Cat Tales with Laura and Inspirations with Laura

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 3, 2017
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Titus 1: 4

To Titus, own my son after the common faith; Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

Galatians 3: 28

There is neither Jew nor Greek nor bond nor free; there is neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2: 14

For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Without unity or a common cause, a United Church could not exist. Members come to church with a common cause to Worship God and to have fellowship. By having people come together with a common cause, many good things can get done quickly and efficiently. Mission work gets done by having different individuals donate items, and each person brings their talents to the table, and the group has become one in a common cause. Unity takes time, and relationships must be established and grow in trust, faith, and understanding.

People all excel in different hidden talents which can enhance the growth of their church. Some people are good at singing, reaching out to others in Christian Love, cooking or baking, bookwork, and so much more.

The church. It is divided on what they want, nothing will get done, and the church will suffer significantly because of the divide. A good church leader can mend the divide. The leader will help them see the bigger picture, spreading God’s good works. You cannot apply God’s good results without unity in your church.

I am glad that I belong to a United Church and that we have fellowship, mission groups, church breakfast, and a wonderful pastor, and we are all United in a common cause which is to spread God’s good works every day of our lives here on Earth. May everyone find peace, hope, faith, love, grace, and joy in their life today and always.

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Halo Healthsome Chicken Cat Treats from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 30, 2017
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I was provided Halo Healthsome Chicken cat treats from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I first gave the Halo cat treats to my cat next door. Cali liked her treats so much that she kept head-butting me for more Halo cat treats. Bella was sleeping in a heated cat bed but came to life quickly after eating her Halo cat treats because she did not want to miss out on a single morsel. Faith, Mr.Gray, Hilford, and Nicole went after the Halo Healthsome Chicken cat treats from Chewy.Com.like there was no tomorrow.

My outdoor cat Maggie kept pushing her head under my arm as if to say keep giving me more of the beautiful Halo cat treats. Maggie ate four pieces of the cat treats as quickly as I placed them on the cement for her to eat them.

Halo Healthsome cat treats are made with real chicken, ground peas, pumpkin, catnip, flaxseed, and more. Halo has no artificial flavors or colors, and the treat crunchy texture helps keep your cat’s teeth clean and breathe fresh. Halo Healthsome chicken cat treats have protein and fiber, are made from high-quality natural ingredients, and have a great aroma and fun shapes.

I gave some of the Halo cats treats to Garfunkel and Kohl. Garfunkel almost got Kohl’s cat treat, but even an older cat is extra quick if he thinks the younger cat will steal his delicious cat treats from under him. They ate up their Halo cat treats fast as lightning. I put some of the Halo Healthsome Chicken cat treats from Chewy.Com in a cat treat dispenser, and Conrad had his treats dispensed out to himself in record time. All of my cats said this treat made their day.

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The Door of Opportunity

Hosea 2: 15

And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of A – chor for a door of hope; and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth and the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.

We are all called to a door of hope in our life, perhaps a wedding, a newborn baby, a new job, a new opportunity, and a new house.

When one door closes in your life, you can open a new one if you set your mind to making it happen. If you get an illness, you may have to change gears completely. You may find a new job that is much more rewarding in the long run than the old job you used to have. I love to write and visit people in nursing homes. Staying with people who have given us so much throughout the years is rewarding. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to put a smile on someone’s face and make their day a little more enjoyable.

If you have to relocate for a job opportunity, you will have some anxiety about making new friends and connections. Your old friends will always stay in touch with you, and you will also make many new friends along life’s many journeys.

Many new opportunities will come your way in life; don’t be afraid to embrace them. Change is one constant thing in our lives, and we know it might be better for us in the long run. The older we get, the less we like changes in our life. By changing our lives, we learn more than we ever thought possible.

Traveling let you embrace the World and discover that people all over the World want the same things in life. We all want hope, joy, love, and peace in our lives every day that we are on earth.

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Do You Know Your Cats Meow and Different Expressions ?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 24, 2017
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I was blindfolded once for a class assignment. My Mother leads me around the farm with my blindfold on. With my blindfold, I identified each of my outdoor cats by their particular meow. I handed in my report, which my teacher read out loud to all my high-class junior students. The students did not believe I could identify my cats by their meows, except for one girl in my class who had a cat and was thoroughly familiar with cats’ different sounds and pitches in their meows. I received an A on my written assignment.

You can tell if your cat is sick sometimes by his meow. Sometimes their meow will sound weak and soft instead of their usual high-pitched meow. Your cat may have a sad face and eyes as if to say help me; I am not feeling well. A healthy cat usually holds its tail up high. A sickly cat will walk around with its tail drooping or straight down. A cat that does not feel good may cough or have runny eyes and dirty inner ears.

If your cat smells something he does not like, he will wrinkle up his nose as if to say my, that is disgusting. You are better clean that up right now, my human friend. Cats sometimes smell each other and make an awful face as if to tell the other cat you better clean yourself next time, buddy.

Cats like to rub against you to put their scent on you and claim you as their own. Some of my cats want to sleep as close as possible to me in bed at night to stay extra warm and toasty. You can generally tell what your cat thinks of his meows, facial expressions, and tones and pitches in his meows.

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Iowa Thai Bistro

Thai Bistro located in Mason City, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 20, 2017
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My Mt friend and I ate at the Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar in Mason City, Iowa. The person who led us to our table was amiable and immediately gave us water, which I greatly appreciated. Our waiter came to our table quickly also, and I asked him if he had any food that was not spicy. He said he could make the food. However, I wanted. Our waiter gave us time to review their menu, and I was very impressed with their selection of food items that I could order.

I ordered a Philadelphia Roll that had smoked salmon, avocado, and rice, and it also came with a nice lettuce salad. My food had a wonderful flavor, and I was very impressed with my meal.

My friend ordered chicken with mixed vegetables and rice, and her meal also had a lettuce salad. My friend said that she enjoyed her food.

I was impressed by how clean their restaurant was and nicely appointed. Our waiter was attentive, kept our water glasses full, and asked us how our food tasted.

Thai Bistro is across the street from South Bridge Mall in Mason City, Iowa. Thai Bistro had all age groups in their restaurant at noon. I looked at what other people had ordered, and everything looked like I might want to try it myself shortly. The music in their restaurant was not loud, so you could visit the person sitting across from you at your table and hear every word they said to you, which was very nice.

I would highly recommend the Thai Bistro in Mason City, Iowa. They are very accommodating, and their food is excellent.

Purina Pro Plan Indoor LowCal Tuna Cat Snacks from Chewy.Com

Purina Pro Plan Indoor LowCal Tuna Cat Snack from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 16, 2017
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I was provided Purina Pro Plan Indoor Low-Calorie Tuna Cat Snack from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

Purina Pro Plan Tuna Cat Snacks are made with real tuna, contain prebiotic fiber, and are low-calorie. Purina Pro Plan is made in the USA by Nestle Purina Pet Care. The cat snacks have no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

I first gave the Purina Pro Plan cat snacks from Chewy.Com to one of my house cats Garfunkel who gobbled them down quickly. Kohl stood on his hind legs, begging for more of the Purina Tuna Cat Snacks I gave him. I put some Purina Tuna Cat Snacks in Conrad’s cat snack dispensers. Conrad ate every single treat except for one piece that Kohl ate. Conrad showed Kohl how to work the treat dispenser, and Kohl got rewarded for his efforts. Kohl generally does not want to play with the cat treat dispenser, but he liked the Purina Pro Plan Indoor Tuna Cat Snacks from Chewy.Com, so he just had to learn how to get a treat out of that dispenser with Conrad’s guidance.

I gave my outdoor cat Maggie some of the Purina Tuna Cat Snacks she loved. Maggie is pleasantly plump and can use a low-calorie snack occasionally.

Today, I gave Garfunkel, Kohl, and Conrad more Purina Pro Plan Indoor Low-Calorie Tuna Cat Snacks from Chewy.Com. Garfunkel loved these wonderful treats again today. Kohl stood on his hind legs again to beg for more Purina Tuna Cat Snacks. Conrad ran after his snacks as I tossed them into the room for him to go after. Conrad found every delicious Purina Tuna Cat Snack I had thrown into another room. My cats give a high paw to Purina Pro Plan Indoor Low-Calorie Tuna Cat Snacks from Chewy.Com.

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Steadfast Love

Psalms 52: 8

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.

James 1: 2 – 4

My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations ;

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

As you travel down the highway of life, there will be many detours, but you must stay on the right path to get where you want to be. Your relationship with God must be Steadfast, tried, and authentic with much faith and grace. Strive every day of your life to have a more robust and better relationship with God. You will notice that your relationships with other people will also be much more substantial. A strong, loving, caring bond with God can never be broken.

Be Steadfast with your goals in life, and you will notice that you truly can accomplish most, if not all, of your dreams. If you start a job, finish it, and do it professionally, anyone and everyone will appreciate it. A half-completed job shows no respect or honor to the person you work for. Be Steadfast and always strive to let the best in you shine through for all the World to see. God always looks for the best in people, so let him see the best in you by being kind, caring, compassionate, and helping people in need. The Lord came to serve and not to be served. Follow his example in your own life, and you will go far.

Steadfast Love knows no boundaries or limitations; you love the sick, lonely, and homeless in loving these people; you also love what God stands for, as he has a Steadfast love for everyone here on earth. Be sure to spread God’s good works every day of your life. May you have Steadfast Love, grace, and faith in your life today and always.

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Leonardo's Story

Leonardo’s Story

Leonardo was born and raised on our farm when I was in Junior High. Leonardo was a long-haired red tabby cat. Leonardo had a very kind and loving disposition. Leonardo loved to be held and patted on his head.

I used to work on my Algebra outdoors in the summer months. I would sit in a lounge chair with my Algebra book. I would be in my lounge chair for about two minutes before Leonardo would discover me and jump on my lap to keep me company while I did my homework.

On a hot summer day, I took my Algebra book under our Weeping Birch Tree. Leonardo decided to lie down next to me, and he purred away softly while I did my Algebra assignment for the day.

If I sat steps by our house, Leona rdo would jump on my lap and purr away contentedly while I patted him onad and scratched him under his chin. Leonardo loved to follow me around our farm. He would wait with me while I waited for the school bus to come and take me to school in the morning.

Leonardo had a fabulous thick and healthy coat of hair. He loved to play with leaves. Leonardo would pounce on the leaves and chase them as they blew in the wind. He also loved to play with the seed pods that would gently glide down from the Maple trees in front of our house.

Leonardo was named after Leonardo Devinci. He was an excellent hunter, and I would see him carrying freshly killed mice out of our ditches and fields. Leonardo stayed on our farm for about five years. One day he took off and never returned. Leonardo was a Tom cat, and Tom cats like to roam around. I imagine he went to live at a farmhouse where he could be the top Tomcat. I had several older Tom cats at the same time I had Leonardo.

Leonardo was a wonderful and kind cat that I would never forget. He was an excellent study companion.

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Forgiveness

Luke 17 : 3-4

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespasses against thee; rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

And if he trespasses against thee seven times in one day, and seven times in a day, turn again to thee. Saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

When you do not forgive someone for what they said or did to you, it hurts you much more than it will ever hurt them. They do not stay awake at night thinking about what they said to you or how they hurt you. You are the one up all night long, letting your anger fester inside of you and letting it rob you of valuable time in your life.

Do not hold a grudge against people; nothing will be gained, but much will be lost. Do not go to bed angry; go to bed with kindness and forgiveness.

It is easy to forgive someone if they have genuinely repented from their sins and much more complicated if they have not. Please do not put yourself on the same level as the person that has trespassed against you, for you will be no better off than they are. Forgive your sinner so he can find the grace of God back in his heart again.

By not forgiving people for their sins, you destroy your health and focus all your energy and time on how that person wronged and hurt you. Always remember we are all sinners, and no one is perfect.

By forgiving people, you are doing them an excellent service. They will probably not make the same mistake again with another person. Their connection to God should be much more robust. Your connection to God should be stronger also because you have forgiven one of God’s children.

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Anxiety and Your Cat

My cats get overly anxious when I go on a vacation. My cats may stop eating or throw up what they have eaten. I put my suitcase out so my cats can look at it several days before I leave on my vacation. My cats can get used to the fact slowly by seeing my suitcase sitting out that I will be going soon. Cats do not like any changes whatsoever in their daily routine. I wear some of my clothing to sit out so my cats can curl up. Cats feel more at ease when they have something with your scent to sleep on or smell.

Having a new kitten in the household will make your older cats anxious; make sure you spend much time with them so they do not feel left out or think you do not love them anymore. Give your cat some special cat treats or tuna canned in water, making them feel extra special.

I have someone check on my cats every day on vacation. My cats are given fresh water every day for optimal health. Their food dishes are kept whole, and their litter boxes are cleaned daily. My cats have nice clean towels to sleep on while I am gone or my bed or heated cat beds.

Cats like to play with catnip-filled mice and other cat toys while you are gone, which helps them relax. My cats like to bird watch through my picture window. Put something out to help your cat occupy his day while you are on vacation. I have plenty of cat toys in my cat’s open toy box for them to choose from so they will not get bored while I am gone.

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