tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post660078938057306005..comments2023-07-19T18:07:56.603-04:00Comments on Progressive Christian Reflections by Chris Glaser: Hobbes Found MeChris Glaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05053827119412315808noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-59686902507483040722015-07-30T22:22:33.184-04:002015-07-30T22:22:33.184-04:00Amazing story. Thank you for sharing.Amazing story. Thank you for sharing.wtjones72https://www.blogger.com/profile/02131591701753537749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-80037854410714266062015-07-22T17:53:39.525-04:002015-07-22T17:53:39.525-04:00What a beautiful tribute, Chris. I am so sorry fo...What a beautiful tribute, Chris. I am so sorry for the loss you and Wade have in your life right now. Sixteen years is a long time, but not nearly long enough for such a sweet soul like Hobbes. Thanks again for sharing this story. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205165578022716409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-9841064033502195882015-07-22T13:08:35.529-04:002015-07-22T13:08:35.529-04:00Chris, thanks for reflecting on Hobbes and for pos...Chris, thanks for reflecting on Hobbes and for posting pictures. What a delightful creature. Would that we learned as much about unconditional love from people as we do from animals. Starts with us, doesn't it?Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354842916205571677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-53116440284578619572015-07-22T11:15:50.454-04:002015-07-22T11:15:50.454-04:00I was taking care of feral cats this morning and w...I was taking care of feral cats this morning and wondered why i was not taking care of the homeless guys near the same area. Why? But, anyway, THANK for sharing your thoughts with us. You are in fellowship. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-91043204432461256452015-07-22T08:59:27.379-04:002015-07-22T08:59:27.379-04:00Thanks, Zac! Good to hear from you. Thanks, Zac! Good to hear from you. Chris Glaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053827119412315808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-55107240899978278842015-07-22T08:03:52.418-04:002015-07-22T08:03:52.418-04:00" It was not lost on me that homeless men wer..." It was not lost on me that homeless men were helping find shelter for this homeless dog, and that our sympathies for the homeless are more frequently directed toward pets than people." WOW. That just convicted me this morning.<br /><br />Praying for you through your loss, Chris.Southeastern NAMA Recoveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00323139459261292174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-57100791993692706572015-07-22T07:41:35.320-04:002015-07-22T07:41:35.320-04:00Brings tears to my eyes! Thank you!Brings tears to my eyes! Thank you!Chris Glaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053827119412315808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-27043721928867802842015-07-22T06:34:02.875-04:002015-07-22T06:34:02.875-04:00I'M STILL HERE
Friend, please don’t mourn for...I'M STILL HERE <br />Friend, please don’t mourn for me <br />I’m still here, though you don’t see. <br />I’m right by your side each night and day and within your heart I long to stay.<br />and within your heart I long to stay.<br /><br />My body is gone but I’m always near. <br />I’m everything you feel, see or hear.<br />My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart <br />as long as you keep me alive in your heart.<br /><br />I’ll never wander out of your sight-<br />I’m the brightest star on a summer’s night.<br />I’ll never be beyond your reach-<br />I’m the warm moist sand when you’re at the beach.<br /><br />I’m the colorful leaves when fall comes around <br />and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.<br />I’m the beautiful flowers of which you’re so fond,<br />The clear cool water in a quiet pond.<br /><br />I’m the first bright blossom you’ll see in the spring,<br />The first warm raindrop that April will bring.<br />I’m the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,<br />and you’ll see that the face in the moon shine is mine.<br /><br />When you start thinking there’s no one to love you,<br />you can talk to through the Lord up above you.<br />I’ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,<br />and you’ll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.<br /><br />I’m the hot salty tears that flow when you weep<br />and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.<br />I’m the smile you see on a baby’s face.<br />Just look for me friend, I’m every place!<br /><br />I stood by your bed last night, <br />I came to have a peep.<br />I could see that you were crying, <br />You found it hard to sleep.<br /><br />I whined to you softly <br />as you brushed away a tear,<br />"It's me, I haven't left you, <br />I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."<br /><br />I was close to you at breakfast, <br />I watched you pour the tea,<br />You were thinking of the many times, <br />your hands reached down to me.<br /><br />I was with you at the shops today, <br />Your arms were getting sore.<br />I longed to take your parcels, <br />I wish I could do more.<br /><br />I was with you at my grave today, <br />You tend it with such care.<br />I want to re-assure you, <br />that I'm not lying there.<br /><br />I walked with you towards the house, <br />as you fumbled for your key.<br />I gently put my paw on you, <br />I smiled and said " it's me."<br /><br />You looked so very tired, <br />and sank into a chair.<br />I tried so hard to let you know, <br />that I was standing there.<br /><br />It's possible for me, <br />to be so near you every day.<br />To say to you with certainty, <br />"I never went away."<br /><br />You sat there very quietly, <br />then smiled, I think you knew...<br />In the stillness of that evening, <br />I was very close to you.<br /><br />The day is over... <br />I smile and watch you yawning<br />and say "good-night, God bless, <br />I'll see you in the morning."<br /><br />And when the time is right for you <br />to cross the brief divide,<br />I'll rush across to greet you <br />and we'll stand, side by side.<br /><br />I have so many things to show you, <br />there is so much for you to see.<br /> Be patient, live your journey out...<br />then come home to be with me.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com