Warm Spot

Hopefully I can get Chris to write music for this corny country song....

When you get up at night to go and pee
You leave a little warm spot, for me
I scoot on over right onto your space
When you get back you push me back in place

We're growing older and our nights are strange
It's hard for all our bones to rearrange
We wonder what will hurt next time we turn
Better to be still, you'd think we'd learn

Now it's my time to get up from the bed
I notice that the cat is on your head
That might seem strange for some folks, but not us
With kids back then, now animals we fuss

We'll slumber in a little while for sure
There's majic on it's way, a certain cure
All pains subside, our heads begin to nod
When wine and melatonin do their job

It really doesn't matter how we sleep
The only thing I ask is that you'll keep
A promise that you'll never fail to leave
That special little warm spot just for me.

I See

My cousin Chris came up with this idea, knowing how I felt about losing Max, wrote the first line, and also put this to music....

I see how you loved him, I know how you feel
He's a part of your soul, that death cannot steal
You're told to get on with your life, (fill the space)
But know in your heart that he can't be replaced
They reach out to comfort, who've been through it too
Your tears cannot stop now, the pain is so new
How can you believe that one day you'll not miss
Your constant companion, his welcoming kiss
Past many tomorrows, through endless dark nights
You long for the feel of him, he brought such delight
How well you remember the look in his eyes
An expression of love, so faithful and wise
Perhaps you'll get over, the sadness and yet
Though time helps to heal, you don't want to forget

Little Dobie Gray

Dobie is a kitten that was dropped off at our house, simply starving

I don't know where you came from
Tiny, furry, bag of bones
Dropped off without a single care
That you would find a home
I held you in a single hand
Your huge eyes terrified
Starving, needing Mommy
You couldn't even cry
I wasn't looking for a cat
Memories of Max so dear
But now it seems you have my heart
All curled up, purring, near
Yes now my little Dobie
On my pillow in sweet sleep
Growing, full of life and fun
HE intended you for me

Freeman Fritts Animal Shelter

This is for all the wonderful volunteers and staff at the no kill shelter

This is a place of comfort
A shelter from despair
For all of us who had no one
There's kindness, love and care

The humans here are special
They speak with tender voice
Reaching out with loving hands
For us who have no choice

Of course we'd like to have a home
With special treats and such
To go on walks and chase a ball
Is that asking too much?

'til then we'll be content
And know that we are blest
Because we're safe here with our friends
Who always give their best!

Ruidoso Respite

It's beauty is ignited by the piercing sun

A monsoon shower freshens copper dust

Sweet sunset over mountain when the day is done

The colors of this land, an urgent burst

Sunflowers seem to glow among the feathered green

The winter's snow has ordered summer's dress

O'er rocks the subtle rushing of an ice cold stream

As we make our way up in the vast pine forest

A valley view from hilltop is an artist's scene

While horses graze in pastures grassy, dense

From mountain top the village looks serene

And ravens dance for us, their audience

Our Texas heat is stifling now, although it's home

We always find a respite in this place

With friends here, such good fellowship we're shown

We'll soon return, souls at rest, with God's good grace

Eartha's Tale

I came here very cautiously
It seemed a quiet place
The people feed a lot of us
Surely it was safe

There used to be a doggy here
I'd peek when it was dark
But didn't dare to show my face
He had a mighty bark

There's a small sadness at this house
Both memories and scent
It has to do with Max I think
I don't know where he went

I was so shy at first, you see
I'd been turned out and lost
The trust I once had went away
Just knowing what it cost

One night I brought my baby here
He's everything I own
I found a special hiding place
My purr-voice made it home

He'd never seen a person
I hid him well I thought
Then one day he felt ready
To explore, but not get caught

He'll grow up strong and handsome
With his two white boots so fine
I'll teach him everything I know
He'll love it here, in time

They call me Eartha, I like that
I'd never had a name
It's very pretty for a cat
Makes me so glad I came

Perhaps the people needed
To fill a vacant place
Surely God sent me here to ease
A hurt He will erase

For Grandmom

You taught me to love
A God I didn't know
You taught me to pray
For this I thank you so

You told me to trust Him
In every thing I do
I didn't listen then
But I wish I could tell you

He's the Lord of my life
I know that now for sure
Although I'm not worthy
For what He did endure

His grace poured out
You helped me to see
By telling of His wondrous love
And that He died for me

Yes, He's the Lord of my life
I'm reminded every day
When I think about your steadfast faith
And all the times you prayed.