You just never know.......

The older I get the more amazed I am at how life can change and does change so quickly. Our little Harley knows what I mean, I'm sure. Just think about his life for a minute. He was born January 21, 2002, in a kennel with lots of brothers and sisters and cousins all playing and having a good life. In March of that year he came home with us and started the slow process of learning to live the life of cherished, family pet! He was the adored pet for a whole year. Then, an older cousin came to live with us as well and that was not exactly to Harley's liking. He always liked getting all the attention and sleeping in bed with his people all by himself. As time went on he adjusted and even came to love Stonewall as a brother! They became fast friends and had a wonderful life. Then something happened about two weeks ago.













Something, well evil, cometh! Harley and Stoney worked together like a well rehearsed team to route the stranger on her way with good riddance! But - it was no use; she wasn't budging! Finally, despite all our boys efforts, the battle was lost and the worst of all endings took place. The cat moved INSIDE! Never in all our life have we even had a cat, much less a cat in the house! Stoney and Harley continue to fight on to save their happy home, but, sadly the cat takes no heed to their protest. In fact, it seems she has actually stolen the heart of the king himself and displaced Harley entirely as the number one pet. Just look at how Pop watched the race tonight. There is some hope, though. Even though the cat is in the house and has taken her stance on the shoulder of the man who has all his life been allergic to cats........ there is still room for Harley and Stonewall. Can you see them? Harley is on Pop's left and Stoney is on his right, just like every night --except of course, for the cat on his shoulder. In life you just never know what adjustment you will be required to make!! The Bible says the lion and the lamb will lie down together, but I'm here to tell you that our household is witnessing a very chilling experiment with Harley and Star the cat! It remains to be see if they will ever lie down together in peace. Surely the boys will come to understand that this little kitty is no competition for them at all but according to the vet she only weighed 2.5 pounds at four months old so she needs a home and we can give her one. You know, Stonewall has even developed a taste for cat food!!! That should be no surprise; look at him!! He has a taste for all food. I'll keep you posted on how this one goes. Till later - God bess! Sharon