For His Service

John-Michael has wanted his own dog for some time.   We already have two dogs,  Olivie; , a deaf, loud Papillon poodle mix and Dirk, an old schnauzer poodle mix who doesn't like other dogs.   I thought we had to wait until Dirk passed away from old age, but at 12 he is still active and healthy.  So, we started the puppy search.  So Enters this face: We thought instantly that he looked like WolfMan Jack.  We call him Wolfie for short..    With all of his doctor's appointments and all of his surgeries, we knew a cuddle bug was needed.  He fits the bill.   We love Wolfie. Welcome to the family.  He was born in June and has been a part of our family since early September.  He is finally potty trained.  Now if I could get him to stop chewing on shoes and on the furniture.  Ideas?

Being a mom is so fun... but being a mom is so hard.   Grab the laughs where you can.  Focus on "this too shall pass. "   Enjoy the day.   

Yesterday we got 3 inches of rain...and it was our day to help at the Horse Rescue.   I knew I couldn't get my scooter through the mud. (the scooter that keeps the weight off of my broken leg..)   .so I bought a heavy duty trash bag,   wrapped my boot, and grabbed my normal sneakers that I wear to the horse rescue.  And   ...I  drove to the rescue in the pouring rain.    So,  I finally arrived to the horse rescue, and it is still POURING.  I reach back  behind me to gather what I need so I can get out of the van and start working.    I grab my protective trash bag and place it on my orthopedic boot (that protects my stress fracture)..... and I reach back to get my icky shoe that I wear to the horse farm... and realize I have the wrong shoe (I need the right shoe/ but I had the left shoe).  LOL. Russell is often telling me I have my shirt on backwards..or inside out.  It is just part of being me. ...

In this video, this daddy (the toddler calls him "papa") is lovingly playing hide and seek with his two-year old daughter.. all while she has a camera strapped to her head.  It is so sweet to see things from her point of view.  After watching this video,    my mind moved to this morning's sermon that I heard at Grace Fellowship Church.   As  I mediated on the sermon  .........that we need not focus on morality or a  list of do and do nots..as much as we should elevate..dwell on.. be in constant awe of the gospel..., ...remembering/ acknowledging that Christ's love compels us..and the Holy Spirit changes us.        I thought this video is a good picture of how people  usually think.    .... We think we can comprehend  our Heavenly Father.  We think we can fully comprehend the gospel.  We need to daily be  amazed by it.  We think we can .....i...

Michael Jr. is a Funny comedian!  I hope you enjoy this Saturday laugh. Sometimes you just have to laugh!