" save me mom..honey the golden retriever"

"But I call to God,
and the Lord will save me.

Evening and morning and at noon
I utter my complaint and moan,
and he hears my voice." Psalm 55: 16-17

We had a 10 year old disabled child that came for some testing at our clinic and she was so afraid to get  the testing. After a time I asked her if she had an pets at home and she said yes - a dog name Honey. She kept asking her mom to "save her". This left an impression on me. I also thought of how this dog must be special, friendl,y and loving.

"Honey"- similar to Abigail Faith's dog

The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed, and is described in the standard as "kindly, friendly and confident". Golden Retrievers make good family pets, particularly as they are patient with children.The typical Golden Retriever is calm, naturally intelligent and biddable, with an exceptional eagerness to please.

Typical Golden Retrievers are active and fun-loving animals with the exceptionally patient demeanour befitting a dog bred to sit quietly for hours in a hunting blind. Adult Goldens love to work, and have a keen ability to focus on a given task. They will work until they collapse, so care should be taken to avoid overworking them.Golden Retrievers are also noted for their intelligence.

Golden Retrievers are compatible with other dogs, cats and most livestock. They are particularly valued for their high level of sociability towards people, calmness, and willingness to learn. Because of this, they are commonly used as guide dogs, mobility assistance dogs, and search and rescue dogs.

So, as i thought about the tempermant of this dog- kind, patient, calm; and the needs of this little girl- dependent, fearful, trusting of Honey; I was moved to consider my heart and my response to those in need. I also was reminded of God's disposition towards us as eager to help in times of need, to rescue in our darkest nught, and His kindness that knows no bounds..

You are Good by Jeremy Riddle
I want to scream it out
From every mountain top
Your goodness knows no bounds
Your goodness never stops
Your mercy follows me
Your kindness fills my life
Your love amazes me
I'll sing because You are good
I'll dance because You are good
I'll shout because You are good
You are good to me, to me
Nothing and no one comes
Anywhere close to You
The earth and oceans deep
Only reflect this truth
And in my darkest night
You shine as bright as day
Your love amazes me
With a cry of praise my heart will proclaim
You are good, You are good
In the sun or rain my life celebrates
You are good, You are good

"...and he hears my voice."
So thankful .

 
Psalm 119: 68 "You are good and do good;"