We Found a Puppy: Meet Mishka.

Last Wednesday night, I was heading home from church and thinking of my man. So, I called him just to say "hi" and let him know I was almost home. He picked up, said he had a great day at work, and when I asked him what he was doing there was a pause and then, "um, well...I just picked up a puppy on the side of the road..." My response: HUH?!? What occurred after that was a lot of "no you didn't... are you for real?... tell me the truth...seriously, don't joke about this... and, I can tell it's you fake panting." But when he sent me a picture of the "puppy" in our garage, I became a believer. Meet the white fluffy "puppy" that Tyler picked up off the side of  the road and brought home.

This dog was HUGE!! When my niece saw him she said, "wowwww, he's like a white sparkly horse!" And he was...like a horse. We put up signs, checked with the vet to see if anyone had called about him and finally, we broke down and bought a leash in case we couldn't find his owners. Since we didn't know his name, we came up with several names including Sammy and Optimus Prime (Ty's picks). I have to admit he grew on me rather quickly. I am a sucker for big dogs, and apparently white fluff. I couldn't wait to get home to see how he was, check his water and food, and love on him.

The best part about this "little" guy was that when I was home, all he wanted to do was to be with me. Sounds a little self-absorbed, lol, but it feels good to be loved! I went to kitchen, he went with me, like right beside me. I went to the laundry room and he followed, paid the bills and he was there, took a shower and he's waiting outside the door. I sat on the couch and he squished himself in between the coffee table and couch just to put his head on my lap, and somehow he worked his way up to sitting on me, on the couch.

Gotta say, it was nice! When Tyler wasn't home, I felt comforted with Mishka by my side. I never thought I would say that! But now I can see how people say their animals become "part of the family." Mishka was awesome, and we found his parents soon after our search began. He went back home to two little kids who were ecstatic to see him, and I was left with a leash... and a HUGE puppy itch! Don't fret I have already hinted to the hubs! Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

Mishka being with me non-stop for a couple of days reminded me of the word Emmanuel, God with us. God with us, always. God with us, everywhere. God with us, through all things, and situations, and hardships, and mistakes. God with us. An eternal companion, friend, comfort, and protector. Funny that this  "little puppy" sticking by my side for a couple of days reminded me of the Savior that is with me always, always by my side. I think we all need that reminder sometimes. The reminder that he is there, with us always, and that we can lean on Him a little more deeply than before. I know I need it.

I pray all is well for you and that in all you are going through you sense Emmanuel, God with you. He is with you and loves you dearly!

Blessings,

Bri