Cat Tales with Laura and Inspirations with Laura

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date April 20, 2020
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If you have more than one cat, they can catch diseases from each other if the sick cat is not quarantined. They can see an infection from another ill cat sneezing, coughing, or sharing the same litter box they use. When you bring a new cat into your household, put it in quarantine for at least seven days before you let it loose with your other cats. Also, take the newcomer to your Vet for a complete checkup from head to tail.

Cats with a respiratory infection can pass on that infection to your cats. Even though the cat may have recovered completely, it remains a carrier of the feline respiratory virus even though they present no symptoms.

Distemper in cats can be very deadly as they become dehydrated quickly. Cats sneeze, cough, have runny eyes, and have constant diarrhea. Your cat’s fur will look scruffy, and it will be very passive. Cats can recover in five days if they have an excellent immune system. Very young and old cats may succumb to the disease. I always make sure my cat’s distemper shots are up to date.

Cats can get worms from each other by eating small mammals and birds. Worms will cause weight loss, diarrhea, vomiting, and inflection around the anus. Cats may slide their derriere across your floor. You may see small fragments of worms in your cat’s litter box or stool. Remember to give your cat worm medicine to prevent this problem.

Cats can get fleas, and they will itch miserably. A good flea medicine will prevent that problem for you and your cat. Cats can get feline leukemia which is blood cancer, feline aids, renal failure, feline influenza, and Toxoplasmosis, and a few cats have contracted the COVID-19 virus. Do not let your cats outdoors, and always wash your hands before you touch your house cats to avoid giving them COVID-19 virus. If your cat is sick, always take them to your Vet as soon as possible, as it may be a matter of life or death. I hope you and your cat stay well and have many happy years together. God bless you and all of your feline friends.

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Growing Closer To God In These Trying Times

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date April 17, 2020
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I have been reading more devotionals and religious books. I have been writing more inspirationswithlaura posts. Now is an excellent time to grow your relationship with God. Call and check on your friends and family often. Pray for your friends and the World’s being without ceasing.

Thank God for all the many blessings that you have in your life. Help and pray for those in need. God listens to our prayers and answers them when he knows we need him the most, and we can accept his answer to our prayers. God is our creator and only wants the best for his children.

Nature is very unpredictable, and we cannot control its outcome. Storms come to all of us in our lifetime, and how we handle the storms in our life makes all the difference in the World. We are put on earth to support, comfort, and uplift each other in these trying times.

I have been calling friends, family, and those in the rest homes and assisted living units. Talking to someone in difficult times is truly comforting. We are all in this pandemic together worldwide, so let’s help each other as much as possible.

God knows all of your thoughts before you can even say or think of them on your own. Life is full of new challenges and changes every day. You must adapt to changes faster than you may want in trying times like these. God has supported and uplifted you since you were born and even while you were in your Mother’s womb.

I know God is working on a cure for the Coronavirus, as he does not want any of his children to suffer. He is giving healthcare professionals ideas and knowledge of what to use or do to find a cure for the Coronavirus. We must be patient with God, knowing he and the health care professionals are working as hard as possible to see the end to this virus shortly. God bless you and yours, and stay safe and follow the rules to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

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Living With Promise

If we make a promise to someone, we must go through with what we promised to do for them. A contract declares that you will or will not do a deed for someone. If someone tells you something in confidence, your promise is not to tell another living soul what they just told you in total confidence.

If you break a promise with someone, you have hurt your relationship with that person and damaged the confidence they had in you. A contract is not just something you say you will do it is something you must do if you have committed yourself to do so. If you say you will take someone to the grocery store and then you do not, word will get around that you break your promises and lose respect quickly.

If someone tells you you have a great promise, they are sure you will dedicate yourself to the job. A dedicated person does not stop a task halfway. They take charge of the finish line. Your promise to your employer is that you will do the best job possible and complete it promptly.

We promise to follow Jesus by keeping the sabbath day to rest and worship God. We promise to be good shepherds and spread God’s good works. We are to follow the Ten Commandments as they are not called the Ten suggestions. We promise to treat others as we would want to be treated if we were in the same situation as they are.

God promises to be by our side every day of our lives. Without God by our side, protecting and nurturing us, we would not make it in this World on our own. God gives us new hope daily, bringing joy, peace, and love. Jesus came down to earth as a human to bear the cross for our sins and died. He then rose again so we may have eternal life with God. Glory be to God in the highest.

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Living In Paradise

You can live in paradise on earth. God has created many beautiful things for us to enjoy while on our earthly voyage in life. We enjoy seeing birds, flowers, scenery, majestic mountains, and more. Paradise is living a life in the present without hanging on to your baggage from the past. Your past should remain in the past since you can not change the outcome anymore.

We can delight in the company of friends. We can listen to and help each other with problems we may face. Give your friend an unexpected gift. Compliment your friends often. Their good fortunes should bring joy to your heart. Heaven can genuinely be a place on earth where you feel safe and sound, and the sounds of nature abound.

I find paradise living in the country. Watching animals being born in spring brings joy and hope into your life, for there are always new beginnings with new births. Baby animals of all types are so adorable. The sounds of nature, such as the ocean waves pounding, songbirds, raindrops hitting your windows, and much more, are the sounds of paradise that God created for us to enjoy while we are on earth.

Living in paradise on earth prepares us for the ultimate paradise we will have in heaven someday. Jesus died for our sins so that we may be in eternal paradise with him in heaven when we leave our earthly bodies behind. We will have a spiritual body that will know no more pain or suffering.

Do not let anyone hold you back in life. Let bygones be bygones, and move upward and forward with your life. Do not let any illness empower you. Embrace your illness, as God knows what you are going through. Your illness may be a wonderful gift that will help you grow closer to God, and you may be able to accomplish much more with your life than you ever thought was possible.

Paradise is around the corner for all of us if we take things in stride and let God be our compass in all of the days of our life on earth. We will reach our ultimate paradise next to God in heaven when we leave our earthly body and are in our new spiritual body.

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What Makes For a Happy cat

What Makes For a Happy Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date April 6, 2020
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A cat that is well taken care of and loved will most likely be happy. My cats are so glad when I spend time with them. I hold my cats on my lap and pat them on their head. When your cat is purring away when you spend time with them, they are content and happy with the world.

Cats love to have fresh water every day and have their litter box cleaned out, and more dry or wet cat food for them to eat. Some cats become upset and nervous when their food dish runs low on cat food. I do not know of any cat unhappy when tuna canned in water is set out for them to eat. Cats love a wonderful cat treat now and then.

Cats love sleeping in a nice heated cat bed in winter. My cats love to sleep on my bed at night. All cats love to sleep next to the heat register or fireplace when it is cold out.

Cats love to have a lot of cat toys to play with. My cats prefer a cat toy that is filled or sprinkled with catnip. I have some toy birds for cats that sing when my cats retrieve or pounce on them. I also have a cat toy mouse that squeaks when my cats toss it in the air or play with it.

My cats love to sleep on their hammock combination, scratching post beds. My cat’s next door love sleeping on their heated windowsill cat beds, watching birds, etc. All of my cats love to chase after a ball or a mouse on a circle track toy for cats. My house cats love to play with a fish on the end of a stick as I move it around on the floor or toss it up in the air for them to catch.

I hope you and your cat are happy.

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Turbulence Ahead

We are not too nervous on an airplane; the pilot announces turbulence ahead. Still, when the plane starts rocking violently, we become alarmed and apprehensive about the outcome. In these troubled times, there is turbulence ahead.

We are living in very turbulent times. We are very concerned about our health and the health of our families. We prepare as much as possible when we go shopping. We may put on gloves and a mask and distance ourselves properly, but we are very concerned that we may endanger our lives, those we hold most dear, and other people we meet along life’s highway.

We ask God to protect us and shield us from this terrible pandemic. God and scientists are working to cure this devastating and unpredictable virus. I pray to God every day to help the World find a way to combat and end this pandemic. God is a pilot; he has led me out of many turbulent storms.

It is time for everyone to let God be their compass and pilot in life, for only he knows how to solve this pandemic that we are in. Be kind to everyone you meet in the grocery store, gas station, doctor’s office, and pharmacy. All of us are very stressed by the shortage of certain everyday products that we used to take for granted. Many people I know are not sleeping well at night and are having difficulty concentrating on daily living.

Pay attention to social distancing, as you might save your own life and the lives of many more people. Age does not make any difference in this pandemic, as any age group could die. No one is immune from death. Stay home unless it is an excellent health need or a grocery store run.

If we use common sense, we can beat this clever mutating virus. Thank you, God, for all the wonderful and fantastic healthcare workers working tirelessly to help keep us healthy and treat the sick and dying. Remember to thank any healthcare workers you see on the front line to help stop this pandemic.

God bless you and yours, and follow social distancing and pray without ceasing. Be kind, compassionate, caring, and an excellent example for others. Be patient and do not lose your temper with anyone trying to help you, as we are all in this together around the World.

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The Long Way Around By Douglas Cavanaugh Book Review

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 30, 2020
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Douglas Cavanaugh gave me a copy of The Long Way Around to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

The Long Way Around takes place in rural Iowa and can be purchased at Amazon.Com. A nice young man named Ryan is raised by his Grandfather after his parents die. His Grandfather was in World War 2 and won a purple heart. I love how the author tells about the war experiences of his Grandfather. I have read many World War 2 books in my lifetime, and the author has mastered the affairs of the young man’s Grandfather. The Long Way Around is a novel, but I consider it historical fiction at its best.

I have lived in rural Iowa all of my life, and the author grew up in Iowa. I have been to almost every town the author mentioned in the book, and how he says the villages is how I remember them. He mentions the different roads you take to the other towns in Iowa and what the towns have going for them. My parents and I traveled to these towns, and the book brings back wonderful childhood memories of each city.

The young man’s Grandfather is a master deer hunter who teaches his Grandson the art of skill. I have read Field and Stream magazines, and the deer hunting experiences are spot on. Ryan goes hunting on the grounds of one of his Grandfather’s war buddies. Ryan fell out of his tree stand, suffered terrible injuries, and had a long road to recovery. His Grandfather and friends were by his side during his recovery. Ryan’s Grandfather also teaches Ryan what he needs to know later on in life to succeed. Ryan’s Grandfather died, and Ryan missed him immensely.

Ryan travels and leaves Iowa for a while. He has adventures when he is gone and makes new friends along the way. Ryan decides to come back home and live on his Grandfather’s farm. His girlfriend he had in high school has something to tell him that he is glad to know. Ryan is going to be a Father. He marries the love of his life, and they go to college and have successful careers. They have a wonderful family and are blessed with a beautiful life.

I would highly recommend reading this well-written and thought-out book. The Long Way Around can also be purchased at goodreads.com. The towns in Iowa came to life as I read the book.

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The Dangers Of Being Self- Focused

The Dangers Of Being Self – Focused

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 27, 2020
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Being self-focused is dangerous because you think of yourself only and become self-absorbed and obsessed with things or possessions. To be well-rounded, you must reach out to people and genuinely care about their well-being. Being obsessed with something takes you away from positive thoughts and things you should get done.

Being self-focused is like putting yourself in a little box and opening up the box when it only benefits you to do so. Putting yourself in a neat little box robs you of life and consumes your soul. Reach out to people and surround yourself with people, and you will feel much better. Look at the whole picture in life and live outside of the box.

By being obsessed with yourself, you rob yourself of a good connection with God. Without God in your life, you will stumble and fall and will not be able to get up again at some point. God has a path chosen for you. Make sure you walk the right way and do the right things on that path that will benefit many and not just yourself.

God and people do not care for someone who is self-centered and has lost their way on the right path. Pray to God without ceasing to help you stay on the track that will accomplish the most in your lifetime. There are many distractions in life, so be extra careful not to be distracted for long. Evil tries to overtake the good in you if you stay distracted or obsessed with something for too long. If money is your primary focus, you are entirely off of your chosen path in life. Money is truly the root of all evil as many get obsessed with amassing a larger and larger fortune that they do not spend to help those in desperate need.

Focus on God, family, friends, and what you can do to help others. Always be kind, compassionate, and genuinely care for the needs of others in your life and those in need you do not know. Continue to spread God’s good works every day.

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In Memory Of My Cat Russ

I am writing this post with a heavy heart while crying at the loss of my Dear cat feline friend Russ. Russ passed away between 10 am and 1 pm on March 24th, 2020. Russ looked fine when I fed and watered my cats in the morning. I walked into the house next door this afternoon and cleaned the litter boxes, and when I walked into the living room, I found Russ dead on the floor. I started sobbing uncontrollably when I found Russ on the floor. I tried to revive him because he was still warm to the touch, even though I knew he was already dead.

Russ was born on May 28th, 2012. He was given to me by church friends. Russ was a lovely and gorgeous cream-colored kitten. He had an excellent disposition and always liked being held and patted on the head. He wanted everyone that came to visit him.

I would let him outdoors in the warmer months, and he loved to eat grass and roll around on the sidewalk outdoors. He got along fine with all of my other cat’s next door. Russ and Nicole became best friends, sleeping side by side on an oversized plush bed on a table. Russ was an excellent babysitter when Addi had her kittens. Russ would let the kittens play with his tale. Russ would lick the kittens very gently, and I am sure they thought of him as Uncle Russ.

Russ would always greet me at the door in the morning. He liked playing with cat toys, mice, cat toys, and singing birds. He loved to rest on the high perch of a cat tree and look out the window at the birds and any other animal passing by.

Russ licked my hand very gently and lovingly yesterday. He was such a kind and remarkably loving cat. I had interned to have Russ in my house one day, but that will never happen now. Russ will always hold a sweet and warm spot in my heart and soul. March seems to be when people or pets I love dearly die.

My only solace is that Russ is in heaven, as God has called such a sweet and loving cat home. God welcomed Russ home with outstretched arms. Russ is playing with my other feline friends I have lost over the years. I am sure my parents in heaven know I lost my dear Russ; he is also with them. I buried him this afternoon and put a cat tombstone on his grave. God will take care of you now, Russ, into eternity. I am grateful to God for letting me have such a kind and loving Russ in my life for as long as he did. God knew I needed Russ in my life, and now God needed Russ in heaven.

Isaiah 41: 10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, For I am your God. I will strengthen and help you and uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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How To Help Your Flabby Tabby Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 23, 2020
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Buy toys for your Cat to toss up in the air and pounce on by interactive toys you can entertain your Cat with, such as a fish on the end of a rope. Treat toys are good because your Cat has to figure out how to get the pleasure and will lose weight while pursuing the joy.

Some cats are nighttime eaters and pack on the pounds if they eat late at night. My vet told me to put their food bowls away at night. My cats did lose some weight with that method. Buying senior cat food for older cats will help them lose weight. Feed your flabby, tabby smaller portions.

I live in a story-and-a-half house with stair steps, and my cats have lost weight from running up and down the steps. Sometimes they run up and down my steps at record speeds in the middle of the night. My house cats also enjoy playing with a circle game toy for cats with a ball in the middle that they bat back and forth.

I recently purchased One fast Cat, which is like a kitty treadmill. My Cat next door caught onto how to use it rather quickly. My oldest Cat next door, Maggie, had it figured out in record time. I was shocked when I took Addi to my vet recently for her yearly shots and checkup. My vet put Addi on the scale, and she had lost four pounds in only three months by using One Fast Cat. My calico Cat Cali lost two pounds. I will take more of my cat next door to the vet as the year progresses, and I am anxious to find out how much weight they have lost by using One Fast Cat.

I hope this information helps your flabby tabby become a friendly shapely lean cat. I hope you and your Cat can exercise for many years and remain happy and healthy.

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