A Dog's Purpose...(From a six year old)

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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

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I know I get into left field sometimes but humor me and read this one anyway.

A Dog's Purpose… (From a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to
examine a ten-year-old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners,
Ron, his wife Lisa, and
their little boy Shane, were all very
attached to Belker, and they
were hoping for a
miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told
the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to
perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought
it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker
slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn
how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice,
right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to
do that, so they don't have to stay as long.' So live like a dog:

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to
be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close
by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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