ATB - This One's For John

 This One's For John!

Last week my favorite dog show cluster, The Maine Chickadee Classic, was held in Cumberland Maine.  The Central Maine Brittany Club Specialty Show & Supported entry were held during that time frame as well.  There's so much in my heart that I want to share.  About all kinds of things. In time... 

I'm in a season of my life that I was totally unprepared for. Prepared or not though, I'm in it and doing the best I can. But that's not why I decided to share content on my blog, at least not right now. 

What follows here is what I posted on Facebook today.  

FOR THOSE WHO HELPED US MAKE IT THROUGH THE DOG SHOW.

"Last week was so full and wonderful. Alana spent the entire week with me, less one day. Cal came and stayed over for two which provided for an overnighter and no worries about dogs being left alone in my absence. And now, I am feeling 'reflective' this morning. Just completed my daily Bible Study in the book "Give Me Wings To Soar" written by Sharon Gamble of "Sweet Selah Ministries". Day 47 flight entry, Proverbs 3. And my thoughts turned to something I just read. I'm not sure who will understand exactly why I'm going to share this, but I definitely know it will be understood. Who knew God would use a dog show to somehow inspire and remind me of this Scriptural nugget, which I actually saw and experienced in real life this past week.

"Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart." Proverbs 3:3

I'll paraphrase what else I read. LOYALTY MATTERS. Keeping your word, being there for others, defending a friend's reputation even when they are not around matters. Kindness and caring matters. And those traits matter a lot to someone who is hurting inside. I was on the receiving end of so much 'loyalty' at these shows, and I know Alana was too. I felt God's love flowing through to reach me in many ways through a few special people. People who probably didn't realize it, were being used to encourage me and assist me, make a way for me to be there where previously, John would have been by my side. I always say John was bigger than life wherever he was. And somehow, that remained the same at these dogs shows. I'm going to share this anonymously, but this was shared with me as winter came to an end and I was trying to figure out how to continue to go forward. And it's stuck with me.

"And he would never accept you not sticking with it. You love it too, and I feel that you go when you're ready, but you being at home, means he's at home too. The rest of us might want you to share a little John with us too."

Wisdom. Loyalty. Kindness. I have found all these through the people God has brought into my, into our lives. And for this, I thank Him for those who He continues to use to help me on this path of life without John physically being here. Never underestimate the power of moment."

As always, thank you for your interest in All Things Brittany.

God bless you and yours! Ann, Pippin, Hemi, Holly, and Revere.

Your comments are welcome!