I had an interesting incident happen yesterday. While working in the yard I was interrupted by the dogs going wild in the trees chasing something down. To my horror, out comes my sweet little Lilly with a baby bunny in her mouth. I yelled for her to drop it and low and behold she did. The bunny went running but of course the dogs instincts kicked in and they chased it into a literal corner. I yelled at the dogs to stay back and told the bunny that I would protect her. Everything was fine until Bruiser wanted a closer look. Lilly said uh uh big boy, that bunny is mine. So, instinct kicked in again, we all chased each other one of us screaming like a wild banshee... ... A short while later, I finally got the dogs away and started sweet talking the bunny. I tried to coax it under the fence but it just wouldn't move. I told her, listen I am not going to hurt you but I have to pick you up to save you, so please don't bite me. I reached down and put this shaking soft sweet little animal in my hands and to my amazement she didn't bite me, she actually relaxed. It was such a precious moment. She wouldn't leave when I put her through a hole under the fence, I had to give her a nudge. I was in awe at how trusting that little bunny was. I wanted to keep it :)
I thank you all for your emails and comments of support. Things are rough right now but like you all said time will heal this too... I need to give myself permission to go with what I am feeling instead of trying to be upbeat and put on a brave face when I am not feeling it. Or not doing what someone else wants or thinks I should do. Its time for me to look out for me right now.
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I can't help but see God in this story, Steph. Think about it. You're the bunny. And God is you. Life has spun out of control to what you thought it was supposed to be. And now, just like the bunny, you are scared to move, think, even feel. But God, just like you did for the bunny, knows the way to safety. You may think this road that has been chosen just shouldn't be. This can’t be right. But God is trying to pick you up, snuggle with you, and He’s whispering to you it will be okay. He won't hurt you. He has a plan to prosper you (not harm) - see Jeremiah 29:11.
At some point, after you’ve snuggled with Him for a while and you are relaxed, He's gonna nudge you on to the next chapter in this journey of life. Will you be ready to trust Him just as that bunny trusted you? But for now, just rest while you snuggle with Him. Dive into His word. Listen to His heartbeat.
I love you both!!
Stephany and Tim,
I feel sorrow for all you have gone through to get where you are today but yet I find strength in your faith.
I know we don't know each other but I will be praying for you both to feel God's love and to be open to the plan he has for you.
Mary
I'm still thinking of you. :) ((HUGS))
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