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Revolutionary thanks

Revolutionary thanks

22595547344_41f35f2598_kHas it ever occurred to you that giving thanks is a radical act?

That’s radical as in courageous maverick pioneer, not Point Break.

Morgan "My Ultrasound May Be Incompatible With Life, But I'm Incompatible With Despair" Rosenberg: thankful to be alive.
Morgan “My Ultrasound May Be Incompatible With Life, But I’m Incompatible With Despair” Rosenberg: thankful to be alive.

It’s no secret that we live in a wrinkled world. The news is scary. People’s reactions to the news are scary. The things that fear does to us are scary. And to top it off, cats — even cats we love — are mortal.

Wrinkles.

It would be “logical,” in a certain cold sense, to react to all this by bolting the doors to our hearts. No more pain, love or risk coming in; certainly no thanks going out.

But if you’re reading this blog and loving these cats, I have a feeling you’re a different breed of beast.

This week, we have the opportunity to shake our fists at everything that would make our hearts small. Yes, the world is imperfect. Yes, there are cracks and wrinkles and Cheez Whiz stains.

But, oh my heavens, there is so much beauty.

For every catastrophe, ten miracles.
For every fallen hope, a hundred new dreams offering themselves at your feet.
For every loss, a promise of new birth.

Mario "Zoolander" Rosenberg: Thankful to be a supermodel at age ~150. He's too sexy for those leaves.
Mario “Zoolander” Rosenberg: Thankful to be a supermodel at age ~150. He’s too sexy for those leaves.

We have so much, kittens. From the breath in our bodies to the sun in our sky and the freedom to say “yes” to cats and dreams and each other, we are rich beyond imagining. We are loved by the One who made us and held us and promises we cannot lose His love.

So let’s give thanks — radical, righteous, real-to-the-roots thanks.
Remember: thanksgiving precedes the miracle.

Need extra motivation? You got it. Gratuitous cat photos at your service.

Raise a forkful of marshmallowy yams to the sky with me. God is good all the time. Cats are ours to love. The future belongs to those who give thanks.

Carrot & Jerry "Friends Squeeeeze Friends" Rosenberg: Thankful for hugs from kindred spirits.
Carrot & Jerry “Friends Squeeeeze Friends” Rosenberg: Thankful for hugs from kindred spirits.
Boo Boo "Big Dreams" Rosenberg: Thankful for all the wonder yet ahead...
Boo Boo “Big Dreams” Rosenberg: Thankful for all the wonder yet ahead…

Photo credits from de top: Rob, Heather, Mark, Rob, Heather. I am thankful for all of them. And for you. So much, kittens, for you. XO

2 thoughts on “Revolutionary thanks

  1. You are right. For every loss a promise of new birth – surely Coleen and Sonny and Elmer pass good vibrations back to the kitties at Tabby’s Place. They knew sanctuary and loving kindness at Tabby’s Place. I am so thankful for Tabby’s Place. A warm and wonderful place in the world.

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