February 25, 2016 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Need I Say More Series #3

I am for life!

Death is my least favorite topic to write about, but it can be the best intro into writing about life.

I cry when things die. I simply love life and all God brings with it. There is nothing more rejuvenating as walking through a maternity ward in a hospital—you can feel life flowing down the hallways and through each room—it’s in the air.

I also love seeing things grow, trees, shrubs, garden plants, and flowers on hillsides. Newborn animals are most people’s favorites and mind too. But there are risks in life being born. I have done my share of crying when animals die.

A few years ago, I had a baby lamb die in my arms after it got injured. To this day I cannot erase the memories of what the lamb went through. I have also assisted animals that had biological needs when born—often I could not save them. All of this breaks my heart each and every time.

I recently lost an ewe (female sheep) that had twins. She got Twin Lamb Disease. I did not know about the disease till it was too late. My wife and I did everything we knew, as well as, talking with people who lost sheep to the disease. It was tragic!

The unborn lambs (in the trimester) begin to deplete all the nutrients from their mother, which can send the mother into a coma. I know better now, what to look for, and what to do but it does not help the pain go away. It hurts knowing I could not help her and watching her give all she had for her twins.

Do I love life, yes way too much. Do I hate death, yes I do. I am told there are animals in heaven. I am looking forward to seeing God placing the breath of life back into everything I loved. I am looking forward to seeing my dad, my brother, close friends, and the many animals that I have loved.

When people ask me or tell me of tragedies—my answer is simple—I am for life! And, because I love life I fight for it on every level for any reason. I am sure God wants me to have this strong desire and passion for life, breath, and opportunity to live. Yes, God will wipe away every tear I have shed and give me life forever more. I can hardly wait for that day.

Come Lord Jesus, come!

WWJWMTD

Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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