Life without a dog?  Pretty doggone awful.  Our Minnie escaped yesterday - from the deck where the gate that appeared to be latched - wasn't.  It was shut, but apparently not secure enough that she couldn't paw it open.  Silly poochie....I have worked so hard to keep this little lady contained.  Minnie loves to meander off....curious, nose down, not all so aware that there are dangers out there.  She never goes out in the yard without being attached to a long leash for that reason!  I feel pretty crummy that I did not see that the latch wasn't secure, but even more crummy that I don't know where she is or what is happening to her.  I so wish I could go back to yesterday and better check the gate....but, that, of course is not possible.

Today I am learning yet another lesson about heartache - and trust.  I know God knows where she is.  Perhaps she will come waltzing back into the yard.  Maybe someone will call who has seen or found her.  That all remains unanswered as of this moment.  But here I sit again - writing - tired of being tired.  Exhausted with this Job-like season we have lived in for quite a long time now.  I am turning, once again, to the One who knows the unknown.  I do not doubt His love for us and steadfastly believe that He wants good for those who "diligently seek Him."  However, I am tired.  Lord, give me strength.  Give me hope.  Bring us out of these tough times and help us better see Your light.  And while You are at it, please heal our daughter, Bethany, find Scott a job, help us to sell this house...and bring us to a new and even better situation!  God-sized issues in which I am sure He has God-sized answers!!

"Is My hand so short that it cannot save?  Or have I no power to deliver"  Isaiah 50:2

BTW:  If you happen to read this and have a lead for us as to her whereabouts, please call 314-477-3435.  Every clue is worth a call!  Thanks all!!