OT - Just had to share...

Darla S.
on 4/8/10 7:26 am - Maple Grove, MN

We're bringing a new baby into our home this weekend -

Meet STORMIE!!!

Yup, Hazel's been needing a companion for a while now - we've been keeping our eyes peeled for several months, and just came upon this purdy girl a few days ago. She's a 12 week old blue-eyed Staffordshire Terrier/Pit mix

She's at a rescue shelter in Iowa, so we're taking a little road trip this weekend to fetch her! It seems CRAZY for us to do this - everything looked like we didn't stand a chance to get her, as there were several adoption applications submitted before ours. But I took a deep breath and faxed ours in, figuring I'd let God decide if we are supposed to have her or not. They approved my application within one day, but there were still 3 families ahead of us. It sure didn't sound promising... The kids and I got online to check her profile and admire her pictures one more time Tuesday night, but she had been pulled from the website - I was CERTAIN she had found a home

Yesterday I called just to check, and they said that each of the other 3 families had declined for various reasons - found a different dog, decided against spending the $, IT DOESN'T MATTER! SHE'S OURS!!! WE get to bring this precious little girl into OUR family! And I sincerely believe God made that call for us!

I'm beyond excited!!

Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

christine G.
on 4/8/10 8:29 am - North Branch, MN

RNY on 01/06/10

So cute! Congrats!

Marsha F.
on 4/8/10 10:21 am

RNY on 12/13/07

Yay stormie is so cute WOW CONGRATS to you and your family............ post more pictures once you get her home.................

gerdon
on 4/8/10 11:17 am - Grantsburg, WI

RNY on 10/21/09

Darla..Just too cute!! However I have to say now that I am in the full fledged potty training thing with Bea...you must have forgotten what that is all about?? I know it will be worth it but what I came home to today can not be written on here!! Hope you enjoy Stormie as much as I do Bea. One Saturday coffee this summer I'll have to bring her and they can meet.

Darla S.
on 4/9/10 5:38 am - Maple Grove, MN

RNY on 04/27/07

Hey Donna!

I haven't forgotten, there are definitely a few things in the puppy phase I'm not particularly jazzed about, but our precious pets are SO WORTH IT!!!

We had Hazel kennel trained right from the get-go, and she LOVES her kennel - sometimes opts to go in there for a nap when any couch or bed in the house is available to her! We'll do the same with Stormie, so I don't anticipate any major bouts of destruction.

As for poop and pee? Well, hopefully we'll nail that real quick too - but if not? That's why God invented the Hoover Steam Vac.

Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

tuneyjune
on 4/8/10 1:35 pm - White Bear Lake, MN

RNY on 06/12/09

She is a verrry pretty young lady. Enjoy her!

Tuna

TuneyJune

Michelle G.
on 4/8/10 10:39 pm - Duluth, MN

OH Darla what a beautiful puppy!!! I'm a sucker for any animal. Enjoy! I'm jealous LOL

We are on the other end of the spectrum today. We have to take our oldest cat in to have her put to sleep today. It's a sad sad day here but it's what is best for her.

Mary M.
on 4/9/10 3:40 am - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 09/30/09

So sorry for your loss of your loved cat - - it is never easy. Take care.

Darla S.
on 4/9/10 5:40 am, edited 4/9/10 5:40 am - Maple Grove, MN

RNY on 04/27/07

I'm so sorry to hear that, Michelle... but holding our beloved pets as they are humanely taken out of their suffering is one of the most precious things we can do for them. Hard as all get out, but a gift none the less.

Maybe a new fur baby is in your future?

Imperfect does not = unsuccessful