Introducing my divorce present to myself... A reminder to always have grace!
In mid-April, a close friend took a mom and puppy into her rescue near Houston. The puppy was named Coco, and was adopted about a month ago. Momma was named Grace. Something about Grace called to me, but after Schultz passed, Mac said no to adding another dog, so I figured she'd find a home elsewhere.
The morning that he moved out, I texted my friend, and once she was awake, she called me. While we were on the phone, I tearfully asked if she would consider entrusting Grace to me, when she was ready to find a new home. She agreed, I mean, who couldn't when your friend is bawling on the phone because her marriage is over?
Grace needed some time to gain some weight and learn how to be a house dog. Initially, I figured she'd arrive shortly after I moved into a new house, but since that timeline was delayed, we decided she was ready for her new life. Transport was arranged, thanks to Rescue Road Trips and I picked her up this week.
I should add that she's adoption #850 for Reggie's Friends!
She and I will both learn and grow. She'll learn some confidence from my two, and I'll remember that new beginnings are good.
Reggie's Friends says "Street Life to Sweet Life" and I can't help but think how true it is for her. Rescued from the streets, she now has so many people who love her, and from April 14 on, her life has been pretty sweet.
In talking to my mother about Grace on Friday night, she told me that, since all of the divorce drama started, she's been praying for me to move forward with grace. Her prayer was answered, just maybe not in the way she thought it would be!
