“For God hath not
given me a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
– 2 Timothy 1:7. I remember when my husband first starting talking about
getting a dog. I wanted to be supportive but I was unsure how I felt about it. I
was deathly afraid of dogs and could hardly stand to be around them. People
often asked me if I had been bitten by a dog and I’d always respond in the
negative. Maybe I just had bag dreams about them growing up or watched the
wrong movies. Whatever it was, it just rocked me to the core.
Since then Maxx has found his way to doggie heaven and I found
myself completely devastated. Shortly thereafter, Mystic, my current Blue Nose
Pitbull, was born and found her way into our home and family. She is everything
to me: my protector, my alarm system, my garbage disposal, my fitness pal, my stumbling
block in the dark, my late night companion and much more. I am so thankful that
I allowed myself to open my heart and my mind to new possibilities. Instead of
letting fear overtake me, I overcame it. I now know that I can do anything.
Nothing can hold me back!
We started going to the Humane Society and spending short
periods of times with dogs in a small room. We took the girls with us and they
stole most of the attention so it worked. I started really warming up to the
idea. I guess my husband thought I was completely open so one night he showed up
with an American Pitbull. Maxx was 8 weeks old and was super small. It was
Christmas Break during one of my law school years and I knew there was no way I
could be left at home alone with the little pup. So, yes, Oliver had to take a
day off from work.
Since then Maxx has found his way to doggie heaven and I found
myself completely devastated. Shortly thereafter, Mystic, my current Blue Nose
Pitbull, was born and found her way into our home and family. She is everything
to me: my protector, my alarm system, my garbage disposal, my fitness pal, my stumbling
block in the dark, my late night companion and much more. I am so thankful that
I allowed myself to open my heart and my mind to new possibilities. Instead of
letting fear overtake me, I overcame it. I now know that I can do anything.
Nothing can hold me back!
What are you afraid of? What calling has God placed on your
life that you have turned away in fear? Yes, I had my husband right there with me
to hold my hand. Know that you are not alone. God is always with you and He
wants you to let Him hold your hand. God wants you to face your fears. God
wants you to walk into your destiny. You have what it takes! What are you
waiting for?
Pray for me. Lol!!
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