Thankful

(Hershey, Lizzie & Gigi, 11.20.09)

I'm thankful that these three share their lives with us. Animals don't just trust anyone so I feel blessed that they trust us enough to stay and be. I'm thankful that prayers work and that Gigi's tumor hasn't come back (although the little pellet-y bumps have grown) and in a recent x-ray, I'm thankful that nothing has spread to her organs and the lumps that are there now look more solid and contained. Thank God. I'm thankful for meows and purrs, snuggles with fluffiness and games of hide-n-seek. I'm thankful that my kids have a playful companion willing to fetch a ball and bring it back for hours, even in her old age.