Bauer, the Christmas Dog

This Christmas, though all my prayers about getting a dog have been met with a firm 'NO' from the Lord, we were still blessed with a dog.

For an indefinite amount of time (until Bauer's wonderful owners come home with their new baby) we will be caring for him...

I giggled when all of this came to be and realized, 'oh my goodness!  I got a dog for Christmas this year...'   God has heard Benjamin's and my prayers - He leaps for joy at the idea of blessing us - just not exactly the way we had planned.

Bauer is a well-behaved and energetic border collie -- the next week or two will be full of days at the park throwing the ball... lounging around with a dog at our feet in front of the fire... and opening presents Christmas morning with a dog sniffing at all the wrapping.

I AM SO EXCITED!!