The Healing Powers of Puppies

This past weekend has been one of the worst ever if not the worst in my life. Whenever I am sad, heartbroken, discouraged, etc., hugging a dog is one of the most therapeutic activities I can think of.
A hug from a friend is a great thing and crying on their shoulder certainly helps, but hugging a dog is so different. Sweet Tater is the best hugger I know and some how it seems like she knows how I feel and can empathize with me. I wish she were here with me, or that I had a dog of my own here with me to care for and love. Loving and taking care of pet has healing powers for sure...of course it doesn't make everything all better or even really get rid of pain but it is a nice way to give love and know it will be given in return in a tangible way.

So...here are two doggies that I wish I could have to hug every day and love and care for them. Dogs really know how to love. Their love is genuine and honest, can't beat that.



Of course, the love of Christ is truly the only one to which I can cling and know that it is not only unconditional but contra conditional when I am unlovable. Jesus loves me despite my sin, despite my not being perfect, despite my not loving Him as I should....and even when all I can believe is that I am not good enough and am not being loved by a person and blame myself, His love is ever truer and more genuine and real. He will not let me down even when the ones I love most do and I feel desperately hurt He promises me in His word that He knows how I feel and more because He was betrayed and rejected and He lived the perfect life and died for me.