It was love at first sight that day I saw you at PetSmart. There were so many puppies in that little closure. But you were the one that caught my eye, or should I say, I caught your eye. Lindsay caught your eye too. You kissed our hands and faces until we knew it was true, forever love.
We brought you home that day, shocking your "Bubba" when he saw you. It was love at first sight. The two of you were inseparable. The two of you played together hour after hour. You were always teasing us, making us laugh, and by our side when we needed you. Your unconditional love was always exactly what we needed through the hard times, tears, and through the best of times. Waiting at the top of the steps to give us a kiss when we walked in from a long hard day, you were the first one we saw, and it was love at first sight.
Our family was in constant transition. We said hello, and goodbye to friends and family time and time again. Lindsay and Daniel moved in and out. Friends stayed with us, then moved out. We lost other family members.You were the one constant love in our lives, never leaving us, never rejecting us, and never failing us. It was constant, consistent love you showed us day after day. You never left my side, and loved all of us more every single day.
Today as you laid on the blanket, you kissed our hands and faces as you became drowsy and then fell asleep. As I slipped out of the door and looked back, it was love at last sight.
You were one of a kind. We had a rare bond that I will hold in my heart forever. And someday, I pray, you will be in heaven. As soon as I see you again, it will be love at first sight.
I miss you more than I ever dreamed I would. I will always love you, Gordon. "Stinky" "Stinky man" "Grover" "Gordoms" "Widdles". You would answer to anything. haha So blessed to have you for 13 wonderful years. God knew exactly the dog we would need by our side as we walked our journey. Today you needed to go and rest in peace. No more suffering and no more pain. You're forever in my heart.
Love you so, but you knew that everyday of your life. Of all the people in the world, God gave you to us! We were blessed for 13 years by your love. I miss you terribly. That will eventually fade, but my love for you will never go away.
Always and forever, dear Gordon,
Thank you for all your love.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Sittin' On The Front Porch Waiting...
While talking with a friend on the phone last evening, he began to describe to me where he would love to be at that very moment. "Here's my dream, Kim. Let me describe it to you. I would love to be at a cabin, in the mountains, sitting on the porch and sipping a cup of coffee. Just watching the squirrels, and hanging out..."
As you all know, I love the mountains. Sitting on the porch at my favorite cabin is heaven on earth to me. My friends verbal painting caused me to think of our Heavenly Father. Picture this: Our Father sitting on the front porch of a cabin, watching, His eyes searching the horizon for one of His children to show up in the far distance. He is searching, waiting, watching. All at once He sees His child far in the distance. He stands to His feet, reaching out his arms. As the child slowly approaches, head down, feeling ashamed, our Father turns and steps off the porch. The child never leaves His sight. He begins to walk faster toward His child, calling his name. The child begins to look up, remembering where he came from, remembering the days he walked with his Father. It seems so long ago, and yet our Father feels like no time has passed.
Our Fathers steps quicken, until He is running. The child sees His Father running, arms wide opened. As he views this magnificent sight, he begins to look straight ahead. Their eyes lock. Then the child begins to run. The miles that once separated them no longer exist. Instead, they are within inches of one another. And the child falls...he falls into our Fathers arms. Over come with relief, joy and peace, he begins to cry. Immediately our Father is crying tears of joy. "Oh my child, I've been sitting on the front porch waiting. I've never forgotten. Never once have you left my mind. Welcome home, child. Let's sit down, have some coffee, and relax together. You are finally back where you belong."
I don't know about you, but I have certainly had my moments where I have been that child walking over the horizon, head down, feeling ashamed. Without fail, my Father has stood to His feet and ran to greet me. We have both shed tears of joy.
As I grow older, those times seem to be farther and farther apart. I am learning to never let my Father leave my sight. Life is much easier if we never walk away from where we belong. If I keep my eyes locked into His eyes, safety and love abound. There's no place safer than that front porch with my Father. For me, that's Home.
This blog was inspired by a conversation with my friend David, and by this song, "Come On Home" by Brady Toops. (give it a listen. It's an awesome song). All glory, praise and honor to Him!
Much Love everyone!
Kim
As you all know, I love the mountains. Sitting on the porch at my favorite cabin is heaven on earth to me. My friends verbal painting caused me to think of our Heavenly Father. Picture this: Our Father sitting on the front porch of a cabin, watching, His eyes searching the horizon for one of His children to show up in the far distance. He is searching, waiting, watching. All at once He sees His child far in the distance. He stands to His feet, reaching out his arms. As the child slowly approaches, head down, feeling ashamed, our Father turns and steps off the porch. The child never leaves His sight. He begins to walk faster toward His child, calling his name. The child begins to look up, remembering where he came from, remembering the days he walked with his Father. It seems so long ago, and yet our Father feels like no time has passed.
Our Fathers steps quicken, until He is running. The child sees His Father running, arms wide opened. As he views this magnificent sight, he begins to look straight ahead. Their eyes lock. Then the child begins to run. The miles that once separated them no longer exist. Instead, they are within inches of one another. And the child falls...he falls into our Fathers arms. Over come with relief, joy and peace, he begins to cry. Immediately our Father is crying tears of joy. "Oh my child, I've been sitting on the front porch waiting. I've never forgotten. Never once have you left my mind. Welcome home, child. Let's sit down, have some coffee, and relax together. You are finally back where you belong."
I don't know about you, but I have certainly had my moments where I have been that child walking over the horizon, head down, feeling ashamed. Without fail, my Father has stood to His feet and ran to greet me. We have both shed tears of joy.
As I grow older, those times seem to be farther and farther apart. I am learning to never let my Father leave my sight. Life is much easier if we never walk away from where we belong. If I keep my eyes locked into His eyes, safety and love abound. There's no place safer than that front porch with my Father. For me, that's Home.
This blog was inspired by a conversation with my friend David, and by this song, "Come On Home" by Brady Toops. (give it a listen. It's an awesome song). All glory, praise and honor to Him!
Much Love everyone!
Kim
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