Have you ever wondered what qualities make a good friend. Could they be loyalty, unconditional love, selflessness, honoring or trustworthiness?

As I was pondering these qualities, I realized that my dog that died was a true friend, a buddy.

God gives us what we need and desire to bring us comfort and love. I am thankful for the gift God gave me in Buddy, my sweet Dachshund.

Will I see Him again I wondered as I sorrowfully put him down.

Revelations 4:11 says, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

“For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Romans 8:20-21

God created all things and will restore all things. Because of God’s Word, I have hope.