So Long Bubbie!

So, some have asked about Tex (i called him bubbie) and what happened. So here is the story.

Tex is an Australian Shepherd. He is a very high maintance dog. He needs lots of exercise. (I could give the attention and loving :)) We have a tiny backyard and he is aggressive towards other dogs so walks are very difficult. That left Aaron and I not many options to exercise with him. I would try and play fetch with him everyday but 15-30 minutes a day - not enough. He was just getting started. We have a pretty busy life plus we are tired when we get home and just didnt have time to spend 1 - 2 hours playing fetch a night. I loved walking him, but honestly walks were a nightmare. He wanted to charge any animal he saw and I am not real huge and he is 65 pounds, so it was difficult for me to manage him. We had several other issues over Christmas break as well that were just weighing on us.

So we made the best decision for him. We found a great loving home with a very large backyard. They have another dog (male) which he gets along with (SHOCKED) and two little boys to play with. They go to 50 acres of land sometimes and let the dogs chase the cows (he was breed specifically for that) and also take car rides and boat rides. He will get out the energy he needs plus be loved.

Honestly, this was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. To some, this will seem crazy!! I mean its a dog right. You have no idea what kind of a dog lover I am. I LOVE dogs. and i LOVED me dog to death. He followed me around everywhere and was so protective of me. I loved having him sit in my lap and just love on him. I was home for 10 1/2 months before I found my current job so I spent almost everyday all day with this dog. He and I became SO close. To give him up was for sure in his best interest. My best interest would have been to keep him and love on him. This has been so difficult. I have shed many tears. I cried the whole 2 1/2 hours home from taking him to the new home, cried when we got home, cried when I woke up Sunday, cried when I got home from church, cried when I got home from Life group, and cried this morning when I woke up. I hope it gets easier. (i know so are thinking get over it, its a dog!!! You just dont realize how much i loved this dog and how close we were). I just have to remind myself he is where is needs to be. I cant help but miss him everytime I walk into my empty house. He would run and greet me with his whole bottom wagging! I miss my sweet bubbie!! He is and will be so loved!!!!!

We will be getting a new puppy in March (i am to much of a dog lover not to have one). I am excited about it but it doesnt take away the hurt and me missing my Tex. I dont think it will until we actually have the new puppy.

This has taught me that God is the same with us. He does what is best for US! It may not always be easy for Him to let us go through things or watch us have to live life here, but He always does what is best for US! That is what we did for Tex. What was best for HIM!