I'd like to introduce you to our control freaks. Simba, who is older and a Zimbabwean, is the black and white cat. Kiara, who is South African, is the white cat. Both are manx cats and both know that they have us twisted around their little paws. They are delightfully gorgeous and know how and when to look ever so cute. Just like any other cat, they laze around all day doing nothing and then at night they work hard at getting as many "ah cutes" or "ah sweets" as possible. They give themselves up for as much kissing and cuddling we require and then they let us know they have had enough and that it is bed time . They then take themselves off to bed, it is so adorable. Without a doubt, they rule. Then there's Misty, our Cocker Spaniel who would like to rule. Misty is a Zimbabwean too and has seen better years. She is totally deaf but has a good nose for good food. She is such a loyal old girl although her best form of attack would be sniffing you to death. She is so gorgeous and knows it. Simba and Misty came over from Zimbabwe with us and two other friends, Pepe and Narla. Narla was our other Manx cat who had the misfortune of being ripped open by our new neighbor's dogs. He was alive when I found him, in their back room where they had left him in a tin bath, but because his intestines had been exposed for approximately 7 hours, poison set in and he died two days later. Then my 14 year old Maltese Poodle Pepe had a stroke and developed a cancerous tumor so we had no choice but to terminate his life. Both these losses caused much anguish but we give God thanks for allowing us these cuddly creations. I have learnt through these sad losses that above all, God must be our first and foremost love, otherwise, He may create situations to put Himself where He rightfully belongs, causing pain but more so, a much needed reality check. This poem was written as I was inspired and in awe at God's amazing intricate creations. Can you imagine that there is no blade of grass the same as another, no leaf has identical veins and not one human is exactly the same. This realization is one that never fails to amaze me, how almighty and creative our Father in heaven is.

OUR CREATOR

God made the snow capped mountains, which majestically line the horizon

He created waterfalls and fountains, which resemble bridal veils even when frozen

He made the grass and morning dew, that sparkle in the early light

He created night and each day anew, which are different but both a lovely sight

He made trees with umbrellas to shade, that cast shadows all over the ground

He created colors that never fade, that are so many and all around

He made different shapes in the sky, which are the clouds that stand proud

He created creatures that walk and fly, that all over the earth can be found

He made blue oceans that go so deep, that go around the world forever

He created little creatures that creep, that are scary to be with together

He made man as an image of Him, that can talk and walk and sing

He created perfection but sadly there's sin, which He will forgive if to Him you bring

God created a life eternal, which is a gift if you believe

He made Himself our Father maternal, as it was you He chose to conceive

So as He ordained your time of birth, as your wonderful and loving creator

He too ordained your fate on earth, so follow His will as your loving narrator
ROMANS 6:23 (NKJV)
"The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord"

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