Three Legged Dogs Can Do ANYTHING!!

Dear God,
I saw a three legged dog the other day playing ball with his owner. There were other dogs around too, but he was the one that always caught the ball and brought it back. I have two questions about this?

1. Why can't people be like dogs when OUR legs (physical and proverbial) are cut off?
2. If we lose something in our lives, is that supposed to WEAKEN us or STRENGTHEN us?

What are the simple answers to these questions? Oh, wait, that is THREE questions. Sorry.

Love,
Me:)

{Daily Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:10-13}
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204:10-13&version=NIV

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13