tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post2628164938123676032..comments2024-01-17T13:19:24.071-06:00Comments on Salvation And Survival: Love In Its Purest FormPam Kohlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-819119431794950172013-07-25T10:01:34.518-05:002013-07-25T10:01:34.518-05:00It is certainly easy to become disillusioned with ...It is certainly easy to become disillusioned with our fellow man; especially with the corruption, greed, and blasphemy that is exhibited daily. And, yes, animals give us love in the purest form, but please don't give up on man just yet. Remember that we are made in God's image, and perhaps He has given us the love of animals 1) to remind us that we are capable of feeling and showing such love, and 2) to give us a picture of how we are to continue to love, even when we (or others) fall short. Do you think that man has always shown perfect love to animals? Yet they never hold us accountable, and continue to nurture our souls with their unconditional love. I, am like you --- pretty fed up with the human race and the world, right now. But I think that God gives us images like Schoep and John to remind us to keep trying. It's not easy in today's world, but despair is the only other option, and I'm not ready to go there yet. Keep your chin up and keep looking up!Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-20387620648012439102013-07-24T21:46:53.562-05:002013-07-24T21:46:53.562-05:00Thank you for posting this again. I seen this and...Thank you for posting this again. I seen this and the tears ran, and right now as I post to you, my eyes are welling up.<br />God gave us animals to care for, look after, and help the earth, everything has a reason and purpose. I unfortunately, do not like the human race in any form except for certain people that I blog with or know in person. I am the rough around the edges Christian, I know that I am suppose to care for my fellow man, but I don't, especially now with everything that is going on in the world.<br />Thank you again for your post.<br />denimflyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04737448177805751756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-12092863533102603812013-07-24T15:57:21.843-05:002013-07-24T15:57:21.843-05:00Those of us who have been blessed with God's g...Those of us who have been blessed with God's gift of a loving dog can identify with this photo. The emotions it evokes almost cause pain; the love is so evident and if you've experienced it yourself then you can actually feel what John felt, holding his beloved companion and not wanting to let go. I keep returning to this photo because it reminds me of the ones I have loved and lost -- each one of them precious to me. And yes, I am one of those crazy Christians who thinks I will be reunited with them in Heaven. The love they have given me has to be straight from God, so it must return to Him, too, right? Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-44972618313888333702013-07-23T22:14:58.154-05:002013-07-23T22:14:58.154-05:00Just wanted to add a thank you for this post. As w...Just wanted to add a thank you for this post. As with everyone, it does bring tears of joy and sadness to my eyes and heart. So glad that John was able to help Schoep and in turn gave John love. I truly love this beautiful, kind story and I am going to keep it close and will remember it always. I have a rescue Black Lab female that I saved along the road two years ago and I tried very hard to see if I could find her home, but no one claimed her. I was ready to place her in a loving home but decided that I couldn't because the bond I had with her at that point was too close. Everyone says that I saved her, but I make it clear that she saved me in so many ways and we're now inseparable! I feel the pain of the loss for John and I hope that in the future that he'll reach out again and find another special friend like Schoep and share that love once again. We can never replace our friends, but we can make new ones and be there in their time of need and share what love God has given us to share. Schoep will be waiting for John on the other side someday and they will once again be able to have a happy reunion!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-90586928881419449732013-07-23T15:00:36.543-05:002013-07-23T15:00:36.543-05:00There is so much love in this single moment captur...There is so much love in this single moment captured on film ... it is almost indescribable. And just like you, I can't lok at it without tears welling up as I remember the time I had to tell my Yellow Lab, Jewel, good-bye. God must love us a whole lot to let us experience this kind of love. They are the perfect example for us.Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-18748241161385929512013-07-23T12:44:04.567-05:002013-07-23T12:44:04.567-05:00thank you for posting this. this took place up in...thank you for posting this. this took place up in my neck of the woods, and it still brings tears to my eyes. God blessed us with animals...the unconditional love they give to us humans is a wonderful example of the love we are told to give others. <br />Rest In Peace, Shoep. <br />John, as a fellow rescue dog(s) owner, my heart goes out to you. lynneinMNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919732300332224012noreply@blogger.com