Stuffed love with a heartbeat...

As I look back on the past few days I am surprised how hard they were on me. Losing Mac has been so painful. Painful for me but more painful to go through this with Cari. Mac had a very special purpose in her life. He was there for her during some very difficult times and she adored his unconditional affections toward her.

We can all be hard on ourselves at times and for Cari that is a daily struggle. Mac was a reminder to her that she was loved, that she was needed by others, that she was special. Mac was a reminder that even when things aren't "perfect" they can still be good for the soul.

See Mac wasn't "perfect" to the people who bought him for breeding purposes. For that reason they didn't want to keep him. Their loss and our great gain. He was "perfect" for Cari. He was always there to love her when she felt unlovable. He was there to show her compassion when she could find none. He was there to be close to her when she just needed to cry. He didn't mind. He just drew closer to her. His love was always unconditional. Good day or bad day...Mac was still Mac, stuffed love with a heartbeat.

I believe God placed Mac in our lives on purpose. He is going to be greatly missed. I also believe that God is still working in Cari's life and that Mac's work here was done. God will always love Cari when she feels unlovable, He will always have compassion for her, He will dry her tears. He will always love her unconditionally. God is the love who created the heartbeat. He's perfect for her...

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17