Acts 13:36a “Now when David
had served God’s purpose,
in his own generation, he feel asleep;” |
George was gorgeous and lovable and fulfilled his purpose here in Rumi Rancho. He wasn't a watch dog as much as he was a watched dog, watched by all the kids. They loved to see him come running when they called for him. He would barrel towards them and give them kisses with lots of slobber; they loved it, and him. The smiles and laughs he brought into kids' lives couldn't have been given by anyone else, in the same manner, except by him.
George only had six short years on earth and then fell asleep; but his memory is etched in the heart of many kids forever. He gave joy and love to all who knew him. He had a purpose in Rumi Rancho. If God can use a dog to give joy, how much more He desires to use us. When we fall asleep for the last time, will we have served God's purpose like David? Will there be slobber of love on smiling faces from us, as the love George left on kids' faces? God has a purpose for each of us. Are we serving our purpose?
"God will prepare everything for my happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there." Rev. Billy Graham
By the edge of a wood, at the foot of a hill,
is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
when their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
for here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
the time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart,
has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
and then side-by-side,
they cross over...together.
at Rainbow Bridge
Inspired by a Norse legend
