"Ain't NO Place Like Home!!"

Okay, I can't contain my smile as I write this one. If you read my blog, you are aware of what we have gone through concerning my oldest daughter's love for pugs. Although she had to say goodbye to her first pug, Koda, after only six months, God has surely blessed her with her second pug, Bo. He is now 6 months old and is in perfect health. As you dog lovers know...........6 months is the age.............the age to neuter or spay. Well, Bo had his appointment last week. He is recovering and doing well, the stitches are to come out in 2 weeks. However, his journey was quite comical.

We got a winter break last week, a 4 day weekend. I thought this would be the perfect time for Bo's surgery, we would be able to be home with him more. So, last Thursday morning, we leave for school as usual. Bo is in our utility room with all of his toys and his 'doggie' bed.....and yes, his TV is on also! My Father in law came and picked him up around 8 to take him to the vet. Bo is so attached to Kaylea, this was NOT a fun experience for him. My Father in law said he whined the whole trip, only the sound of the radio comforted him some. We called later on and checked on Bo. He was doing great, the surgery went well. But, per protocol, he would have to spend the night at the vet's office. Well, you see, since we brought him home, he has slept with Kaylea, in her bed.........well, I think it is his bed, and he let's Kaylea sleep with him. Even though they reassured us that he was doing great.....I still had my doubts......he is too attached to Kaylea! Kaylea may not admit it, but she missed him, too! As parents of close siblings know, she had to really miss him, because she invited her little sister to sleep with her that night!

Now it's Friday morning, and I must admit that I am ancy to go pick that little fellow up myself! So Kaylea, my younger daughter, Riley, and I head off to the vet's office. We take care of the paper work, and pay the bill at the front desk, then the receptionist gets on the speaker and tells them in the back, "We are ready for Bo Breeden now." I could see my daughter's eyes begin to dance as she scooted closer to the door where he would come out of! And a few minutes later, a young lady in scrubs walks out of that door with the cutest little fawn pug in her arms! The ladies at the front desk commented on how handsome he was, and my daughter smiled with pride. Bo looked disoriented, and quite frightened to be honest. His goggle eyes were wide, and his ears were down.

Let me tell ya................. Kaylea held out her arms and said, 'Hey, Bo-Bo..", in that sweet 'mommy voice'.... and it was on!! Bo's ears perked straight up, his body began to move uncontrollably, and the sweetest whimper feeled the room! That cork screw tail was wagging so hard, I thought it would fall off! Everyone in the room couldn't help but see the reaction of my daughter and her baby pug Bo's, sweet reunion! He could not contain himself! If you know anything about pugs, then you know that they are quite a vocal little creature. Not that they bark alot, they don't, but they can make the sweetest and funniest sounds that you have ever heard..........it's almost as if they are trying to talk.

The 20 minute ride home was hillarious! He was shaking as if he had been put in a freezer, he wiggled and whimpered, and licked all at the same time. Kaylea could barely hold him! This was the scene the whole way home! He didn't quieten down until he saw our driveway! We walked in the doors, and his shaking stopped, his melodious chant quietened, and he calmed down...........he was HOME!!!! It didn't take him long to get back to his routine, he smelled around a minute, then took to his water bowl, lapping it up with joy! He did NOT let Kaylea out of his sight! "Following her around like a puppy," had new meaning at our house! She had to be careful how she walked, or her heel would hit him in the chin!

Okay, I know you are wondering why on Earth am I sharing this story. Well, you know me, I see everything with a 'spiritual eye'. As I watched a teenage girl, and her puppy reunited, I couldn't help be see myself one day..............one day, I'll get home! One day, the Father is going to tell His son to go get His bride! One day I'm going to walk through those pearly gates, on those streets of gold.....take a deep breath..............ahh........HOME!!!!! Praise His name!! He gave his life so that I may have life eternal.............he loves me that much! He loves you that much! Right now, he is here with us, holding us in His arms that are ALWAYS open and extended toward us! He goes through it all with us, whether it be good or bad, His love never, ever changes or lessens! Just as Bo always know that Kaylea is there for him, and he is happiest by her side..........know that Jesus Christ is always there for you, and He is happiest when we are by His side!! Hang on, children....no matter how bad your situation may get.............He's right there with you, even if you can't see Him, can't feel Him..........He's there! He said in His Word, Hebrews 13:5, that He would never leave you or forsake you........He can't lie, so hold on to that truth! One day, we will be at home, and free from the troubles of this old world!