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Sunday, August 28, 2011

A Gift from God. . .


It's truly amazing how God works in our lives. Just last week I started to think of what breeds would be similar to our beloved Taffy who was a New Zealand Huntaway/Kelpie & I thought of an Australian Cattle Dog. Well within the hour, out of the blue! a facebook friend posted on my wall asking if I would be interested in an Australian Cattle Dog puppy! I had not mentioned to ANYONE that I had been even thinking about getting another dog, much less a Cattle Dog! As it turns out, the puppy was due to go to a family in Portland, but the plans fell through. We weren't planning on getting another dog for some time, but felt this was really meant to be, and then looking at the photo above we were certain. The little puppy, who we have already named Kiah (an Aboriginal name meaning 'the beautiful place') has a rainbow leash in the photo, to us a sure sign from God & Taffy who is waiting at the 'Rainbow Bridge' for us, that this pup is meant to be ours. We are still grieving for Taffy, but before he passed away I told him in honor of his life we would rescue another dog, just like how we rescued him...and now Kiah is on her way to us this Tuesday! We will never, ever forget Taffy & have several photos and the painting I did of him all hanging up in our living room, but we know Kiah will help to mend our broken hearts and provide companionship for Jedha as well. So grateful to God for his compassion & love...we don't always understand why our loved ones are taken from us, but we have to believe there is a reason for everything and one day we will know.

7 comments:

  1. Congratulations and I too believe your new puppy is a gift from God!

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  2. What a blessing for you...and for your sweet puppy. I am so happy for you all.

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  3. Meant to be! What a lovely gift from Taffy to fill the hole he left in your hearts <3

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  4. Lara, I am so happy for you! He Is a gift from God and I know he is going to be such a blessing in your home and in your hearts. Twyla

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  5. Well, I came to your blog from your etsy store because I love your beautiful paintings. Now I am sitting here crying, reading about your beloved Taffy! I hope this sweet new puppy helps to mend your broken hearts. Taffy obviously had a loving family in you, and now Kiah will too.

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  6. Oh Lara he is gorgeous so pleased for you, I know he will bring you much happiness, looking forward to seeing a painting of him, I am sure the paint brush will be out soon. :) x

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  7. How wonderful for you! I'm sure Kiah will be happy to live with you and your family. I know that my new Corgi, Taggart is helping me heal from the loss of my first Corgi, Fezzik - and especially since losing my 14 year old Lab, Kes, this month. They'll all be waiting for us when our time comes, but 'til then, we'll have our earthly pets to comfort us.
    xoxo

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