The "familiars" of my life

Familiar

I'm reading a book right now where two of the characters in it have "bond" animals.  These animals helped them do their jobs and were an intregal part of their lives.  They brought comfort and companionship.  A familiar part of their lives if you will.  :)

So when I looked at the word familiar I thought hmm...that would be a different take on this word wouldn't it?   To talk about "familiars"...those animals that are a distinct part of our lives.  You can think of them in witchy terms, or on fantasy terms, or you can think like I do.  Animals that are part of our lives that make a difference to how we live. 

Take for instance this fellow.  The lad chose him 9 years ago and he's been a constant companion.  Getting a tad grumpy in his older age, but overall, a great companion for one boy child, a very familiar site to see the two of them reading on a bed together.

We got this handsome fellow at the local humane society. Our Mr. Milo was a not a cat to be left alone so when our old cat died, he became the replacement.  We needed to grow into liking each other, he liked my hubby since the day he came home and that fondness has lasted.  Mr. Chase can often be found sitting on the armchair beside hubby as he works.  He notices when it's bed time and he'll meet my fellow up at the bed, with a special meow just for him.  A familiar for my man you think?  :)

Finally we come to my Wafer.  She's not at my side but I see her once to three times a day.  She's a flemish giant cross off my favourite doe ever named Biscuit.  She is SO not like her mother unless you get her upset with you (i.e. groom her when moulting badly).  Her mom liked only me (though my lad worked hard to win her over), but Wafer loves everyone.  She was supposed to be a breeding rabbit but proved sterile and I never found in in my heart to rehome her so she's become a pet.  An excellent rabbit is hard to find, and Wafer is an excellent rabbit.

Now I got to add this: as much as I appreciate these "familiars" in my life...and honestly, I'd be kinda lost if I didn't have them to care for.   There is a familiar part of my life that I'd be dead without.  That's the saving grace of my Lord.  He is a comfort, a companion, an ever listening ear.  A teacher, a healer, the bringer of life.   He is more than any animal or anything given to me.  He's (give me some lisence here okay)... the familiar of familiars. King of kings, Lord of Lords, prime minister of prime ministers, President of presidents.  He's above everything and yet...and yet he stops and calls me, little old me.. one of his own.  And that is something I could not live without.

How about you?

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This is a five minute Friday post. the word prompt is brought to us by Miss Kate over at Five Minute Friday.  What is Five Minute Friday?  Well it's a party of a group of like minded folks who gather on Friday to do a five minute free write around a singular word.  AND THEN (and this is the most important part) we take the time to offer up encouragement to each other on this writing journey.  It's fun, though it's not always easy, but it is always good.   Come join us won't you?  You are always welcome.

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