Jun. 22, 2007 - Poky
Most of us have heard stories of lost puppies coming home after being gone over months or years, and possibly distances of hundreds of miles. Well, we at the Denfeld house just recently experienced this very phenomena, and like others before us, we marveled. Our 'puppy' first joined my husband's family on August 20th, 1982. He was a gift from Great-Grandma D. to my husband who was eight. The puppy was loved for a time and then the little boy outgrew him and the little boy's mom did the right thing by finding him another home.
Well, I like to think this dog must have heard that there were once again little boys in the family 
because he has returned to our 'doorstep' after more than twenty years. His name, in case you have not already guessed, is 'Poky' and he was rescued most recently from a thrift store near where my husband grew up and returned to us by a friend of a friend, who recognized the name inside the cover and was thoughtful enough to put the pup on the path back home "over the bridge, up the road, through the meadow, and under the fence" where my husband's children can love him.
On the surface, this just sounds like a sweet thing to have happen. I would be foolish though to think that this was just coincidence because I know the conversations that I have had with God over the course of this pregnancy. Questions about his timing and my need to control. Conversations that have boiled down my lack of faith in His provision or interest in me; about me refusing to step out and allow God the opportunity to provide in ways that make no earthly sense, but are in accord with his timing and His economy. There was a time that I lived what I said I believed and I truly knew what it was to rest in Him. That time seems like too long ago.
This reunion has caused me to think that I want to be like Poky. True, I was not given away, but I did sort of wander off. God is reminding me that his timing is perfect. He does not act prematurely, nor is he slack concerning his promises. He knows where I have been all along, and now I am being returned to where I belong- home to the one who first loved me.
Comments
Jun. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by cammiemelisabray
((hugs))
Jun. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PumpkinsMomma
A very good post! thanks for sharing!
hugs,
marie
Jun. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by debbiecorley
*Precious!*
I have more to say, but I'm late picking up my daughter from dance...I'll be back!
Jun. 27, 2007 - Hi there
Posted by AHappyHome
Yep, and He's got the ring and robe to put on you with all of His kisses. Man, it's good to belong to a Father like that.
Thanks for posting about the pizza man conversation. I really needed to laugh and lighten up.
Blessings
Keri
Jul. 1, 2007 - You rock!
Posted by ApplesofGold
Come pick up your award. Holly
Jul. 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by debbiecorley
I'm back. It's been a week, but I'm back.
I think your Poky story is so precious! I think it is truly wonderful how the Lord spoke to you in such a personal way. You have referred to books and newspaper clippings and music regularly in your postings...that's one of the things I love about your writing. So, the fact that God brought that special book back into your lives and then used it to speak truth to you about His love for you is so sweet! I love how He knows each of us so intimately and personally. He used a child's book to speak to you because he knows you so well. The fact that it was your husband's old book is extra super wonderful. Makes me wanna cry!
Why won't He help me find the science book I've been looking for?! Just kidding.
Jul. 4, 2007 - yes
Posted by onfire
that is just it, isn't it ... and it is just what I have been longing to articulate.
thank you
