Hi All...

Well... things are back to normal.. well, as close to normal as we get. I'm so thankful that Mike is doing well today. He's not in much of a playful mood, but all the symptoms have subsided for now, so that's something to be happy about.

Miss Katie is still helping me to remember how old I am... boy she exhausts me sometimes. When she goes to her room (crate) at night, and Mike and I tuck her in before we go to bed, I look at her and think, "ok.. we'll do it all again tomorrow" ... LOL and then I laugh.

Hi Judy... I'm praying the things that Dr. Blaha suggests make a difference for Mike.. I'll never give up praying for a miracle for him. Thanks for stopping by and posting.

Hi Gabby... C Spine surgery??? Ouch!!! We'll be praying some huge prayers for you that you don't have to go through it. Thanks for being here.


I posted on Priss' thread that I'd tell the story here of how the dog was named. You may have heard or read it before, since I've written it a few places, but it's worth repeating and reading again. The story goes like this:


After Adam and Eve were created, God started creating the animals. He gave Adam the responsibility of naming all of the creatures He put on earth. As he was told, Adam named them one by one. When Adam got to the last animal to be named, he couldn't put a name to it... he was confused.

God looked down and said, "Adam, what is the problem?"

Adam replied, "Lord, I've done as you told me and named all of the animals you have placed before me... except this one."

God asked, "Why have you not named this one?"

Adam answered, "Father, this animal is different. He follows me everywhere. I am never without him. He answers me when I call. He loves me unconditionally and without question. He forgives even my deepest sins. He will never leave me. He understands me. When I am happy, he is happy with me. When I am sad, he comforts me. Lord, I just don't know what his name should be."

God smiled and replied, "Adam, you have seen traits in this animal that you have seen in no other. You are wise in recognizing that he is with you where ever you are, that he will never leave you, that he loves you for yourself, that he forgives you constantly, that he understands you, he is happy when you are happy and comforts you when you are sad, that he loves you with his entire being, unconditionally and without question. Adam, you will never find another animal like this one, which is why you have had such a difficult time giving him a name. The other animals are, indeed, my creatures, but this one... this one I made differently. Adam, I created you in my image. This animal, I created as a reflection of Myself and My love... therefore, his name shall also be a reflection of Myself, and his name shall be... Dog.


I love this story... it just tells it like it is. No wonder the love of a dog could never be replaced.

God Bless You All