And when you step on a stepping stone labeled failure, the bomb of discouragement can blow you off your path.
Tag Archives: lessons from our pets
Being Intentional
Isn’t Jesus supposed to smooth out your sails in life?
All Knowing Love
Vern barged through the doggy door with his muddy paws creating prints all over my clean wood floor. He jumped up and down in front of Bee and then made his way to the blanket in front of the fire. As annoying as it is to clean the mud from the floor, his behavior isContinue reading “All Knowing Love”
Voices
It was clear that Vern was not feeling well. He ignored his food and only wanted to lie down in front of the fire. Bee, on the other hand, was eager to go after the extra bowl of food that she didn’t need, given we are watching her waist line. All morning, we tried toContinue reading “Voices”
Looking Forward
It is so easy in today’s world to be preoccupied with the views that come to us from all directions.
Pouring Courage into One Another
I walked in the door after being away for a day and Carl was there to jump up and welcome me. I admit that I love the unsolicited encouragement that both he and Bee lavish upon me, no matter how long I have been away. Dogs are so wonderful when it comes to demonstrating theirContinue reading “Pouring Courage into One Another”
Trading in Bitterness for Blessings
It was clear that Bee was bitter about her situation. It had been three weeks of hearing the casted paw clunk across the wooden floor. Bee’s freedom had been compromised and instead of free reign of going in and out, she had to have her paw wrapped before going out into the yard. As sheContinue reading “Trading in Bitterness for Blessings”
Stuck
Carl is stuck. It has been several nights that he has not budged from the couch. No matter what I say to him, he refuses to get up and go back to the chair that has been his bed for countless nights. I have several theories that may be causing my little guy to chooseContinue reading “Stuck”