Today was thrilling! Just like new parents, we were a bit apprehensive, overwhelmed, uncertain yet absolutely overjoyed to bring our new boys, Boomer and Beethoven, (8.5 weeks young puppies), home. We have waited, anticipated, longed for and imagined this day for what seemed like an eternity. Then it finally arrived.
Oh, how they have changed our world. Our faces have been licked, hands have been sniffed, necks clawed and yes...one even threw up on me twice on the way home. (Note to self: One puppy gets carsick...just like me!) Then news of extremely cold weather turned our plans into a new strategy when we brought them inside for the night. (I vowed this would NOT happen...but oh, they are so cute and we don't want them sick or cold on a rough night like this!) :)
How do we feel tonight? Exhausted...excited...blessed...and full of love for these precious puppy boys. What about the makeshift "bed" in our entryway...the clothes and blankets that had to be washed as soon as we got home...the marks on our necks and the nips on our fingers? Blessed! It's part of loving them!
You see...it's all about perspective. Because we love Boomer and Beethoven, we don't mind the work, surprises and change of plans. Love...wins!
Isn't that how life is? Sure there are times of heartache, tragedy, uncertainty and suffering. There are also blessings, hope, joy and peace because He loves us! It's about our focus. I will not minimize the pain in this world. We cannot deny it or dismiss it. But I know Who holds me together and will carry me through. His...love...wins! And that makes all the difference in my perspective on this journey.♥~thl
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4: 8>9
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