There was no disputing it. Carl was comfortable and he didn’t want to move. It was turning 9:00 am and he wasn’t even thinking about the possibility of getting up. But do you blame him? He had nowhere to go and the sleep he was going in and out of was just too enjoyable toContinue reading “Carl’s Comfort Spot”
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Pushing Forward into Confidence
Carl hid behind the blanket and it was clear he didn’t want to be seen. When he heard the closing of the door, he knew he had missed his opportunity to ride in the shot gun seat in the big black truck. Instead of riding with my husband on their regular Sunday morning drive, CarlContinue reading “Pushing Forward into Confidence”
The Passing of a Loved One
Carl’s friend Leo had to be put down today. Leo was a very special dog. I know because we had the privilege of taking care of him for six weeks while his human family transitioned into their new home. Leo had a way of letting you know that you were loved. People tell us thatContinue reading “The Passing of a Loved One”
Traveling Through The Rough Times
Carl was in a funk. Almost every waking moment he was constantly seeking out our attention. It had gotten to be pretty annoying in the last couple of days. It didn’t make any sense. We were home more now than ever before. He was getting a long walk every day and receiving more treats thanContinue reading “Traveling Through The Rough Times”
The Promise of the Present
Carl was clearly upset. Even though he wanted the spot in front of the fire, he didn’t want his sister Bee to occupy his place on the sofa. She looked too comfortable and he didn’t like it. He should be occupying the space that she now claimed as her own. Carl is no stranger toContinue reading “The Promise of the Present”
Not For You
For the last couple of years, I have written about Carl, my French bull dog, with the attempt to help others see a glimpse of how God works in very mysterious ways. But what I recently discovered is that my writings have not been for you at all. They have been for me. Each week,Continue reading “Not For You”
Not the Dog I Wanted
I have to confess that Carl was not the dog I wanted. I wanted the brown female dog that had died when her mother rolled on top of her. But knowing it could take a long time before a brown female was born, my husband and I settled on the fawn colored male. Earlier inContinue reading “Not the Dog I Wanted”
Living Life in the Present
Carl loves his walks. Next to being fed, taking a walk around the block is what he lives for. He and his sister Bee constantly compete for who will lead their pack around the three mile path marked out by their humans. With his ears perked up and his body stiff and alert, Carl walksContinue reading “Living Life in the Present”
Carl’s Christmas Outfit
Carl knew it was coming. If it wasn’t for the car ride and being ushered into the pet store wasn’t enough of a clue, being surrounded by several employees assisting with the buckles and straps was a sure sign that he was going to get a Christmas outfit. Given that Carl can sometimes be mistakenContinue reading “Carl’s Christmas Outfit”
Christmas Preparations
Carl moved into the narrow kitchen space and looked up at me with his deep brown eyes. It was clear what he wanted. Any kind of morsel would do but he definitely favored the salty taste of meat. Since I have been spending more time in the kitchen to prepare for Christmas, Carl and BeeContinue reading “Christmas Preparations”