Comfort in Troubled Times

Sorry!  It's been awhile since my last posting.  And now that I am back, have discovered that blogger will be doing a new interface, so I will have to hone up on my electronic skills to figure things out on the upcoming blog format changes.  Meanwhile, will take advantage of the old version.  Would be nice if blogger just left things alone; at least it was understandable and doable for those of us not acquainted with all the ways of the tech world.  Sigh!

As it is with most of you, these past months are dismaying with all that is happening around the world and particularly in our own country - the good ol' USA.  As if adjusting to this new situation regarding the battle against COVID-19 isn't enough, the civil unrest across the land is jaw dropping.  It is times like these during head and heart shaking moments, that we look for a greater comfort  beyond self.  We look to God for hope, strength and resilience to get through these times into a saner tomorrow.  We look to family and friends for a shared buoyancy that uplifts through love. We look for humor to neutralize the acidity of daily news.  We look for solace in all its forms to soothe the soul.  One such solace are our beloved animals if you are blessed enough to have a family pet.  Here are a few recent photos taken of our four-legged friends who bless us with unconditional love in their hearts....

My rescue cat, Turnup

Our Border Collie, Ring

Patty, who is a Catahoula Australian Shepherd mix

Jim with 'Warhoop'

Love is two-fold.  An animal respects the hand of care and protection that oversees in a friendship with a trusted master.  Here is a quote by Alfred A. Montapert that speaks a truth... "Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal.  Difficult standards for people to live up to."

See you next time at The Turn-Up Patch and let us all look forward to a better tomorrow.