That's My Girl!

It was a very exciting time for Sarah yesterday!

She was off on an adventure. Not only did she get to go for a ride in the car -- she also had a special chauffeur. (My sister-in-law took her for me as I continue to deal with a bum leg)

From the sounds of things the level of Sarah's excitement deflated quickly when they arrived at their destination: the vet's office.

Being the happy girl that she is, Sarah still walked in with her little tail just a wagging.

Sarah in her "frozen" position. 

HOWEVER, she knew something was up when the vet's assistant came to get her. This person had the leash and turned to go with Sarah to an exam room.

Sarah had other ideas.
She laid flat out on the floor -- on her back with all her paws up in the air in different directions.
And she just looked around as if to say, "You think I'm going with you? MAKE ME."

I'm told everyone in the waiting room burst out laughing.
I have no doubt of that as she is quite the ham AND a little bit of a DIVA mixed in to her vibrant personality.

She didn't want to go in to unfamiliar territory AND alone at that!
Were these people crazy?

She seemed content when the people got THEIR act together and understood HER needs. (Never denied she's a bit melodramatic) So off she trotted down with hall WITH my sister-in-law with her and the rest of the appointment went great.

 I know Sarah's reaction was a funny one. I laugh as I think of her sprawling out on her back with legs and paws going in every direction.

But I have to be honest here: I have felt the same way in my journey.

OH how I wish I could just sprawl out on the floor to raise my defiant voice that I do NOT want to go in that direction. Go ahead -- try and pick me up and move me -- not gonna happen.

I may not have done this -- although there are times I would have loved to act that way. I have enough drama queen in me to readily confess I would love to set my defiant self down and say "NOPE, not going that way ... not going to do that ... "

That defiant self tries to get in my way. I cannot let it take over because it is a voice that represents fear and stubbornness, anger and despair. And I will NOT let those negative word-bombs prevail.

New days are here and that means I need to follow along.
Who am I following? What strength am I given?

I call it FAITH
I look forward to deeper moments spent in communion with the One who loves me enough as I am, but loves me too much to allow me to stay in one stagnant spin cycle.

Move me, O Lord
Move me

Enjoying the journey,

Debra

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.

-- Proverbs 3:5-6 --

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