Author: Laura Weers

Maintaining Your Soul

I try to maintain my soul by attending church, reading bible verses and reading daily devotions, and living my life as God intended for me to live it. God wants us to help share the Bible and what it stands for with as many people as possible.

Be Kind And Generous To A Fault

Be kind and generous to a fault. If you see someone in need, help them out. Give them a gift certificate, food, and clothing, and invite them to eat with you at a restaurant if they say they are hungry. Be kind to less fortunate people. You have no idea what they have endured in their lifetime. They may have had a family member that was very sick, and they had high medical bills. Homeless people do not wish to be homeless. An event in their life that they could not control caused them to be lost.

Pray Daily

Whatever your situation, pray to God to help you and leave harm’s way. God helps us maintain our souls every day in some subtle way. Look at all life’s joys, such as time with family and friends, nature, and fantastic majestic scenery. Let God be your guide, and pray to him to help you maintain your soul daily.

God Will Help You Get Over The Bumpy Roads In Your Life

Life will have many bumpy roads; how you get over the bumps in the road makes all the difference in your life. Strive to reach the peak of your performance. People watch what you do, so do the right thing that will inspire more people to take your lead. Maintenance is about keeping things up. We put a new roof on our house so it will not leak. We have our furnace checked, so we will have heat when needed. We change the oil in our cars so they operate at their peak performance. Maintaining your soul is no different. You are listening to a good sermon on Sunday, spreading God’s good works, kindness, compassion, joy, peace, love, and hope—faith, grace, and helping people out help maintain your soul.

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Springtime Dangers And Your Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 2, 2020
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In the Spring, we start cleaning our homes with dangerous household cleaners that could kill our cat if he swallowed or stepped on the cleaning agent. Cats lick their paws, and whatever they step on is ingested once they clean their feet.

Dangerous Household Cleaners And More That Could Kill Your Cat

Do not leave bleach or any cleaner in a bucket and then walk away from it, as your cat could swallow some of the solutions if you step out for a second or two. Do not leave cupboard doors open where you store your cleaning products, as your cat could lick the containers or swallow some of the contents. Mothballs, paints, certain house plants, and even human toothpaste can make your cat very ill or kill them. Remember, your cat is like a two-year-old child; you must watch over them and always be diligent. If you smoke, your cat can get lung cancer by breathing in the fumes of your secondhand smoke. More wild animals that could harm or kill your cat will be out and about.

Outdoor Chemicals That Could Kill Your Cat

Garden chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, motor oil, anti-freeze, mouse, rat poison, paint, and lawn chemicals. Do not let your cat walk on a property that has just been sprayed with chemicals. Keep old motor oil and used anti-freeze covered so your cat can not get near it. If you let your cat out in the garden, keep a keen eye on where he is. Keep mouse and rat poison in containers that only the rat or mouse can enter. Do not leave your paint can on the ground uncovered even for a little while, as your cat could sip the color.

Take Your Cat To Your Vet ASAP If You Think He Ingested A Poison Of Any Kind

You do not want to induce vomiting depending on what your cat swallowed. The chemical might harm his esophagus if he vomited it. Get your cat to your vet ASAP, as time is of the essence in any emergency. If you wait, your cat may not live to tell his tale and will not have nine lives. Chemicals and poisons travel through the body quickly and cause much damage.

I hope You And Your Cat Have a Safe And Happy Time With Your Spring Cleaning.

Remember to watch your feline-friendly diligently. Keep all chemicals and household items covered and secure so you will not end up at your vet’s emergency room with your feline friend. I hope you and your cat remain safe and sound this Spring and permanently. God bless you and your feline friend.

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Morning Has Broken To A New Day

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 28, 2020
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We can do our best work at the beginning of the day. Our mind is fresh from a good night’s rest. We were ready to plan out our day. I start my day by feeding, watering, cleaning my cat’s litter boxes, and attending to their needs. I call people and talk to them and try to put a smile on their faces every day. I decide what I want to clean in my house. I read a daily devotion and try to include what I have read in my day. I read my newspaper in the morning. I also clean up any snow that has fallen in the winter months. I generally write my blog post in the morning.

In the afternoon I read a history book and watch some TV. I then go back to some house cleaning. I make business calls, go to the bank, buy groceries, and do whatever else needs to be done. The evening is my time to unwind and relax from my day. I always remember this is the day the lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. I thank God that I was blessed with another day.

In the spring, I plan what to put in my garden. Spring cleaning gets put into full mode. It is nice to clear out your old things and have a sparkling-clean home. The lawnmowers get fresh oil, so they are ready to go. I plan what I want to get repaired or fixed for the year on my three rental homes. Spring is a time of renewal as seeds grow and baby birds, lambs, and more are born into the world. Renew your faith in God by going to church more, reading your bible, and living the life God intended for you to live. Share God’s good works and be a good steward.

In the warm weather, I start weed-whacking in the morning. I love mowing my yard as I find it very relaxing. I work out in my garden, clearing out all of the weeds. I go to the rest homes and assisted living units to visit with people from my church and others. I love painting, maintaining my home and the outdoor buildings, and staining my deck. I also like to relax in my hammock and read a good book. I love traveling in the warm months. I have enjoyed my trips to Europe as I mainly went to all the countries my ancestors came from. Walking down the same streets, they stepped down and learned much more about them and why they came to America.

I mow up my leaves in the autumn months, clean out my garden, and make some applesauce. I clean up my outdoor equipment. I ensure any repairs that need to be done before winter. I enjoy traveling in the fall to see the beautiful leaves on the trees and bushes. Fall house cleaning gets done. Be grateful for every day and every season that you are blessed with.

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Cats and Cancer

I have had five cats that have had cancer. I had three female and two male cats that died because of cancer. A cat with cancer will start to lose weight. They will rest more than usual and not have their average energy. Cats with cancer lose interest in their toys and become very lethargic.

Ear Cancer and Your Cat

My calico cat had ear cancer. Cancer looked like an animal had bitten her ear to begin with. The growth began to look more extensive and then bleed when she shook her head. I took her to my vet, who said cancer would eventually spread to her brain. She got along fine for about six months, and then the ear started to bleed profusely, and I had her put to sleep.

Breast Cancer and Your Cat

I had a Siamese cat contract breast cancer at the age of 14. I treated her with medicine for some time, which helped slow down the growth of the tumor. Eventually, the drug quit working, and she had breast cancer in every breast. The cancer metastasized, and she was losing weight rapidly. I had my vet put her to sleep. She lived to be 16 years old.

Lung Cancer and Your Cat

My cat Sebastian got lung cancer. He began to sleep more and had trouble going up and down the steps in my house. He was not able to groom himself like he used to. Sebastian lasted about eight months with lung cancer. My vet put him to sleep. Sebastian lived to be 13 years old. He was a very loving and wonderful cat. The picture is a picture of Onyx. He was Sebastian’s Father.

Liver Cancer and Your Cat

My cat Philmoor contracted liver cancer. I found him in a Perkins parking lot, which was love at first sight. I knew I must catch him somehow. After one hour of offering him food and great determination, I could see him. He purred away in my friend’s lap all the way home. He looked out the car window as I pulled up in my driveway and purred away contentedly. I think he was trying to say he found his forever home. Philmoor was a very loving and friendly cat. At ten, Philmoor started to sleep in a recliner and would not come when I called him. I took him to my vet, who told me he had liver cancer. My vet showed me how yellow the inside of his ears was. I took him back home and cared for him. He was getting worse quickly, so I had him put to sleep. He was a beautiful and kind cream-colored cat that I adored. My cat Bella also had liver cancer, and I had her put to rest. She was about ten years old.

Saying Goodbye To Your Feline Friend

It is hard to have a beloved pet put to sleep. You must consider your pet’s quality of life and ask yourself if you want to live under these conditions. I cannot stand to watch a pet suffer from an incurable disease. Do the right thing for your pet. Losing a Dear family pet is tough, but you must think of all the beautiful times you have shared and that your pet will not have any pain whatsoever in Heaven. Your cat can play with the other cats in Heaven and be with a family that has passed away.

God bless all of our pet friends today and always.

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Respect Does Matter

Respect matters for us to be a polite, kind, and caring person that cares for the needs of others. When we respect each other, we feel safe to express ourselves in a group, and so much more can be achieved. Respect should be a given, as you should not be told to respect people in authority. If you disrespect others, they will most likely not show respect. Disrespect for others will follow as people constantly watch how you interact with and treat others.

If you rent a house or stay at a hotel, you should leave it in the same or better condition than when you first entered it. If you see a problem that needs fixing, tell someone; they will be more than happy to fix it for you. Do not let their plumbing drip and cause damage to their establishment. Do not steal towels or anything at the place where you stay. Do not turn off the heat in the winter months. Any damages that you cause make for higher rates down the road for you and the next guy.

Show respect to authority figures, such as police officers, first responders, teachers, and the elderly. Remember, you may need a police officer to save your life someday. Do not try to speed around an ambulance; remember, you may be in an ambulance yourself eventually. Respect your teachers as they try to teach you to be knowledgeable and successful. If you did not earn an A on a test, do not expect them to give you an A. You must work for or make an A by doing everything you require to get an A. Treat the elderly respectfully by being kind, caring, and polite. They have contributed much to society and made the world better for you. Never be mean or disrespectful to someone who depends upon you for their care and daily needs. Reality check you will be old someday, and is that how you would want to be treated? Ponder that for a while.

Respecting others helps release stress from their daily lives and creates a fair work environment. Accept someone else even if you do not precisely agree with their point of view about the matter a hand. Lend a hand or ear to others when needed.

Be quiet in a Cathedral and reflect upon God while you are seated. Shake hands and talk to your church family before and after the service. Model polite behavior. Regardless of how we perceive other people to be, we are all God’s creations, and it is God’s will or us to show respect to one another today and always. Feel or show esteem or honor for someone or something.

Scriptures :

Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things you would that man should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.

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What My Cats Are Enjoying In This Moment In Time

What My Cats Are Enjoying At This Moment In Time

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 17, 2020
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My house cats love playing with a baby chick cat toy that chirps away when they grab it. Kohl still has his fascination with toy green frogs. Garfunkel like to play with catnip toy mice of various sizes. Conrad loves to bat a ball attached to the hammock cat bed. At night Kohl sleeps on my other pillow, Garfunkel sleeps in the middle, and Conrad is always by my feet. One night the chirping bird entered my bed, and they had it chirping away until 2 A.M. When I got up, I found a new home for the singing bird temporally.

They like to sleep in a cozy plush bed and a heated cat bed in the daytime. Conrad is sleeping in his new recliner and the hammock cat bed. Garfunkel is easygoing and finds any bed or place that fits his sleep schedule. Kohl likes the plush bed and the hammock the best.

My cat’s next door have 12 heated beds to choose from. Maggie sleeps on a windowsill cat bed, and her sister always sleeps on a wool bed. Cali sleeps on a windowsill bed along with Faith. Peter, Nicole, Hilford, and Sherlock sleep in heated small dog house beds. Addi sleeps on a plush mattress. Russ likes to sleep in a hammock cat bed. Mr. Gray likes hammock beds.

My cat next door loves playing with catnip toy mice and toy mice that squeak. They love to play with soft fluffy balls and a mouse that hangs on the doorknob. They love to play with a singing toy cardinal cat toy. I just put a pet arch in the house for them to walk through that removes loose hair. I have noticed that their coats look brighter and shinier now.

They love Tidy cats litter and Worlds best cat litter. Purina One Cat Food seems to be their favorite dry cat food. They love canned cat food with chicken, turkey, tuna, venison, and duck. They do not like cat foods with by-products, fillers, or preservatives. They love to eat squeezable cat food right out of the package. I open up the box and squeeze the delicious treat into their mouth.

They love to be groomed with a comb for humans as well as one for cats. They do not mind having their hair brushed with a medium bristle brush. The gloves with little plastic bristles are also a favorite grooming tool of theirs. I use a dry shampoo for cats on my cats now and then.

My cats love to be held, fused, and gently patted on the head. They love attention and get plenty of attention and love from me. What are your cat’s favorite things in his life? I am sure they are similar to what my cats like. Love and cherish your cat or cats. Show your cats the same love that they show toward you day after day. Pets can make the bad days sunny and bright.

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Caring For Gods Creation

Our job as God’s stewards is to look after and maintain what God has created on earth for us to enjoy. We must replenish what we use up. When we go camping, we should leave the campground like before we came. We must not leave our carbon footprint there.

Every time we cut down a tree, we should replace it with a lovely young tree to take its place. If we see a plastic container lying around, we should place it in a trash can where it belongs. If you make a mess, clean it up ASAP, and do not expect others to clean up after you.

If you see one of God’s creatures in trouble, call someone to help. I noticed a cow that had gotten out of a farmer’s yard, so I called the Sheriff’s office and told them where the cow was located, and they brought her back into her barn again. If you see an animal on the road, slow down so it can get across safely. I noticed a man run over a little boy’s cat on purpose one day. The cat wiggled out of the little boy’s arms and was on the side of the road,d, but the man severed over and killed the cat right in front of him. The little boy picked up his dead cat and buried her in a gravel pile. I have no use for anyone that harms a poor defenseless creature. The little boy’s calico cat is in heaven now, and she is wrapped in God’s healing hands.

When hunting, do not kill anything that you do not intend to eat; never torture or harm any of God’s creatures. God gave us dominion over the beasts of the World, and he intended that we would treat them compassionately. We have a vast universe filled with fantastic scenery if we do not destroy it. We must, as God’ss children, love and worship our vast Universe and all it has to offer, as God loves and cherishes each of us. Be a good steward, and do not leave your carbon footprint behind. Do everything possible to save God’s creatures and go our Universe clean, majestic, and beautiful for future generations to enjoy. God’s Universe and creation are a great blessing.

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My Maine Coon Cats Over The Years

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 10, 2020
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My first Maine Coon cat was given to me by one of my cousins. She was a purebred Maine Coon cat. She arrived at my house in a large wooden chicken crate. My Father told me to look in the box, and I was delighted to have a new car. She had an excellent disposition and got along fine with my other cats. They are not lap cats. They get along very well with children. I would carry her around the farm, and she would wait for the school bus to come and take me to school in the morning.

She had long hair that needed to be brushed out. Once, she got in a burdock patch; it took quite a while to get all of those out of her hair. One time Fresca lost her entire coat of fur. It more or less just all came off one day. She grew back a beautiful new skin of hair. Some cats will have this happen to them. They can get a fungus or groom themselves too much. Take your cat to your vet if she loses her coat; he can help her. I named her Fresca after the Fresca soda pop. She was a wonderful and kind cat. She lived to be 12 years old.

Years later, I had Leonardo, and he would sit under an old weeping birch tree with me while I did my Algebra. Leonardo lived to be ten years old, and he was a red tabby color. Years later, I had Fluffy, and she had several short hair kittens. Fluffy’s Father looked identical to her, with long red tabby color hair. Fluffy’s Mother was a gray tabby cat. Fluffy had several cream-colored male kittens and a female calico kitten. Her calico kitten had a black and white male kitten and another calico kitten.

I adopted Snowflake from a woman whose Mother died, and she had to find a home for her Mother’s cat. Snowflake was very friendly and loving. She liked all of my other cats immediately. She wanted to be patted and brushed. She died at about age fifteen.

About 30 years after I had Fresca, a male kitten named Cool Cat was born on my farm, and he looked identical to Fresca after 30 years had passed. I gave him to one of my cousins, and he is a house cat and a cherished pet.

I now have Peter, a beautiful bi-color black and white Maine Coon cat. He was born on my farm. His Father was a black cat named Onyx that was part Siamese, Persian, Himalayan, domestic short hair, and Maine Coon cat. His Mother was a gray tabby. Peter loves to watch me when I feed him and clean out the litter boxes in the morning.

I adopted Nola. She was part of Maine Coon cat and Himalayan. She had Sophia, Lorenzo, and Maxwell. Lorenzo is still alive and well. The rest of the cat family died very young. Sophia lived to be six years old. Nola died at age four. Maxwell was only one year old when he died. The average life span for Maine Coon cats is 10 to 13 years. A few have made it to 15 years.

I hope you may have the pleasure of owning a Maine Coon cat sometime in your life. They are lovely, kind, and loving house cats.

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Self Absorbed

If someone is self-absorbed, they obsess about themselves and their feelings. They do not think about how the other person feels and their needs and wants. If you are self-absorbed and never think of other people’s feelings, you are not living the life that God intended you to live. You must ask yourself, how would you feel if you were in that situation?

Self-absorption robs you of life that helps and uplifts others. Being self-absorbed will rob you of many friendships, as your friends will learn rather quickly that you always put your needs first and foremost. In an emergency or life-and-death situation, taking care of yourself and your particular needs would be natural.

When you give someone a gift, give them the kind of gift you would like to receive yourself. If you cannot stand the item you intend to give as a gift, please do not give it to the person, for they will not appreciate it either.

Listen to people and try to help them with their problems if possible. Sharing a room with another person can be challenging if they want everything to go their way. A party I know has a self-absorbed roommate. Her roommate got up at 12:45 PM, turned the light on, and sorted through her closet for forty-five minutes, looking for clothes she wanted to wear the following day. She had no consideration for her roommate at all. Her roommate did not get any sleep that night after she was awakened.

Some people only bring food they like to a party without considering what others may want. One man entered a restaurant and came out with food for himself only. The other people in the car were hungry, also. He never once asked them what they would like to eat. He had the nerve to drive off proudly, eating his sandwich.

Don’t be self-absorbed and think of people’s needs and wants ahead of your own. Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins. If Jesus had been self-absorbed, we would all perish with death and never have everlasting life. Go and be a good steward to all you meet—hi-way.

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Transporting Your Cat Safely

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 3, 2020
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Transporting your cat can be a significant problem if not done correctly. Buy a cat carrier that is not easy for your cat to get out of. Cat carriers with cheap zippers are no good. If your cat squirms and pushes his head against the zipper, he can get out and maybe get under your feet while you are trying to drive.

I like cat carriers that are of solid construction or ones that have sturdy zippers. Make sure the doors of your page are latched properly once your cat is in the airline, and also make sure the screws are tight that hold the carrier together.

Never wrap your cat in a towel and think he will not escape you. Any cat in an unfamiliar area is extra nervous and will try to run your arms immediately. A vet once told me a lady had her cat in a towel, and it ran and hid by the school in that area. After looking for several hours, she finally found her cat, and her vet let her borrow one of his cages. Her cat could have run onto a busy highway in that area and gotten run over. She was lucky that her cat lived to tell his tale of momentary escape.

I do not turn on the radio while transporting one of my cats. Cats do not like loud music, which could stress them out more than they already are. The speakers in most cars are where your cat would be sitting. Therefore, the music would be extra loud with their keen sense of hearing.

Talk to your cat while traveling with him; your familiar voice will help calm him down. Put a few of his favorite toys in the cage. Place a couple of cat treats in the cell, also. If your cat is extra nervous or hyperventilating, spray some Pheromone spray for cats that helps calm them down on a piece of cloth and place it in the cage with your cat.

I hope you and your cat have safe travels and visits to your local vet for many years.

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