We had to say goodbye...

On Friday, February 6, 2009, at 8 in the evening, our sweet furbaby, Buster, went to our Lord. He has been slowly declining over the last few months and with that he was blind in one eye and had lost his "street smarts". He followed Matt down the street and inadvertently stepped out in front of a car when trying to cross to see Matt. He died on impact with Matt watching.

Some sweet neighborhood children helped get Buster into a basket and Matt carried him home. We brought him to the ER vet where they cleaned him up and allowed us to be with him, pet him, and say our last good byes.

We are utterly devastated at the loss of our furbaby, and our hearts are broken. He was our first little one and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Matt, his family, and me and my family were very honored to have this furry bundle of love for 14 years. But that does not ease the pain of his loss. We will miss him terribly, and will always have a special place in our hearts reserved for him. I know I need to change the titles and stuff of the blog, but I'm just not ready to let him go. I know that time will heal, and to some he would be "just a cat", but to us, a member of our family is gone. One of our babies. And we will grieve his passing. Keep us in your prayers as we adjust to life without him.

We love you sweet Buster. You will be missed. :*(

Interesting bible study...

So our bible study, or "huddle" as we call it, has decided to go a new route in our studying of God's word. We are doing little devotions and unplanned studies each week, with a new person giving there little devo or blessing from God's word. Last week Matt and I shared our struggle (and the previous blog post) of how God is working in our lives, through the heartache and struggle, and the little life savers He is dropping for us to get us through the storm. ANYWAY, it was a very nice evening of us being able to open up and pour out our hearts and have our friends comfort and hold us and encourage us through. It was wonderful, and actually lifted my spirit to want to go to church over the weekend and fellowship. Great!

So last night we went back to huddle and it was my dad (my parents are the hosts of this huddle) decided to give his little devo/verses that had been touching his heart this week. See dad has unfortunately had a LOT of time on his hands now that he isn't working and he is using some of that time to dive into God's word. Using the WORD as a life saver to help HIM through their storms. Well he started last night with what God had given him last Wednesday after our previous huddle. He said it was a tidbit that God is giving to Matt and I, through him. So here you go,

Psalm 20

1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.
3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.
4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.
6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
9 O LORD, save the king! Answer us when we call!

Now. I don't know bout you guys, but I got chills from head to toe when he read it. Talk about a pick me up and a "hold on it will be OK!" type moment. And like my dad said, "how we will shout for joy when we are victorious!!" I love when God sends chills up my spine!! It was just a very unique and special blessing and I wanted to share it with you all!

On a different note, please keep us both in your prayers. Matt's job is hanging by a thread (they are trying to push him out) and tomorrow (Thursday) we find out what their "suggestion" for Matt will be. Basically go back to part time our your out. Matt is doing everything he can to hang on and not quit. Please keep him in your prayers. As for me, I'm having more GI nasties going on. I saw a specialist and I will be having tons of tests including a colonoscopy/endoscopy next Wednesday. They are thinking Gall bladder or Colitis, neither which I want to deal with, but I'll be happy to not have GI grossness anymore. So your continued prayers are GREATLY appreciated. Thanks everyone! Have a blessed day in the Lord.