A slice of Eden

Just a passing thought and a reminder of days we have not seen.

When I go over to my parents house their are dogs. When I go over to my uncles house their are cats. In weeks past I was struck by a thought as I sat with one of the puppies. She has a habit of being very afraid of strangers and yet once she welcomes you in she goes from dog-mode to cat-mode, rubbing the length of her side against you and leaning on you where you stand or sit. A very loving dog indeed. I sat with her outside for a few minutes as she sat down against me. That wasn't close enough of course so every few seconds she would shift her weight against me a bit more, thankfully she isn't a large dog. Her complete comfort-ability is what struck me at that moment. It stood in stark contrast to the rabbits and birds and other animals that flee at the mere sight of humans. It made me think for a minute, "Is this what Eden was like in terms of animals and people?" Maybe that isn't really important, but it was an interesting moment. We know that animals and man had no fear of each other, no aggression towards each other, in Eden. We also know that things are so very different out here in the world.

Anyway, tonight I'll leave work and as I pass the birds on the fence and in the rose bush they will fly away. The squirrels under the trees will bolt and climb to get away. This is what we see as normal and truly it is, but it wasn't always so. So next time you cuddle with your puppy or kitty remember their love for you and your love for them. It's a little slice of Eden... (^_^)