Amen, sister! To let go and let God in all circumstances- it's the greatest freedom available to us, and the only antidote to the darkness. As a side note, we've also just come through a hurricane, and we have a sweet, rescued pup; a one-eyed goldendoodle so unsuited to anyone else that he was being given away for free on Craigslist. So glad we found him, and him, us. <3 Blessings on sweet Bea!
Hi Krissy! Thank you for reading this and leaving me such an uplifting comment :). And yesss... AMEN to letting go and letting God. True freedom. Minute by minute we have to give it our best and know that He is Sovereign.
And we are living in the worst times for dogs and many pets. I have never seen so many purebreds, overbred animals, dumped or given away. There is so much suffering and euthanasia of these animals. Mothers, puppies, pregnant mothers, designer dogs, etc., it's everyday all day. We have never seen Belgian Malinois's, K-9's in shelters, languishing, going down, Huskies, Goldendoodles, Labs, mostly from overbreeding, irresponsible breeding, and the need to have a social media presence, etc., then it becomes a reality, an expense, a hyper puppy, etc. I wish there could be a moratorium on breeding or a heavy tax on breeders. I've written so much about this. We also had to live next to a breeder for 18 years. Built our home as a family and then realized who lived nextdoor a few years later. At first he was nice and we didn't know what was going on. They do the Craigslist thing for the undesirable or put them down. He abused his animals, never let them out of cages, until the big show in the driveway for puppy season. I left our family home so sick from all the years of stuffing it down and/or trying to maintain a normal life next to it all. No one cared and I tried. He was truly evil and would take it out on neighbors. A very compromising situation. Prayer is everything. It's what we have.
I am so glad your beautiful and perfect doodle boy is with you. My son has one that he rescued too. They are awesome dogs. Rescues that is... We love our Bea! Every rescue is a blessing, always teaching us.
God Bless and thank you for reading and for subscribing! That means so much :)
Whew! I can't imagine what a shock that was once you realized what was happening right next door. And though that was so hard for you, I also see that God places us (or allows us to end up in places) where we feel strongly. The world needs more awareness and good people speaking out! Blessings on ALL your efforts, and I'll give an extra squeeze to our doodle boy (his name is Wink) for Bea! Kind of feel like these rescues all have a kindredness. <3
Looking forward to reading more of what you have to share!
Oh how I LOVE this Jenn! I’m going to keep this near my heart. Thank you so much for reading and leaving such sweetness. We love these emotional dogs don’t we? It was a good visit with Ian. A real blessing. Hope you have a good weekend and I pray you’re all doing well. Still praying for your family as I know your relatives have been going through hard things. oxox
It is a special prayer ☺️. I keep it close to mine, too.
I’m glad you had a good visit! I hope you’re all settled back home now. Thank you for the prayers, they are much appreciated! Sending love and blessings to you for the happiest of weekends ☺️❤️
Thank you Jenn! We are doing good! We had a terrible scare with our senior corgi, Jack, the night before we left (a week ago). Got him home and to the vet Monday and bloodwork showed he had a pancreatic attack 😔 We thought we were losing him 😩 Very dramatic and in a remote area - but he is doing great now! Thank God. It was not a high level one and all other organs, blood count was good 🙏🏻 He is 12 1/2 so we know his time is precious. He's been on a very strict diet (which he doesn't appreciate 😅) for pancreatitis and he's been good for two years since we adopted him - so it was a bit shocking! Our grandson turns 7 next Thursday so party tomorrow 🥳✨🩵 despite my telling him he can't grow up! 😭
You and I need to collab soon. Let me know when you're ready. I fly to get my mama and bring her home for two months (yay the holidays at home!) on Nov 5th - but I'll still want to write & create ☺️ I'm going to pray about a topic and idea. Sending you much love. ox
I will keep you and your family in my prayers! Enjoy the birthday and that’s so exciting to have your mom at your home. I hope it’s a lovely time. And fingers crossed fit the flight home. It probably is better than the next day, just in case things are a little crazy. ❤️
Oh no!!!! I’m so thankful he is ok. Poor guy. That must have been so scary. Have fun at the party and happy birthday to your grandson! I’m so glad you’ll be having your mama home for the holidays! Yes, let’s collaborate soon on something fun, I’ll put my thinking cap on, too. Safe travels to you and your mum! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Us too! He really scared us. But they know what they are doing when they shut down with an attack. Can’t imagine it if his levels were higher. He had very average levels. (face slap!). He was completely unresponsive.
Yes, I’m excited to have her. We have gone home to Oregon for Christmas since my dad passed and now it will be at our home for the first time in three years.
And I’m looking forward to doing something lovely together. We’ll think up something sweet. Thank you Jenn! I leave on the first to celebrate my brother’s birthday on the second and then bring her home on election day. Oh boy. Better then than the day after! At least that’s what my brother said. Praying over this country. oxox
Bea is beautiful… thanks for these of the sea too… will there be more photos I hope?! Love how you think in dog…wonder what’s in their minds! God’s gifts to us in the form of pets. I hope Bea is okay… the one you hurried to the vet. Much love for her…and her beautiful mama! ☺️🫶❤️🐾
Ahhh thank you my friend. These were beautiful moments. Almost surreal to be in such beauty. Bea is the hound in this image, She has a whole set of emotional issues - and will not eat the first day of every trip but could literally live in the car she loves it so much! Funny girl. Jack LOVES car rides too. But it was Jack, our senior corgi (formally our granddog) who is 12.5 right now. He is always good despite a hard skin condition, eye issues, etc., and anything else that breaks the bank! lol — On this trip he slowly shut down and we didn’t know what was going on when I realized that the pancreatitis he began two years ago (and that we got completely under control, breaking bank for crazy $$$ food, limited diet, etc.) was baaaack. I literally cried and prayed over him on Saturday night. We thought we were losing him. He woke up doing better and we made it home smooth Sunday. Took him first thing yesterday a.m. to vet and now awaiting bloodwork for signs of that or anything really. Senior dogs are our favorite but it’s most definitely hard at times. We adore him. Oh and p.s. : I wrote and put up more pics! Thank you for the love. Love you back. oxox
One of my dogs, Kindernacht — meaning child of the night in German was left tied up in the desert heat near a rest stop. 😭 when we found her, she became attached to our love and kindness. That first week I took her to be groomed and she came back with a big smile on her face. I still have the little bow that was in her hair. Bea looks so happy, just like Kindy.
I would love to be a feral animal for one day to understand that kind of freedom. Thank you Deborah! ✨🐶🐾♥️
What a beautiful name Charlotte! "Kindernacht" 🩷 Bless her. They do smile when they are finally loved. Bea is so sweet and mushy with our grandchildren, especially Violet. She just loves Vi. Fills me with so much joy.
Can you imagine what it would feel like to be that free, if we were a wild animal for a day? When we take the dogs to the safest area of these remote beaches, it's a beautiful thing to watch how happy they are. Bea has this self control that says, "do I deserve to run free here?" and when we tell her "go! go run" she is smiling and running like a maniac! It's beautiful. In the meantime, we are free in Christ. Thank you so much for reading this Charlotte ✨🙌🏻💜 ox
"How many of us are still waiting? Tied up in some kind of virtual Kingdom, unable to resist our captors, be it their promises or conceived notions of us, they rent space in our head."
Too many, Deborah. But not Bea and not Arya the Cockatiel. The more I see of this world, the more I understand why only "the truth can set you free." And truth only works in reality. One reality is that when you abuse an animal, one of God's beautiful creatures, you are angry at the Creator.
Bea was rescued to be free by the sea with you! There was a story before Milton of some inhuman trying a dog in a puddle and leaving them. Rescued by a law enforcement person . I can't believe the things that are done to animals. I spent last weekend in the devasted mountains in western NC. I prayed hugged and cried with survivors. Alot with their cherished pets by their side. Or many mourning the loss of a pet that was so frightened it left the safety of their owners arms frantically trying to survive. My broken heart was broken again with every story I heard. A co worker told me my heart was on display from the time I left the plant to we got back late Sunday. I cried in arms of people I work with, opening up in ways I never do but it so affected me. I couldn't control my emotions. So much for my Aquarius strength. But i found a person that I might have a future with. Something I stopped looking for. But God moves in ways we don't understand. It took the worst to bring out the best in people. The saying #NCSTRONG is still alive and well. The people we met are planning to rebuild better and stronger with God's help. Continue to pray for Western North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. God is there and holding them up in his power. Love you my sweet friend. oxoxox
Oh friend, I didn't think you were in Helene's way and reading this I am overwhelmed to know how you have been helping and hugging. I can't imagine your heart crushed all over again 😔 Been praying endlessly for you all in NC, FL, GA, and yes this was because of hearing that story about the bull terrier and many others. Love your heart and love you friend. ox
Hellene was worst on the other side of the state. The only thing we got over here was a tornado 5 miles from Pfizer. We sat in the halls hearing it was close by on the ground 15 were injured but no fatalities. Pfizer was hit by one 1 year ago. Before I started there. But the damage has been repaired and opened but they are very much about shelter in place with a warning. No playing. But the western side was utterly destroyed. So they sent a donation caravan of 6 trucks and workers drove them there and stayed to distribute and help. I am not fan of hurricanes since I rode Camille out on the Mississippi coast when I was sick so I have empathy for victims. Have walked in their shoes. Oxox love you my sweet friend.
It's honestly amazing what you guys deal with there Linda 😔 The stories are never ending. I imagine you carry so many people in your heart since you went to help with Helene's aftermath. God is so good to take you there. Your sister would be so proud of you. God knows what He's doing. You are carrying your own grief, but He is giving you more to do with your big heart. Love you 😘 ox
Amen, sister! To let go and let God in all circumstances- it's the greatest freedom available to us, and the only antidote to the darkness. As a side note, we've also just come through a hurricane, and we have a sweet, rescued pup; a one-eyed goldendoodle so unsuited to anyone else that he was being given away for free on Craigslist. So glad we found him, and him, us. <3 Blessings on sweet Bea!
Hi Krissy! Thank you for reading this and leaving me such an uplifting comment :). And yesss... AMEN to letting go and letting God. True freedom. Minute by minute we have to give it our best and know that He is Sovereign.
And we are living in the worst times for dogs and many pets. I have never seen so many purebreds, overbred animals, dumped or given away. There is so much suffering and euthanasia of these animals. Mothers, puppies, pregnant mothers, designer dogs, etc., it's everyday all day. We have never seen Belgian Malinois's, K-9's in shelters, languishing, going down, Huskies, Goldendoodles, Labs, mostly from overbreeding, irresponsible breeding, and the need to have a social media presence, etc., then it becomes a reality, an expense, a hyper puppy, etc. I wish there could be a moratorium on breeding or a heavy tax on breeders. I've written so much about this. We also had to live next to a breeder for 18 years. Built our home as a family and then realized who lived nextdoor a few years later. At first he was nice and we didn't know what was going on. They do the Craigslist thing for the undesirable or put them down. He abused his animals, never let them out of cages, until the big show in the driveway for puppy season. I left our family home so sick from all the years of stuffing it down and/or trying to maintain a normal life next to it all. No one cared and I tried. He was truly evil and would take it out on neighbors. A very compromising situation. Prayer is everything. It's what we have.
I am so glad your beautiful and perfect doodle boy is with you. My son has one that he rescued too. They are awesome dogs. Rescues that is... We love our Bea! Every rescue is a blessing, always teaching us.
God Bless and thank you for reading and for subscribing! That means so much :)
oxox
Whew! I can't imagine what a shock that was once you realized what was happening right next door. And though that was so hard for you, I also see that God places us (or allows us to end up in places) where we feel strongly. The world needs more awareness and good people speaking out! Blessings on ALL your efforts, and I'll give an extra squeeze to our doodle boy (his name is Wink) for Bea! Kind of feel like these rescues all have a kindredness. <3
Looking forward to reading more of what you have to share!
“Dear Father, hear and bless,
Thy beasts and singing birds.
And guard with tenderness,
Small things that have no words.”
You reminded me of this sweet little prayer 🙏
I am so thankful you and Bea have each other. And thank you for the beautiful photos of the sea ❤️
Oh how I LOVE this Jenn! I’m going to keep this near my heart. Thank you so much for reading and leaving such sweetness. We love these emotional dogs don’t we? It was a good visit with Ian. A real blessing. Hope you have a good weekend and I pray you’re all doing well. Still praying for your family as I know your relatives have been going through hard things. oxox
It is a special prayer ☺️. I keep it close to mine, too.
I’m glad you had a good visit! I hope you’re all settled back home now. Thank you for the prayers, they are much appreciated! Sending love and blessings to you for the happiest of weekends ☺️❤️
Thank you Jenn! We are doing good! We had a terrible scare with our senior corgi, Jack, the night before we left (a week ago). Got him home and to the vet Monday and bloodwork showed he had a pancreatic attack 😔 We thought we were losing him 😩 Very dramatic and in a remote area - but he is doing great now! Thank God. It was not a high level one and all other organs, blood count was good 🙏🏻 He is 12 1/2 so we know his time is precious. He's been on a very strict diet (which he doesn't appreciate 😅) for pancreatitis and he's been good for two years since we adopted him - so it was a bit shocking! Our grandson turns 7 next Thursday so party tomorrow 🥳✨🩵 despite my telling him he can't grow up! 😭
You and I need to collab soon. Let me know when you're ready. I fly to get my mama and bring her home for two months (yay the holidays at home!) on Nov 5th - but I'll still want to write & create ☺️ I'm going to pray about a topic and idea. Sending you much love. ox
I will keep you and your family in my prayers! Enjoy the birthday and that’s so exciting to have your mom at your home. I hope it’s a lovely time. And fingers crossed fit the flight home. It probably is better than the next day, just in case things are a little crazy. ❤️
Oh no!!!! I’m so thankful he is ok. Poor guy. That must have been so scary. Have fun at the party and happy birthday to your grandson! I’m so glad you’ll be having your mama home for the holidays! Yes, let’s collaborate soon on something fun, I’ll put my thinking cap on, too. Safe travels to you and your mum! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Us too! He really scared us. But they know what they are doing when they shut down with an attack. Can’t imagine it if his levels were higher. He had very average levels. (face slap!). He was completely unresponsive.
Yes, I’m excited to have her. We have gone home to Oregon for Christmas since my dad passed and now it will be at our home for the first time in three years.
And I’m looking forward to doing something lovely together. We’ll think up something sweet. Thank you Jenn! I leave on the first to celebrate my brother’s birthday on the second and then bring her home on election day. Oh boy. Better then than the day after! At least that’s what my brother said. Praying over this country. oxox
Bea is beautiful… thanks for these of the sea too… will there be more photos I hope?! Love how you think in dog…wonder what’s in their minds! God’s gifts to us in the form of pets. I hope Bea is okay… the one you hurried to the vet. Much love for her…and her beautiful mama! ☺️🫶❤️🐾
Ahhh thank you my friend. These were beautiful moments. Almost surreal to be in such beauty. Bea is the hound in this image, She has a whole set of emotional issues - and will not eat the first day of every trip but could literally live in the car she loves it so much! Funny girl. Jack LOVES car rides too. But it was Jack, our senior corgi (formally our granddog) who is 12.5 right now. He is always good despite a hard skin condition, eye issues, etc., and anything else that breaks the bank! lol — On this trip he slowly shut down and we didn’t know what was going on when I realized that the pancreatitis he began two years ago (and that we got completely under control, breaking bank for crazy $$$ food, limited diet, etc.) was baaaack. I literally cried and prayed over him on Saturday night. We thought we were losing him. He woke up doing better and we made it home smooth Sunday. Took him first thing yesterday a.m. to vet and now awaiting bloodwork for signs of that or anything really. Senior dogs are our favorite but it’s most definitely hard at times. We adore him. Oh and p.s. : I wrote and put up more pics! Thank you for the love. Love you back. oxox
One of my dogs, Kindernacht — meaning child of the night in German was left tied up in the desert heat near a rest stop. 😭 when we found her, she became attached to our love and kindness. That first week I took her to be groomed and she came back with a big smile on her face. I still have the little bow that was in her hair. Bea looks so happy, just like Kindy.
I would love to be a feral animal for one day to understand that kind of freedom. Thank you Deborah! ✨🐶🐾♥️
What a beautiful name Charlotte! "Kindernacht" 🩷 Bless her. They do smile when they are finally loved. Bea is so sweet and mushy with our grandchildren, especially Violet. She just loves Vi. Fills me with so much joy.
Can you imagine what it would feel like to be that free, if we were a wild animal for a day? When we take the dogs to the safest area of these remote beaches, it's a beautiful thing to watch how happy they are. Bea has this self control that says, "do I deserve to run free here?" and when we tell her "go! go run" she is smiling and running like a maniac! It's beautiful. In the meantime, we are free in Christ. Thank you so much for reading this Charlotte ✨🙌🏻💜 ox
BEAutiful BEA❤🐾☀️
She is. And she's Violet's best friend 💜
"How many of us are still waiting? Tied up in some kind of virtual Kingdom, unable to resist our captors, be it their promises or conceived notions of us, they rent space in our head."
Too many, Deborah. But not Bea and not Arya the Cockatiel. The more I see of this world, the more I understand why only "the truth can set you free." And truth only works in reality. One reality is that when you abuse an animal, one of God's beautiful creatures, you are angry at the Creator.
I could not agree with you more Perry. It often feels like such an angry-at-God world 😔
I am so grateful we love His creations and treat them as beautiful. Thank you 🙏🏻 ox
He leaders me beside the still waters
He restored my soul.........
as you have restored Bea.
Yesss. Love you mama. oxox
Bea was rescued to be free by the sea with you! There was a story before Milton of some inhuman trying a dog in a puddle and leaving them. Rescued by a law enforcement person . I can't believe the things that are done to animals. I spent last weekend in the devasted mountains in western NC. I prayed hugged and cried with survivors. Alot with their cherished pets by their side. Or many mourning the loss of a pet that was so frightened it left the safety of their owners arms frantically trying to survive. My broken heart was broken again with every story I heard. A co worker told me my heart was on display from the time I left the plant to we got back late Sunday. I cried in arms of people I work with, opening up in ways I never do but it so affected me. I couldn't control my emotions. So much for my Aquarius strength. But i found a person that I might have a future with. Something I stopped looking for. But God moves in ways we don't understand. It took the worst to bring out the best in people. The saying #NCSTRONG is still alive and well. The people we met are planning to rebuild better and stronger with God's help. Continue to pray for Western North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. God is there and holding them up in his power. Love you my sweet friend. oxoxox
Oh friend, I didn't think you were in Helene's way and reading this I am overwhelmed to know how you have been helping and hugging. I can't imagine your heart crushed all over again 😔 Been praying endlessly for you all in NC, FL, GA, and yes this was because of hearing that story about the bull terrier and many others. Love your heart and love you friend. ox
Hellene was worst on the other side of the state. The only thing we got over here was a tornado 5 miles from Pfizer. We sat in the halls hearing it was close by on the ground 15 were injured but no fatalities. Pfizer was hit by one 1 year ago. Before I started there. But the damage has been repaired and opened but they are very much about shelter in place with a warning. No playing. But the western side was utterly destroyed. So they sent a donation caravan of 6 trucks and workers drove them there and stayed to distribute and help. I am not fan of hurricanes since I rode Camille out on the Mississippi coast when I was sick so I have empathy for victims. Have walked in their shoes. Oxox love you my sweet friend.
It's honestly amazing what you guys deal with there Linda 😔 The stories are never ending. I imagine you carry so many people in your heart since you went to help with Helene's aftermath. God is so good to take you there. Your sister would be so proud of you. God knows what He's doing. You are carrying your own grief, but He is giving you more to do with your big heart. Love you 😘 ox