Where Are You?

 

Yesterday, my little cat Sunny was locked out of the house accidentally. I found myself feeling a little sad at the thought that I may not find her. She has always been an indoor cat, and isn't familiar with the outside world. I just kept going to the front door and calling her name, and whispering little prayers that she would find her way home.

"Sunny, Where Are You?"

I kept searching in all her favorite hiding places inside our home in case she was ignoring me. Anyone who has had a cat knows what I am talking about, they can ignore you all day if they choose too. I found myself going to one of my favorite pictures of my daughter holding my dear Sunny. Well that night, I decided I would wait-up all night by the door if I had to, and wait patiently for her to return. It was about 20 degrees that evening, so I put on my warmest jacket, my Ugg boots, gloves, scarf, and cracked the door open, and sat there calling for her. As I sat there calling her, I was reminded how much our Heavenly Father loves us, calls us, and how patiently HE waits for us, it is never too late to come home. After what seemed like the longest night, little Sunny came walking in the door. She was cold and hungry, but ever so grateful to be home and see me, by the sound of her purring. Well we rejoiced and celebrated at the return of our furry friend, and called all family members that had worried with us. We held her tight, gave her kisses, checked her thoroughly to make sure she wasn't injured. I can only imagine the celebration we'll have when we see our Heavenly Father who waits patiently for us with HIS open arms? Can you?