Cat Tales with Laura and Inspirations with Laura

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 18, 2017
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Acts 14:22

Thus he builds our character, strengthens our faith, and prepares us to help others.

Timothy 6: 11 – 21

Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, humility – fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life I give thee charge in the sight of God, keep the commandments – be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate. Grace be with thee.

Ephesians 2: 1 – 10

Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ [ by Grace we are saved; ] For by Grace are ye saved through faith: and not of ourselves: it is the gift of God, For we are his artistry created in Jesus Christ unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

John Newton wrote the song Amazing Grace, and he became a converted slave trader and set all his slaves free—some highlights from the song Amazing Grace – how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear, and Grace, my fears, relieved the hour I first believed. I was blind, but now I see. Grace has bought me safe – Grace will lead me home.

God’s Grace is universal and available to all persons. Living by Grace orients life around God’s gift of salvation. Grace is one as the tribune God is one.

Grace in the Methodist tradition is manifested in three actions:

Prevenient Grace – means divine love that surrounds all humanity, and God’s presence and power reside throughout all creation.

Justifying Grace – is another word for pardon. It is the forgiveness of our sins and our acceptance of God.

Glorifying Grace – The gospel of Christ knows of no religion but social, no holiness but social holiness. God’s Glorifying Grace will complete God’s final reign of righteousness: God’s power over evil and death.

Grace leads us to do amazing and incredible things with God helping us. Grace means helping people in need, working well, having patience, faith, and being genuine and kind to others. Show your love to others and let them know how much you appreciate them being a part of your life. Be slow to anger and quick to forgive. May the Grace of God be with you today and every day of your life.

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Merrick BackCountry Salmon FD Cat Treats from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 15, 2017
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I was provided Merrick BackCountry Salmon FD Cat Treats from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% honest and my own.

Merrick is all-natural, grain-free, and contains no gluten. Cats crave protein-rich cat treats the way nature intended. Welcome to Merrick BackCountry. Their treats are freeze-dried to lock in the fresh taste your cats will love. Merrick is made in the USA with the World’s best ingredients, quality assured.

I first gave Merrick Salmon freeze-dried cat treats to my cat next door. Hilford, Addi, Mr. Gray, Faith, and Bella ate as many treats as I laid down for them. Mr. Gray got a little more than his fair share of treats.

My house cats Kohl, Garfunkel, and Conrad loved their Merrick BackCountry Salmon Freeze-Dried Cat Treats from Chewy.Com. I gave Kohl some treats, and they disappeared lickety-split. Garfunkel’s treats vanished like a streak of lightning. I placed Conrad’s Merrick cat treats in a dispenser ball, and he got them out in record time to devour them.

One evening, I saw Onyx, my outdoor cat, by the house, and I gave him some Merrick FD Salmon cat treats. He seemed very happy with his evening cat snack.

I gave my cats to the other house. Some Merrick cat treats them again the following day. Cali, Mr. Gray, Hilford, Nicole, Faith, Bella, and Sherlock ate up their Merrick cat treats quickly so Mr. Gray would not gorge himself on snacks that the other cats did not get to soon enough. Mr. Gray is quick and eats all of his food right away.

Kohl, Garfunkel, and Conrad loved their Merrick BackCountry Salmon Freeze-Dried Cat Treats from Chewy.Com. I gave them more treats two days later, and they remembered them from the other day and ate them up with gusto and pleasure.

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Little Red Riding Hood Sculpture In Honor Of My Mother Mrs. Elmer Weers

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 11, 2017
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I went to Artist Reception & Exhibit Opening at the MacNider Art Museum in Mason City, Iowa, for the river city sculptures on parade. For more info on the Art Museum, go to: macniderart.org. I interviewed an artist from Bad River Artworks located in South Dakota. I interviewed Mr. Lee Leuning. He made the baseball player and the girl on the scooter read a book with her cat looking up at her. I asked him his inspiration for his sculptures, and his reply was Americana, Nostalgia, and Norman Rockwell. Mr. Leuning said he paid attention to detail and depicted his sculptures as they would look if they were alive. I am very impressed with his incredible attention to detail in his sculptures. To learn more about them, go to: badriverart.com.

I noticed another sculpture I liked of a wise old owl sitting by the library on a pile of books. The owl’s detail and appearance were perfect in every way.

I saw the sculpture I purchased to honor my Mother on the River City Sculptures on Parade route, a 1.7-mile walk designed to lead participants on a looping course to the Cultural Crescent and back to the central core of Mason City, Iowa; for more info. Go to: sculpturesonparade.com. New sculptures decorate the downtown Mason City area. The Mason City Chamber of Commerce helped me buy the statue to honor my Mother.

New sculptures have been placed in Mason City, Iowa, and are available to be purchased. The Mason City Iowa Chamber of Commerce at masoncityia.com will help you through the purchase of your sculpture. Sculptures are an excellent way to honor or remember a loved one or to support a cause. The sculptures beautify Mason City, Iowa.

Del and Martha Pettigrew made the Little Red Riding Hood sculpture I purchased to honor my Mother. They live in central Nebraska. Part of what drives their careers are the desire to capture the beauty of the twitch of a lean wolf alert for prey. Works of great size, strength, dignity, and serenity come from their small studio. I loved the great attention they took in making the sculpture Little Red Riding Hood that I purchased. To learn more about them, go to: westernartandarchitecture.com.

My Mother was a Young Adult Librarian at the Mason City Public Library in Mason City, Iowa, for many years. I purchased a sculpture called Little Red Riding Hood to honor my Mother. My Mother loved to read books and valued education. The statue is placed on the library grounds to honor my Mother. My Mother worked at a college library and was an English teacher for one year until she met my Father, and they married. She worked at the Mason City Public Library after she was married. She loved helping people at the library. A sculpture is a great way to honor a loved one that has passed away. The statue will be a memorial to them for many years. In July, the Mason City Public Library will be dedicated to the Little Red Riding Hood sculpture. For more info on the Mason City Public Library, visit mcpl.org. The Little Red Riding Hood Sculpture will keep my Mother’s vision of learning and knowledge through books alive for many years.

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Cats Toy Box

Cats like a variety of toys to play with. They get bored with the same old cat toy day after day. Cats like bright-colored balls to chase around the house after or throw up in the air. My cats love toys filled with catnip. The catnip toys entice your cat into playing with the toy for an extended period without losing interest in the cat toy.

Some of my cat’s favorite cat toys are circle ball toys, small stuffed animals, toy mice that are gray, black, or white, an air wand with a fish on the end of the string, plastic frogs, plastic reptiles, sparkle balls, and singing birds—catnip-filled toys of all shapes, etc.

I watch what types of toys my cats like best, and then when the cat toy is worn out, I replace it with a similar one. I have purchased many singing bird cat toys, mice, balls, and catnip-filled toys. My cats will spend a lot of time batting balls around in a circle toy for cats.

I purchased the robotic cat Zoomer, and my cats were fascinated with him. They would follow after him when he purred and moved his tail around. Zoomer made a loud hissing noise that shocked my cats for a little while. They decided the robotic cat was not so bad after all, as he was not in competition for any of their cat treats.

I let my cats choose the toys they want to play with for the day. I put all their cat toys back in their box. Some of the toys from yesterday reappear the next day with different toys. Sometimes a toy they seem to have forgotten about will be a new highlight of interest for them once again.

I buy a lot of my cat toys online and at my local pet stores. I like to watch demos of cats playing with cat toys in stores or online as it gives me some idea of how my cats may interact with that particular cat toy. I hope you and your cat will be entertained for hours with your cat’s new toys.

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Legacy

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 4, 2017
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Ecclesiastes 2: 21

For there is a man whose labor is in wisdom, knowledge, and equity; yet to a man that hath not labored therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.

Joel 1: 1 – 3

The word of the Lord came to Joel, the son of Pethuel.

Hear this, older men, and give ear, all ye land inhabitants. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?

Tell your children of it, and let them tell their children, and their children another generation.

What will be your Legacy of how people remember you after you are gone? Give some of your time to help others that are in need. You can help people by listening to them, visiting with them, comforting them, taking them to appointments, and being a genuinely good and caring steward.

What is the Legacy that you have done on Earth to strengthen your spiritual Legacy with God? Have you been the best steward you can be while you are here on Earth? Have you spread God’s good works wherever you go? Always remember the Lord came to serve and not to be served. Remember The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Will you leave a legacy you will be proud of for future generations? Have you made your parents proud of you while you have lived on Earth? I always strive to do things that will honor the values and teachings I have learned from my parents and God.

Your Legacy is not about wealth or money. It is all about making the World a better place with the time that God gave you on Earth. Make other people’s lives more accessible while you are on Earth, and you will have left an everlasting Legacy that will make your children, parents, and God proud of you. God Bless all of you today and always!

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Kohl My Ease Dropping Tom Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 1, 2017
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My friend and I were visiting on the phone; I asked her what all that noise was in the background. I said I did not know it must be on her end of the line. It sounded like a bell going off at times and someone hitting something while we were talking on the phone. There was not as much background noise if we did not say much. It sounded like chimes at one point during our conversation. My friend said is that your grandfather’s clock, I said, no, I was at the opposite end of the house from where the watches were located.

As we continued to talk on the phone, it sounded like someone tapping a pencil and a bell dinging at times. We finally hung up as it was hard to visit with all that background noise.

I went to the other room because it sounded like a phone was off the hook. Sure enough, the other cordless phone turned on was making all of the noise with Kohl’s help while my friend and I were visiting on the phone. Kohl had turned the phone on with his paw and did not like the noise, so he kept hitting the phone with his foot. The bell was a clock with a bell for the half hour, and the chime noise was indeed my grandfather’s clock.

I called my friend back and said that the noise had been caused by Kohl, my eavesdropping Tom’s cat. She thanked me for calling her back. Case solved perpetrator Kohl the eavesdropping Tomcat.

Cats watch us do things and catch on very quickly, sometimes for our benefit and sometimes to our detriment. Cats have watched their owners play the piano, do yoga poses, and much more, and they copy what they have observed their owners do. Have your cats learned what you want them to know for your benefit?

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Motivation

What motivates you in life? I like to plan out my days or go with things on the spur of the moment. If I have a task I want to finish, I will stick with it until I complete it. I never want to start a job and then quit halfway through. I like to stain decks and paint buildings, as seeing the finished projecting the finished project gives me a great have always enjoyed writing. Writing motivates me daily as I can share my knowledge and experiences with others. I love to read history books, and I try to read 30 to 100 pages daily in my book. I am motivated to learn something new every day of my life. I enjoy lifelong learning classes as we are never too old to learn exciting new subjects.

I enjoy being a Lay Minister with my local church. I have learned a lot about spreading God’s good works. I enjoy visiting with people and trying to make their day brighter and better in any way I can with God’s help. I am motivated, motivated, and rejuvenated yorks.

My cats are my feline friends I love to care for and nurture every day. My cats are always there for me, also. They will lay by my side when I don’t feel well. My cats purr away contentedly when I pat them on the head or scratch them under their chin. Life would not be the same without beautiful pets in the world.

Good friends motivate me to do great things in life. A good friend can always make the dark days bright and wonderful again. Friends are the greatest gift in all they do to help us when we are in dire need. Without friends, a person would be truly lost in life’s journey. God bless all of our excellent and outstanding friends. A friend always gets you and knows where you are coming from and where you want to go.

Traveling motivates me to discover new places and new beauty around the world. Wherever we are from, we all strive for the same things in life. I loved visiting the countries my ancestors came from and the fact that I could walk on the same paths that they had in their lifetime.

Mowing lawns and gardening motivate me as I love the great outdoors and all nature offers. Stay motivated in your life and always make time for friends and God.

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Where Should I Travel ?

What kind of places do you want to see in your lifetime? If you liked a specific place in a movie, you could consider traveling to that location. I wanted to see all of the countries where my ancestors came from. I found it very interesting walking around Amsterdam and looking at the same buildings my ancestors passed by when they lived there in the 1600 ‘ s.

I love mountains, and therefore I love to travel to Colorado and Switzerland. I love looking at the flat irons in Boulder, Colorado. I love the majestic mountains in Switzerland. I especially love the little village of Giswel, Switzerland. The cows wake up early in the morning, and you can hear the bells on their necks ringing as they walk to the farmer’s barn to be milked. A lovely old church at the top of the hill in Giswel, Switzerland, seems to have stood still in time. The sheep in Giswel are very friendly, and I fed one of them a little snack. I love traveling to places that have withstood the test of time and are still very appealing to all my senses.

I love reading history books, so I love traveling to places with a lot of history. I saw Pearl Harbor, war memorials, Auschwitz, Anne Frank’s House, and more. The things you have read about in history books come to life, and you have a richer understanding of the sacrifices that the people went through. People have endured horrific ordeals over the years that no one should ever have to go through. It was very heart-wrenching to see Auschwitz and Anne Frank’s House.

Travel while you can. Your health is a gift, not a given. Enjoy traveling around the World, and you will appreciate it much more., Have enriched your knowledge of the World and its people, and you will have broadened your horizons.

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Nulo Freestyle Turkey & Chicken Canned Cat Food from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date April 20, 2017
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I was provided Nulo Freestyle Turkey & Chicken Canned Cat Food from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I first feed Nulo to my outdoor cats. Maggie loved the texture of her canned cat food as it was soft and easy for any cat to swallow. Maggie gulped down large chunks of Nulo canned cat food from Chewy.Com. I gave some to Maggie’s sister, who seemed delighted with the Nulo Freestyle cat food from Chewy.Com.

My cats in the house next door came running as I opened a can of Nulo for them to eat. Russ, Mr. Gray, Hilford, Sherlock, and Faith ate much of the Nulo Freestyle Turkey & Chicken Canned Cat Food from Chewy.Com. Bella growled at my other cats as she ate her share of Nulo.

The next day I gave Maggie and her sister more Nulo, and they ate it up at lightning speed.

I feed my cats in the other house some more Nulo Freestyle Turkey & Chicken Canned Cat Food from Chewy.Com. Cali ate up a large amount of Nulo. Russ, Mr. Gray, Hilford, and Bella ate their portion of Nulo enthusiastically and with vigor. Bella purrs and growls the whole time she eats her canned cat food. Sherlock came out of hiding with Nicole and finished what little was left. Addi still wants to let her fully-grown kittens eat up their food before she has any for herself. Addi licks out the canned cat food containers and leaves them sparkling clean.

Nulo Freestyle is grain free with lots of vitamins and minerals. Nulo is made in the USA in Austin, Texas. Nulo Freestyle Turkey & Chicken Recipe Cat and Kitten Food is formulated to meet all nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages. Bella is growling and purring for more Nulo canned cat food. My cats give Nulo Freestyle Turkey & Chicken Canned Cat Food from Chewy.Com paws up.

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Conrad My 8 to 5 Cat

I was supposed to have Conrad at my vet by 8:30 AM. I tried to catch Conrad at 7:30 AM, and he was nowhere to be found. I also saw Kohl at 7:45 AM as he needed a distemper shot. I went to my other house and caught Bella and Cali immediately.

I started looking for Conrad again. I went upstairs to the basement and could not find Conrad anywhere. I looked back at the furniture under furniture and on top of the table, and still, no Conrad to be seen.

I took the three cats I could catch to my vet for their shots. I told him I could not find Conrad. I tried to locate Conrad when I got home, but he was still nowhere to be seen. Kohl sat on my lap after we got home from the vet. I read a history book for a while and then looked for Conrad again. It was 1:30 PM by now. I picked up a few items in town. I visited some people in the Rest Home.

I went outside and got some of my yard equipment ready to go. I cleaned out my cat litter boxes for the second time. I tilled my garden, and I planted some seed potatoes. I returned to the house and looked for Conrad again, and could not find him anywhere; it was 4 PM by now.

At precisely 5 PM, Conrad appeared out of the blue and looked at me like what are you going to do now, lady? The vet’s office is closed for the day. I swear Conrad can tell time somehow, and he is genuinely my 8 to 5 cat.

We will go to the vet next week, and Conrad will be surprised. I will catch him at 6 AM. I will store the cage in the room where I will see him three days before our vet appointment. I hope you and your cat are on time for your next vet appointment.

I caught Conrad this morning after he complained to me and hid under my bed for a while. He hid on the back of a card table, and I could grab him by the nap of his neck and put him in my cat carrier. I called my vet, and we got right in. Conrad got his distemper shot and his worm medicine. Conrad decided his visit to the vet was not that bad after all. Conrad rode in the front of my vehicle, where he could keep an eye on me while I drove. Conrad said the visit to the vet was worth all of his trouble in the long run as it would hopefully keep him in excellent health.

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