Perspective

Some days just don't go as planned. We had one of those on Friday.  Bret took our dog, Sammi to the mountains with him to hunt grouse. They do this often and usually the hunting experience goes off without a hitch. Friday was different.  Sammi got lost.  For 6 hours, Sammi was lost.   Sammi is part of the family.   Each family member quietly prayed individually.  We prayed as a family.  We cried.  We worried. 

We had faith.

Bret searched for hours alone.  Savanna and I drove the bumpy, gravelly, dusty road to meet him later in the day to help him search.  I kept thinking, "How will we ever find her in this mountainous, brushy, vast acreage?  We didn't even have to search.  As we drove to the spot where we would have to get out and start looking, there she was.  I started to cry some more.  Someone had answered our prayers.  A good Samaritan.  Someone who knew that a dog would be loved and missed by a family for a very long time if she wasn't found. Someone who took the time to care.  Someone who roped her to a tree and gave her water.  Someone who was in the right spot at the right time.  Thank you to an anonymous soul who came to our rescue.

We thanked Heavenly Father for answering our prayers through one of his children.  Perspective is what I gained on Friday.  We take most days of our lives for granted...if they go well.  When a glitch occurs, we are given the opportunity to gain perspective on what is important and to whom we should turn.  We are given the chance to focus, be thankful and serve.  I continually strive to have perspective even when I have a good day.  I am so blessed.  I hope your day today is just what YOU need!!

Be Nice to People,

Julie