Jewells of Thought

We have now had our big surprise for well over a week. So much has been going on and it’s a little crazy at times, but mostly good crazy. The reaction that my Mom and I had was reverberated in my niece and her cousins Friday and all weekend long.

She made excuses to get them over to see the puppies. We still had the threat looming over could we keep two dogs! Dad still isn’t completely as thrilled as we are over this and yet we still have them a week and a half after they were dropped at our doorstep.

My goodness, most of us have been wanting another dog for such a long time. The fact that this was in fact the answer to a prayer came days later. To be honest we all deal with a little depression in our lives including me. Although my Mom, while she was riding the bike and I was waiting my turn, told me categorically that she doesn’t believe I am depressed. Hearing that from her felt like a compliment.

So once again the duo being dropped at our house has been a blessing. Not only did my Mom and I need this new interaction in our lives; the Lord is slowly answering a prayer. Animals are good for depression it has been proven and my niece is totally one of those kids that love them. Now because of that interaction my brother seems to be opening up after only a week and a half being under the spell of the cute puppies. It has been a welcome change of pace for us and for him.

We all needed these two little German Shepherds to help us enjoy time with them. It’s really difficult to not smile around them unless they are wet and trying to get on my pants or little Mae is upending the water bowl so she can pick it up and take it 50 yards away from where it’s supposed to be. She did this at least 5 times on Sunday. I actually caught her in the act one time. I don’t think Ellie has done it, but I don’t know that for certain.

God’s mysterious ways… this little mild irritation that someone would just leave puppies at someone’s home like this shows how God can change it into a blessing. God’s handiwork changing chaos into a beautiful interaction for us!

Doesn’t it sometimes make you wonder why you don’t always leave your burdens on Him more? His time and will is always best!