Last night, Tigist came home and asked us if she could bring an abandoned puppy home. The kids have been longing for a pet, but it’s not a bridge we thought we’d have to cross today! Jerry went out with Tigist (in the dark) to look at the pup (and took the 3 oldest kids with him...that was the beginning of the end!). He was so adorable! Soon, I was summoned to come see. Hanna and I went to meet the little pup. Hanna is TERRIFIED of all living creatures, and freaked out over the dog. We had a bit of a crowd around us and the dog, so it was a bit difficult to discuss our decision. Finally, a young man there who had been looking after the pup said he’d keep it until the next day so we could decide. So, home we all trooped.
What a long, agonizing night and next morning for 3 kids!!! But after some research and the “pros and cons” list, Jerry walked up to see if the pup was still there. I heard him come back into the gate met by the joyous shrieks of 3 little kids….and the terrified shrieks of the littlest one.
So, we are now the proud owners of a tiny little pup (probably 4-6 weeks old)! (Oh my, what have we done?) The kids are thrilled…some even to tears of joy. Then, of course, there was the great naming process. I’ll spare you the details, but without further adieu, let me introduce you to the newest Shannon:
MOSES
(The kids thought it was a good name since baby Moses was left without a mother and found by the wayside, just like this puppy. Jerry wanted to name him "Martin Woofer", because Micah used to talk about "Ma-in Woo-fu" after he heard me read a story to Joshua in kindergarten about Martin Luther. Jerry was quickly shot down.)
Hanna is slowly getting over her terror, and has even touched the dog and let him on her lap once. She flips between being in love and being petrified, but we’re making headway!
Quote from Micah: “I can’t stop saying I can’t believe it. I can’t stop saying that I love him. It’s almost like a miracle!”
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