A little miracle entered my life. I wasn’t sure I was up for the challenge, and then I firmly decided I was not up for the challenge…but I couldn’t forget that face. She was available, but I was anxious about caring for a puppy again. So, I decided to wait until after the holidays and if she was still available I might try again. There were so many reasons not to get a puppy and fewer reasons to get one. But, as I tried to close the door firmly on the idea of getting a puppy because they are so much trouble, I just couldn’t get passed the joy of having a puppy. It is such a brief span of time before a puppy becomes a DOG. I thought of my dog, Bird, she was a feisty cute thing, that came during such a difficult time in my life. And my old dog Starbuck, who has health issues, she was heaven sent when my oldest child was struggling. Could this puppy be a blessing too? Would she be good for me and my other dogs? I didn’t know if it would work out. Bird would be jealous and taking care of an aging dog is a job in itself, but I still couldn’t get passed the joy. So, I brought her home and it is challenging but then there is the joy of a new creature learning about life and love. There is the absolute cuteness and the sweetness of tiny paws and big eyes. I am tired. It is a lot. Giving a home to an animal is a commitment to love and cherish, and it is a commitment I never take lightly. I have loved each of my dogs whether they were shelter dogs, or abandoned dogs or a puppy from a friend.If you spot this story on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.