Jade

Okay, I have to dedicate at least one post to my beloved girl, Jade. She is such a blessing and gift from God to me. Let me start from the beginning...Scott and I were talking a lot about getting a big dog, some of our faves were German Shepherd, Retriever, and Huskie. Scott had also shared this with his dad. I don't know wether God will bless us with anymore children or not, that's up to him, but my heart's desire is to have at least 1 more, so I have a habit of constantly thinking of cute baby names. One day, I told Scott I thought Jade would be a cute girl name, to which he rolled his eyes, for he is certain we are done having children. Well, about a week later, Scott's dad called us, he was at a Pet Smart in MS and they were doing a pet adoption day from the local shelter. He called to tell us there was a really sweet and pretty shepherd up for adoption and he would get her for us if we wanted her. We felt this was an opportunity we shouldn't pass up so we said, Yes! Before he got off the phone I asked what her name was and to my shock and delight her name was....(you guessed it!)...Jade! Right away, I knew, this was our dog! I couldn't have been more right! From the day we brought her into our home she has brought such joy to our lives. She has the sweetest and most gentle spirit about her. She's defintely a mommy's girl, she follows me everywhere and remains with me at all times. When I leave she lays by the window and waits for my return and greets me with a warm and loving welcome. She's very smart (as most shepherd's are) and seems to understand everything I say. She's also very protective (another good quality of shepherd's), we don't need an alarm system with her, she can fend off the bravest foes with her bark, but is gentle as a kitten with the boys.

I really believe by giving her to me God has filled a desire within me to love and be loved by someone that is completely devoted and dependent upon me, almost like the baby girl I so desire, my Jade. This may sound funny, because she is a dog, but to me she's more and that's okay. I pray God allows her to remain with us for many more years to come!