Oy with the Poodles Already!

Don’t get the reference? Well, then you aren’t as big a Gilmore Girls fan as I am. Not many people are, it’s okay. We can still be friends. (Click here to watch the reference: Oy with the Poodles Already)

I haven’t been posting lately and I promise, it’s for lots of good reasons. Some of which I’m going to share with you now.

3 weeks ago I got a call from my parents that my childhood dog had gotten too sick and it was time to put him down. It was hard to hear but I knew they were right. It was so hard to say goodbye…but I truly believe he’s up in heaven with my God playing with lots and lots of tennis balls. A few years ago someone I respected told me that they don’t believe animals go to heaven. I’ve always struggled with that but have come to my own conclusions and finally have peace about it. I love resolved heart issues.

In that same weekend I got a call that my dad was having breathing problems and almost went to the hospital. I was assured he was fine but something in my heart and spirit knew that he wasn’t. So I spent the week praying and fasting. Then I got a call that my dad was in the hospital with heart trouble. I really don’t want to go into details out of respect for my father’s wishes to keep this off the internet gossip highway and because it’s just a lot of “then we went here and this doctor said this” etc etc. So here’s the summary. My dad had a non-damaging heart attack. We spent the weekend getting transferred all around and seeing specialists and then finally landed with a diagnosis of 3 clogged arteries that needed repair and a special diet and lifestyle change to follow. It was hard for him and my family but I’m happy to report that he’s feeling much better and is following doctors orders to quit smoking and eat healthier.

This past week my husband took off of work and we have been on a family staycation. We’ve been hanging out at home, eating out, went to the zoo, lots of shopping and have been enjoying some quiet time at home. It’s really been nice. But I must say, it hasn’t been relaxing. For whatever reason God has put a lot of large items on our hearts and minds so we’ve been taking most of this “quiet” time to discuss them. Unfortunately it’s a lot of discussion and not a lot of answers so there really isn’t much to share…but I’d love for you to take a few minutes and send some prayers our way. Most of these items are things about the future and we just need some clarity on the details and timing. We’re a couple that prays about things big and small but will jump if we don’t hear not to…so we really need to keep our ears out for the “no”s and “not now”s.

So that’s the update. It’s a bit less detailed than I’d like but honestly, I don’t have the energy to go back down the paths I’ve been on for 2 weeks. I’m all about looking forward and sharing what I see ahead. And compared to the road I’ve been on – I see a lot of rainbows and unicorns right ahead. I’ve been talking about rainbows and unicorns a lot lately…Rainbow Brite anyone?