Our Companions January 26, 2013
Posted by nrhatch in Animals, Humor, Joke.trackback
Adam and Eve said, “Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you anymore. We are lonesome, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.”
God said, “I will create a companion for you so you will know love even when you cannot see me. No matter of how selfish or childish you behave, this new companion will accept you as you are and love you as I do.”
God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve.
It was a very good animal.
And God was pleased.
And the new animal was happy to be with Adam and Eve and wagged its tail.
Adam said, “Lord, I have named all the animals in the Kingdom, but I cannot think of a fitting name for this new animal.”
God said, “this new animal is a reflection of my love for you, so its name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call it DOG.”
Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them.
No matter what.
Adam and Eve were comforted.
God was pleased.
Dog was content and wagged his tail.
One day, an angel came to the Lord and said, “Adam and Eve are filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well.”
God said, “I will create for them another companion who will see them as they are. This companion will remind them of their limitations and they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration.”
God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve.
Cat would not obey Adam and Eve. Cat hissed and scratched. Cat reminded Adam and Eve they were not supreme beings.
Adam and Eve learned humility and were greatly improved.
God was pleased.
Dog was happy.
And cat?
Cat didn’t give a shit one way or the other.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Source: e-mail from an unknown author (sent by Joe M.)
Related post: The Terrier’s Apprentice (Kate Shrewsday)
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I always laugh at this Biblical story every time it’s shared. Thank you.
It’s a keeper . . .
Ha, ha, ha. That’s awesome. You might get a kick out of this:
Hahaha! That’s funny . . . in a creepy sort of way. 😉
The cat’s hand gesture is Katherine’s favorite.
The original of this e-mail had a real cat flipping the bird at the end ~ through the magic of digital animation. But Tigger insisted that I use him as the bottom photo instead. And he’s the boss. 😀
Love it. Glad you had a laugh today.
This didn’t make us laugh out loud the way your e-mail did.
But our howls of laughter at the “shy girl’s comment” and the “just . . . just stop” quote crossed into the “politically incorrect” arena . . . and probably can’t be shared here.
Chicken!!!!!!!!!
I would hate to offend any stupid people out there.
In that case…the sky is the limit.
There is no limit to some people’s stupidity. 😉
A story that I know all too well.
Whether through dog’s steadfast devotion or cat’s aloof spirit, pets rock! 😀
Lol – Lol – Lol. Nancy, this needs to be canonized in the Bible. I thought it was great. Thank you.
And . . . it’s Tigger tested and approved.
Ah ha that’s a good one!
It rings true . . . and it was fun to illustrate.
HAAAA! This is awesome! Thank you for giving me a big chuckle this morning! 😀
You’re welcome. I figured this would tickle a funny bone here and there.
Nancy I loved this! I just read it to CH.. 🙂 Tigger looks good and he does look like he is the boss. Interesting read he has there!
Glad you enjoyed, Pix! Tigger is looking good . . . and he’s still got a spring in his step (especially if TREATS are involved). Paws still crossed.
Thanks for the Sunday morning laugh, haha
Enjoy your Sunday . . . we’re lagging behind here. It’s still Saturday Night.
I love this, it’s hilarious, and describes cats to a T!
Doesn’t it! They’ve got cat-titude and purr-sonality.
This is hilarious! Owning 3 dogs and living with 3 cats (I’m pretty sure they own me) I do think cats were created to put us in our place.
Um, it doesn’t look like you’re reading that book without asking permission first 🙂 (Love Tigger…he’s just adorable 🙂
That’s a large menagerie, Janna! And, yes, Tigger gets first dibs on anything that grabs his interest.
Tigger is looking great. Love his expression…
This photo is a couple years old . . . but Tigger is still looking good. He’s still got a bounce in his step and a twinkle in his eye. 😀
Sounds about right, plausible most certainly. Elvira’s manners and attitude has me convinced that dog is derivative of Dōgen.
What a great name . . . Elvira. 😀
You captured the cat’s reaction perfectly.
Gotta love those cats for keeping us humble.
Cats are masters at the “what have you done for me lately?” philosophy of life. 😀
Great companion piece to Kate’s post! I can see the superiority and feel the disdain for anyone who questions him.
Tigger is an affable sort of cat . . . when so inclined. 😉
So true, Nancy 😀 They keep us on our toes, don’t they? Thank you for the link!
They do . . . while adding delight to life! Hope your migraine departs in short order.
Is this from Rufus, the 13th apostle?*
*Chris Rock reference
Yes . . . from the gospels of Rufus.
oh what a fun story Nancy.
You cat’s beautiful. How did you get him to pose on a book like that?
Thanks, Rosie. Tigger is a handsome fellow; he loves to pose on top of things . . . the book I’m reading, the newspaper BFF is flipping through. the suitcase I’m trying to pack, etc. The real trick is getting “it” out from under him without getting scratched. 😉
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