One Year Anniversary!

Gracie has lived with us for one year.  She has made a lot of progress in learning how to live in a house with people that love her.   This picture was taken on her first night in our house.  She jammed herself into the corner between the couch and chair to observe us.  She has relaxed considerably and I find her lying all over the house. 

She is now excited to see me when I come home and she looks for me when I go to different rooms.  She will wait by the front door for a very long time if I go outside.  It’s very satisfying  to know she wants human attention now.

I told her last night how glad we are
that PCSR gave her a new start and that she is our girl.  We were a bit worried after meeting her - this being our first experience with a dog so afraid of people - but we've never regretted it.  She teaches me so much about myself.  I have to cry when I hear the song from the Broadway musical, "Wicked" called, "For Good".  I think of Gracie and how we've both been changed for good.  I wonder if all the loving words I say to her are the same words God is saying to us - "don't be afraid... you are mine ... I love you so much..."