Phil is a horrible name for a cat. Especially for a kitten. Maybe horrible is overdoing it but seriously...Phil? This is Phil:
Cute isn't he? I rescued him from the shelter on June 20th and I didn't give him that name, the shelter did. So far the Snowbeast isn't very excited about him. She doesn't seem to see the possible friendship and good times they could have together if only she would stop with the hissing and growling. Here's how Phil entered the picture. I was listening to Francis Chan (who encourages me so much) and he was talking about rescuing kids from prostitution and the slave trade. and I got all worked up and wanted to rescue someone. It's a bit tricky finding a person who needs to be rescued, so I ended up at the local shelter where they are OVERLOADED with kittens right now, and 2 hours later came home with Phil. He had his little face pressed up against the cage and his eyes closed and he was doing the silent cry, which might be the most pitiful thing in the world. Turns out he was running a fever and had an upper respiratory infection which we are still trying to get under control. The face in the picture - that's what happens when ice cream comes out of the freezer. He loves ice cream with a white hot passion.
I think these two rescue cats are just the beginning of something big. For years now I've wanted to start a rescue society where we (that would be me and whoever else loves Jesus and wants to get involved) would come to the rescue of anyone who is being mistreated, abused or neglected by someone bigger and/or stronger than them. I'm pretty sure that's hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of people. So I'm going to have to trust the Holy Spirit to make it happen because on my own I can barely get myself out of bed in the morning, but with Him, it could all be taken care of in one day. I want my life to be exceptional in that whatever I do, it only makes sense that God did it and not me. I want to be like Moses who knew and talked to God one on one, and not like the millions of Israelites who were too afraid to go near the mountain and know God personally.
And that, my friends, is the story of Phil...which might not be his permanent name. Let me know if you have a better one. And if God asks you to go rescue someone or something, just go do it. We'll start small and soon the whole world will be a better place.
Comments (13)
Miracle Scoop because he loves ice cream and everything he has been though.
Posted by Ashley | July 2, 2009 8:45 AM
I like Phil! Definitly somthing about ice cream. hmmmm
Posted by morgan | July 2, 2009 12:14 PM
Charlie!
I had two charlies!
Charlie Sr.
Charlie Jr.
Posted by Haley | July 2, 2009 4:17 PM
Carmallow - because of the caramel color on his head and the fluffy white marshmallow of the rest of him. Carm for short. Congrats on your new addition!
Posted by Anonymous | July 2, 2009 6:36 PM
I think if you want to start a rescue center God will have part in it, you already rescued a kitten and although you were very excited to take him home he was probably the most excited, because animals can't talk we can see the signs of there moods. so anyway back to the point he felt probably nice and cozy at his new home, meaning if you wanted to start some rescue center that if you do start it that same feeling your Phil felt will be felt in the others who have or are expected to be rescued. The only other 2 names I can think of is 1.Faith 2.hope or you could keep his name to Phil?????????
Posted by Sarah | July 2, 2009 8:34 PM
HI! I am a girl obsessed with animals, and I think it is really great you are able to have God work through you in such a fun and wonderful way. Next summer, I will be able to volunteer at my local veterinary hospital, too. I am praying for you, your animals (past and present), and how God works through you.
Posted by Bethany | July 2, 2009 9:18 PM
I got a good name! how about second chance, or chance for short
Posted by Olivia | July 3, 2009 12:07 AM
For names how about Reddy for redeemed?
Or Zee Zee for AmaZING Grace. But Zee Zee is sort of a girls name and I suppose he is a boy. Or I guess you could call him Sneezy for his lungs. (poor little creature!) Or even fudge for fudge ice cream. My favorite is probably Reddy.
Posted by Catherine | July 6, 2009 9:33 PM
i looovvveee Miracle Scoop!!! thats sooo cute!!!!
and i love(Phil's) story!!!!
Posted by Bailey, | July 8, 2009 1:58 PM
how about michaelangelo!
Posted by Anonymous | July 11, 2009 6:19 PM
i think its awsome to want to start a rescue society stick with it!
Posted by megan | July 21, 2009 6:55 PM
stick with your dream one day you could make it come true
Posted by megan | July 21, 2009 6:59 PM
I think the name Phil is awesome. It's unique (like him) and he probably is already used to the name Phil, so changing it would be confusing.
Megan
Posted by Megan | July 2, 2010 10:05 AM