What's Your Story???

There was a segment on a show like Dateline or 20/20 about 10 years ago....I can't remember exactly what show it was or who the gentlemen was that hosted it....BUT I loved it! 

The host would travel all around the U.S. and stop in some random  town and begin a conversation with the residents.  He would then ask somebody to tell them their "story".  They would begin by saying, "Oh there is nothing special about my life....."  but as they went on an amazing tale of heartache, love, hope, loss, heroism.... or you name it... would eventually come out.  Most often I would end up with crying and my heart touched by what they had overcome or experienced. 

So....if you have read anything I have written on here before you pretty much know my story.  I'm an open book.  I tell everyone because I am a FIRM BELIEVER that we help others by sharing things we triumphed over or lessons we learned to prevent others from the same mistakes or just plain encouraging people that we may experience the same difficulties or celebrate the joys in our lives. 

I am asking you now...it's your turn to share...."What's your story?"  I want to celebrate with you.  I want to pray for you.  I want to give other's hope through your strength.  I truly want to know....and it's not to be nosy....it's to give me wisdom of other's when I am on the missionary field. 

Don't let me down!!!   I usually have anywhere from 40 - 200 people reading this.  I'm ready to read!!   You can even stay anonymous if you like. 

Unconditional Love....

Why do I love these crazy animals that live in my house????  No I am not talking about my husband and children!!!  

   Let me tell you a little about what we deal with on a daily basis. 

First there is Sushi...our Shiba Inu.  She's a great dog....but oh my word that girl knows how to SHED!  I'm sure most of you who live close to me knows this when you see the white hairs all the way down my black pant legs.  She is also the biggest worrier ever!  We know when a thunderstorm is on it's way about an hour before it gets here.  She will pace the house then stop every 2 minutes to look you in the eye and seriously talk to you.  It sounds kind a pirate saying ARRRRR with a question mark at the end. 

Then there is pumpkin our orange cat that acts like he would rather be anywhere in the world than here with us humans.  He hates our newest member of our family Cooper (which I will introduce you to later).  Pumpie also is known to only attack Maddie's legs while she innocently walks through the room.  We have yet to figure out why except maybe he thinks that she is the only one he could actually take....or that Maddie probably tortured him at some point and he's got a great memory. 

Rascal is my grand puppy....Tyler's pup.  He is a little cute white maltese.  He is a caretaker.  He barks to protect the girls in the house.  Sounds cute right????  No!  He barks at Brian when he just looks at him wrong.  He barks at us when we walk into Tyler's room to talk to her until we sit down and not look as threatening I guess.  And if that's not enough he likes to pee on plastic bags.  Yep....you guessed it...we have to put the groceries away pretty darn fast!   I don't know what a plastic bag ever did to him but man....I'm glad I'm not one!!!  Sushi is not as fortunate as me though....he will go on Sushi if they are put outside at the same time.  But he is a major mother to all the rest.  Yes I know he is a boy....but he cleans the other dogs ears and makes sure they eat before him.  Total mom!

The newest member is Cooper.  Technically Maddie's pup so my grand puppy.  We have figured out the he is a Beagle/Welsh Corgi/Wired Hair something????    He is the goofiest dog that is so cute and funny looking at the same time.  He is scared to death of Pumpkin.  He has to sit right up against me just like he is doing at this exact minute....and all night long.  He thinks his big long body can fit where ever he wants it to.  And jealous?????   Don't even think I can get away with cuddling with the others and he is right there....I seriously need to grow a bigger lap!

Oh!....and look how he lays with his hind legs all weird!  People tell me he needs to see an orthopedic surgeon!!!

 

 

 

So back to my original question......why do I love these animals so much?????  Because they love us unconditionally.....they are loyal....they make us smile and LOL every single stinking day!!!  They can't wait to see me when I walk in the door.  They look at you with the most adorable eyes!  They make my kids so happy...they simple make ME happy. 

So a little hair, barking, urine in my house?????   It's totally worth it.    Kind of like how God loves us...we are SO not perfect but He loves us even with all our little quirks!!!

Can I get an AMEN?????