Unconditional Love

to love... someone regardless of one's actions or beliefs. 

It is a concept comparable to true love, a term which is more frequently used to describe love between lovers.

Unconditional love is frequently used to describe love between family members, comrades in arms and between others in highly committed relationships.

It has also been used in religious context to describe God's love for humankind.

Maggie K looking to her Pack Leader for direction

Emily hoping the vegetables and dip become available

Emily "caught" on the pillows Christmas Morning, snuggled and resting

Timber? climbs the family tree, just "put up" with no ornaments...

These "family members" greet us at the door every afternoon and snuggle up close every night. They check on us when we stay in bed too long and guard the kitchen floor for mistakes - when meal preparation is underway. They immediately return any love and affection - and they jump on us after we inadvertently step on them.

Rarely sitting still for a photo... staring into our eyes as a fine example of "Unconditional Love"  - the true spirit of these High Holidays. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and certainly Happy New Year - These "Kids" and I Wish you all the best!