Puppy Ponderings

We have ended a year of major life changes with yet one more:  the adoption of a puppy.  Why?  Not sure - maybe to fulfill the need for a new purpose; maybe to replace my independent (for the most part) children; maybe just to have unconditional love. 

Or . . . maybe I need to be the master (or, rather, mistress) of something. Coming off a year that, at times, seemed out of my control, maybe I desire something that will allow me to be totally in control.

I think I will be a kind, loving master.  I have learned from the best Master.  He has shown me, especially over the past year, the things a good master does.  He has provided by opening doors to a whole new life for my husband and me. He has been patient when I have doubted His goodess.  He has protected us from all the things that could have caused us worry and stress during the chaos and uncertainty.  He has gently led us to a new phase in our lives and the re-establishment of a home in a new place.  He has given us above and beyond all we could have imagined.

I expect that, over his 10 short weeks of life, things have seemed out of control for my little puppy, too.   Abandoned, along with his siblings, in a garbage can.  Rescued and cared for by a foster family and then, along with his brothers and sister, moved yet again to the local shelter and put up for adoption. Finally, separated from his family and brought into yet another home. That's a lot of adjustment for this little guy.  And he had no control over any of these events. 

So, I will do the things for my puppy that my Master has done for me.  Not demanding the impossible, but encouraging my little companion to succeed in his little puppy life. I will be patient and reward him when he succeeds.  I will keep  him safe.  I will provide a good home for him.  He obviously needs my help.  He needs my protection. He needs my provision. 

Yes, he needs a loving master to take care of him.