIRST ONE. And it was a baptism of fire! I am sure they are much more comfortable with a loving family member watching than dropping in kennel

[trussell]

Prayer ping. See post 24 posted on 10/10/2006 6:24:31 AM MDT by DollyCali {click the number}

Please post your replies to DollyCali

DollyCali, My prayers going up for all of you. I pray for God's protection for Chance, and God's comfort for the family. Our canine and feline friends don't always get to be with us as long as we'd like them to be...I pray you have many more days with Chance before he goes to wait at the rainbow bridge for you.  

Blessings,
trussell

If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.

[The Mayor]

October 10, 2006

Suffering: How Do We Respond?

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READ: Job 16:6-17

Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. —Job 14:1

Why is there suffering? You might ask that question when you hear of hurricanes, mudslides, earthquakes, and other disasters taking people's lives. Job asked that question too.

Why is there so much pain in God's world? Consider these reasons:

1. We can't escape the laws that govern our universe. We need such things as gravity, weather, and fire to survive, but they can lead to tragedy (Matt. 5:45). Fire is good in your stove, but an out-of-control fire can kill.
   
2. We are a social race. Our lives are intertwined, so we sometimes suffer when the sin or foolishness of others spreads trouble (1 Cor. 12:26).
   
3. Sin brought a curse on the earth and its people. This curse includes disease and death (Gen. 3:15-24).
   
4. Suffering awakens compassion. Jesus told us to care for those who suffer in poverty. We are His partners in helping others (Luke 10:33-35).

As Job discovered, God's world is a fallen place. When we see suffering, we can use it as an opportunity to serve God by helping others, to trust Him in spite of the difficulty, and to grow in our faith in Him.

When trouble hits, let our first reaction be to trust the Lord and care for the needs of others. —Dave Branon

For Further Study
Wondering about the reason for your trials?
Read the online booklet Why Would A Good God Allow Suffering?

Our response to suffering can either make us or break us.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year;   Isaiah 34-36; Colossians 2

[NicknamedBob]

Cat, Waiting For The Sunlight The morning sun is shining bright, Dust motes down the hall begin to stir.. Cat is sitting patiently, with paws tucked in for warmth, Waiting for the Sun to start its purr. Cat knows how to speak the language of the Sun, She hears the happy thrumming of its voice. And lying in the sunlight while the music plays, Unless she’s really hungry, is her choice. Of course the dog disturbs her reveries, Crowding in to warm like a china bull, She gives a stare that should melt fur. Perhaps her batteries are not quite full. Reluctantly, she leaves her post, With a gaze of mild regret. She’s very put upon, The Sun winks knowingly back to her, They’ll have a tryst in private later on. NicknamedBob . . . . . . October 10, 2006

[CDHart]

May God watch over Chance and guide those who care for him. May He comfort you and your family and give you peace and strength. May He restore Chance to health, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

[DollyCali]

cats rule?

Thank you as always for sharing your wonderful talent with us here!

[DollyCali]

Thank you Carolyn

[DollyCali]

Rus, this is a lesson we need to see over & over. There was a thread yesterday re: the 2 missionary children who were killed by Radical Muslims.. A friend also in harms way put on another thread re: her faith & confidence(not necessarily blind faith that all would be rosy) in God's eternal security as being more impt than earthy safety. Thank you!

[DollyCali]

Really appreciate you pinging your list trussell.. pets are our kids. I grieved (and still do) more profoundly over Oliver's death than ANY human death ...

[DollyCali]

Is your a small dog? Oliver was a "fraidey cat" also.. Toby doesn't like thunder but other wise my current two dogs seem pretty secure. I have heard that formerly abused pets are often skiddish.

I am off for now..

later all

[trussell]

I am momma to 2- 2 legged kids and 2- 4 legged kids. I would be heartbroke if anything happened to any one of them.

Trixie went through some hard times last year and the year before. She's done real good this year, and for that, I'm thankful.

I will be praying for your beloved Chance. I pray for a miracle that will keep him with you for a long time to come.

[barker]

My dog Pixie and Charlie da'cat.

[lysie]

Sorry about Chance. Prayers going up.

[GodBlessUSA]

My prayers sent

[NicknamedBob]

I see Pixie still has intact fur.

Charlie must be a very patient cat.


Most cats have a permanent expression reminiscent of the sound of an angry car horn, but the threat is more implied than actual.

[CDHart]

"an out-of-control fire can kill."

Someone once said that government is like fire: a dangerous servant and a fearful master.

carolyn

[DollyCali]

Nice Pix! Love the shot in the clover patch. What type of pup is Pixie?

[DollyCali]

Glad Trixie is better. Yhat was her problem? Yes, we do really fret when they are hurting/ill

[Kitty Mittens]

Our Merciful Master of Grace, we Lift Chance Up to You, to our God Who Loves, our God Who Cares. We Pray that Thy Healing will Surround him, through Thy Loving Grace. Fill All who Minister to him with Your Wisdom and Knowledge, and Restore him to Health Again. Comfort and Strengthen John throughout this Difficult Time, O Compassionate Lord, our Merciful King. Grant a Special Sense of Thy Presence to Abide with him, and Sustain him, Fortify him, our Faithful Father God. We Love You, King Jesus, and Pray All Things in Thy Glorious Name, amen.

Chance and John will Remain in my Prayers, Dear Dolly. (I'm On my Way to Read your Thread Now; it Looks Wonderful!)

[Wheelbarrow]

Good Morning Dolly:

I'm glad your surgery went well. Actually your "growth" was not a noticeable distraction since your personality overshadows all. I also enjoyed your "pet costumes" item for it usually showed pets in their own "personality depression"..., ya, it's OK to pee on the rug! I'll say a little prayer for Chance for I know he's a great pet.

[DollyCali]

Thank you DEAR KITTY MITTENS!

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Dolly.

Off topic, but wanted to share a glorious sunrise from this morning... I think LadyX painted this one for us to enjoy...

This is the day that the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

[Diver Dave]

a repeat from last year's thread...

[.30Carbine]

Maggie lives! She's in heaven, but we are still united with her in Jesus Christ, one family! We love her, and she loves us, more now than ever! Thank You, Lord Almighty, Giver of Eternal Life in our family Head, our King, the Savior, Jesus!

I have a 2nd cousin who had eyelid surgery - I pray you heal as quickly and are as happy as she!

[DollyCali]

Beautiful sunrise.. a gift from Maggie? what a wonderful thought~

[DollyCali]

That pix is VERY APPROPRIATE for this thread !!!