Albert had a bad case of ear mites earlier this summer. As a result he has an open sore on the top of his head, and because of that open sore, he had to wear one of those ridiculous looking cones. The movie UP came out this year, and it refers to this cone as the cone of shame. Albert does not like this cone at all. It is uncomfortable, it gets in the way of eating/snuggling/ sleeping, and it interferes with his whiskers (which help with his balance). Seeing him in the cone has me thinking about life as it relates to God's working in us.
Sometimes we do things that get us in trouble. In Albert's case, he was allowed outside; got ear mites, scratched himself too much and needs this. Albert did not know that he was going to get ear mites, but this is the consequence of that action. He is not an outdoor cat. And so he cannot fend off nature like other cats can. He has to wear this cone until he gets better.
Sometimes when we get into trouble, our path to healing does not look like the best way. It can be humiliating, it can look funny, and it can be uncomfortable. When I enter into those times, I must remember that this is for the best, and God will use the humiliating, funny, and uncomfortable things to shape and mold me into a better person.
I am wondering, do you have any cones of shame moments in your life?
This whole cat sitting thing is pretty interesting! I wonder what tomorrow will bring!
In His service, Crazy Pete
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