Well it's been awhile since I've blogged. Life is hitting us hard these days. We took our dog to the vet on Monday as he wasn't feeling good and threw up a corn cob July 4th. We thought he may have had a stomach obstruction. To make a long story short he had a tumor the size of a kickball on his spleen really close to bursting. We had to make a decision to put him down. It was the hardest thing we ever had to do. Greg, Sarah and myself went to Kelly Rankins office to say good bye to him after I got out of work. It was the saddest thing, something I hope we never have to do again. I looked him in the eye and told him he was a good dog, kissed him on his nose and told him he'll be seeing Jesus and we'll meet him there someday. I couldn't go to work the next day or even walk in my back yard. I couldn't pray or read the bible. But I did ask God to please give me some kind of sign that he is ok and to please touch me in some way. Well at 6:00 our doorbell rang and 2 little boys about 11 or 12 were trying to promote a Christian radio station by selling books for a donation. The book he showed me was called " Your pets and your health" and he said to me "If you ever lost a pet and wondered if he was in heaven, this book is about a story of a guy that loved his dog that died" I teared up and said to those boys "You guys were angels sent by God" and told him what happened with my dog. One of the boys lost his dog too about 1 year ago and I could see the sadness in his eyes. I took the book, gave those kids a hug and praised my Lord for answering my prayer. I truly felt God came to my door that day to lift my spirit. The book is about this man who wanted to research in the bible what God says about pets that die, where they would be and backed it up with scripture. I read parts of it last night and have no doubt that Grizzly is in heaven and I will see him again. Although I miss him terribly, God gave me the strength and turned my sad spirit into joy. I told so many people today at work today and used that as a witnessing tool. Some people got chills but when my God does something so extrodinary like that I have to give him all the glory. He is so awesome!
4 comments:
Wow!!!! I had to read Stacey what you wrote and I had a hard time not getting choked up there! I am sorry for your loss. However I am so happy that God answered your prayers in such an in your face way!
It really is amazing the ways God answers our prayers. What a great story you have to share with many!
I hope your sadness fades and you find comfort in knowing your friend is no longer suffering. May God bless you and your family. It has been an honor to get to know you and Greg.
I second that WOW! I didn't know if I wanted to cry or smile while reading your post. I'd give you a hug but, I'm on the other side of this computer. Hahaha So you get a BIG internet hug for right now.
It's so great to hear how God is working in your life! If you need anything please let me know!
Thanks you guys for your friendship and encouragement! Hugs back to you Stacey on the other side :-)
I too am sorry for your loss. It breaks our hearts when our pets are failing - I have been through it too often...My Lady is getting old now - and I don't want to 'go there' when I see her get up slowly - knowing that her joints are aching.
I am grateful for your door step visitors. It's funny how when we are open to seeing God's presence - He is present. I feel sorry for those that distractedly go through life and aren't tuned in to God - and what they miss along the way.
I saw your comment on Levi's blog about the man with the skateboard. Thank you for reminding us to pray for him. I thought it at the moment I saw him walk away - but - forgot soon after...
Take Care - B
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