I wasn't going to do it. Honestly.
Even though friends and family were encouraging me to, I wasn't going to do it.
Too much loss. Too much pain. Too many tears. Too many goodbyes.
And then I saw this face online.
Those eyes...I had to meet him. Just had to.
So meet him I did. And just like the day I met my Lulu, he sat absolutely silent amidst all the barking and howling dogs watching me approach. His eyes never leaving mine.
And I knew. Just as I knew with Lulu.
His name is Baylor and he is 2 years old. He'll be 3 in September. He is a Blue Pit mix...just as Lulu was. But where Lulu was mixed with Schnauzer, Baylor is part Boxer. He is a big, strong boy - weighing in at 60 pounds. A gentle giant, though...a big teddy bear.
Here he is meeting my vet of 22+ years the day after I adopted him...
Yep, he's a people lover alright! And people love him! He was the shelter "favorite" and everyone was sad, yet happy to see him leave. Bittersweet!
He has settled in nicely...seems to be loving his new home and the freedom he has in his very own backyard! And as you can see, he had no trouble adjusting to bedtime!
I've found that he's a good listener...when I talk
(and cry) about my Sweet Hubby and Lulu, this big boy climbs in my lap - all 60 pounds of him. Help!!
So, thank you all...dear friends, for your wonderful comments about my girlie, Lulu. They warmed my heart, they truly did. She was, and is, so very loved. And missed. But I know where she is and
who she's with and I am very much at peace. Lucky girl.
Please welcome Baylor into your hearts through my blog!
God made all sorts of wild animals, livestock, and small animals, each able to produce offspring of the same kind. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:25 NLT
Matthew and Baylor
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