Photo Generated by ChatGPT Today I received a very spontaneous hug accompanied by the words, "I love you, Tia!" It caught me by surprise, although I somewhat knew it was coming because I know her. She is so full of love, and is so very affectionate. Still, I savored that moment because it left me thinking, "Isn't it so wonderful when someone loves you so freely and so from their free-will?" My little niece showed me a wonderful display of love at it's purest. No complicated reasons why, she...

When I asked to see the two kittens I would potentially adopt in a private room, it was obvious one was a little more social than the other. The one I really had my eye on was hiding behind the trash can. The lady who worked there had to get her and bring her towards me. She was like, "Come on, try to get adopted". In fact, as the lady first came in with this kitty, she mentioned that she was difficult to get out of the crate. That she was a feisty one. Fast forward some four years, and she...

God is surprising. Just when you think you deserve the worst punishment and angry lecture from God our Father, imagine instead hearing: "I have compassion for you". The Bible is full of examples where God reveals He is compassionate. Jesus is revealed to be compassionate during his interactions with people in difficult and sad situations here on earth. I can't really imagine being God, knowing how much He has to offer us and watching us walk the opposite direction. I suppose He understands...