Nudges

I've always enjoyed the story about the little boy trying to get someone's attention to help with his little brother. He throws pebbles, then rocks and finally, he hurls a brick at a passing car to get it's attention. The morale is, don't wait for God to throw a brick, pay attention to the pebbles. I'm trying to do that in my life, even with the small stuff.

I took my dogs for their walks this morning, two by two. It's dangerous to walk more than two malti-poos at once, they'll wrap you up with those extension leashes faster than you can even imagine. Anyway, the first walk with my best walkers, Roy and Pepper, was wonderful. It was nice and cool early. The second went well with Riff and Taffy as we ventured a different route than we usually walk. We've had to be careful that way due to confrontations between my dogs and others that live that direction. So, I decided to get a third walk in. That is for me and the two young 'uns. I figure we need the extra workout. It started out fine, but started to sprinkle. Then it got a little heavier, and finally, we were in a deluge of cascading water. I tried to keep going, but figured the prudent thing was to turn back, so we did.

I've been needing to bathe these dogs for weeks, but have put it off for this reason or that. Well, looking at these little wet white rats, I knew I had no choice. I bit the bullet and placed them in the tub. I'm so glad to now have two fuzzy, white, baby powder smelling little dogs now. I really did need that nudge.

I hope you enjoyed the first UK football game as much as we did. Our little group of tailgaters was a nervous bunch at the start of the game. When the guys complained about the inexperienced offense, my sister and I reminded them of our very experienced defense. Hadn't the defense against #1 LSU been the number one highlight on Tom Leaches 25 top ten highlights the previous night? Pam and I knew our defense would be the key, and they say women don't know football.

We are very excited to be attending the first home game tomorrow....Go Big Blue! Now that my summer is over, it's time to get back into a routine. My Bible study starts Wednesday. It's a study of one of Stormie Omartian's books. I used her The Power of Praying Parent when my children were in high school and college. I'm pleased to say....they made it through those really difficult years with flying colors. I'm a firm believer in the power of prayer!

You have a great day!!! And thank you God, for the rain and for nudges. luv, Susan