Claiming Joy.

Not that it needs said again - but losing Loti has been devastating. I know it sounds weird because he was a dog. But, he was an intricate part of our family. The Monday that we took Loti to the vet I started crying and  I cried until last Saturday - so almost 2 weeks. The tears just kept falling. I apologized to Jared - because I couldn't imagine living with someone that just kept crying day after day. To put it simply - I was broken hearted. I needed to reclaim Joy in my life - so what adds joy to any house.... a puppy.

I did A LOT of soul searching before adding another member to this family. Am I trying to replace Loti? Is it fair to Lexi? Have I lost my mind? Would Loti's feelings be hurt? I talked to Will about it because he and I cried together a lot during that 2 week time. He thought getting a puppy was a good idea. I asked him if thought Loti would care or be sad. He said with 100% certainty, "Loti is with Jesus and Jesus will tell him that we still love him." My heart smiled.

We made the trip to Blackwell, Oklahoma on Saturday and Will picked this little black pug out. His name is, Spike Lee III. Loti's Pug Dad was named Spike and this little guy's Pug Dad name was also Spike. (Coincidence or Devine Design, that is the question.) And Lee is of course after my dad - Love you Dad. :)

Lexi is adjusting nicely and enjoys have pug company, most of the time. He really is a good puppy and everybody has smiled and laughed a lot more since adding him in the mix. Zeke is even enjoying having him around. Anabella loves mothering him and has gone "Lenny" a few times. We have to watch her closely when she's with him. But other than that, he has been a blessing and has restored Joy in this lady's heart. Thank you for that Spike Lee III.

 And, Happy Belated Halloween.

Confident of His Goodness,
Lela