The Back Porch has changed ...

The Back Porch has changed at our house ... It's not quite as friendly and inviting as it once was, there isn't necessarily anything back there to welcome you (besides the rockers and swings) , you see our dog always ruled the roost on the back porch and we had to say goodbye to her yesterday. She was quick to greet you and always thought you were out there for her - no matter the real reason you were out there. It was pretty much awful - not what I wanted for the day after Christmas. While others were fighting and pushing returning things at the mall we were talking things over with a vet and wiping our wet eyes. We cried a lot and continue to as we think of her. She was a companion for the whole family. For Billy, the dog that he wanted at sixteen. He trained her and raised her right. For Me, well she abused me but for summers like this last one she was my partner at work, and managed to take me for a brisk walk every evening. For Mom, she was a companion on days of sickness and a protector when Dad was gone. For Dad, she would do anything. She was always under his desk at work and under foot when it was time to go. For Men at ARC's in three different cities, she was therapy - she made it like Home for a lot of men recovering from Drug and Alcohol addictions. She always wanted to be in the middle of everything - She was the best dog a family could ask for. She had a personality like no other - Oh how we miss her!! Praise the Lord we have a God that comforts even when we mourn the death of a dog. The Back Porch at our house has changed ... I am so thankful for a savior that doesn't!!!
Bless the Lord, Oh my Soul and ALL that is within me Bless HIS HOLY NAME!