Father in heaven, we come to you once again, Lord, and we thank you that we can, but this time we come with sad hearts for some little kittens, Lord, and for our friend JL, who's been so looking fwd to caring for a couple of your little creatures, Lord. But we're once again reminded that we live in a fallen creation, and we long for the day when there's no more tears or pain and suffering ... when our wonderful Saviour Jesus bursts forth and makes all things new. Til then, Lord, we ask for your comfort for our friend JL, and we DO pray for these little kitty-cats as well, Lord. We know You know what's best for all involved, and we thank you that you've loved us enough to show us we can trust you, Father, even though we often don't understand. I take this time also to thank you again for my lttle buddy that you allowed me to have for 14 years. I'm sorry that I wasn't a better caretaker for him, Lord, especially in the end, and it still hurts a year and a half later, that I had to say goodbye. I know in hindsight it had to be, Lord, and I thank you that your hand of love and grace was there to keep things from being much worse, even though I so shamefully was living with my back to you. Thank you for your grace, mercy, patience and lovingkindness, Lord, and thank you for the friends here on cchat that have a heart for you and all your creatures great and small. Thank you for holding and caring for us, Father, just as we desire to hold and care for your little ones, in Jesus' name, amen.