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I had a pretty scary situation for me last night. My middle daughter let my dog out (not on her leash) then forgot about her. I was busy making dinner and did not realize the dog was out. It was about 1 1/2 hrs later I realized the dog wasnt around. After a search of the house and a phone call to the daughter who had gone out with friends I found that the dog was MIA. My dog is a 3 lb Yorkie that I got a couple of years into program during the time I was finding what my HP was to me and as a reminder I named her Faith. She is one of my pride and joys, a great companion when Im feeling down, and a great reminder that I have a HP who loves me and always takes care of me when I let him.
After 2 initial searchs of the neighborhood, I knew the rage in me was beginning to build. When I saw my daughter I told her that I was not in control of my feelings and could not and would not discuss the issue with her. She continued searching, and I headed for my computer. I knew I needed to talk this out with someone and fast before I lost control of my anger. I got some great suggestions and reminders from a good friend in the chat room and for that I am grateful. I stayed online until the anger subsided. I, however, was left with the feelings of fear, loss, and despair.
I went back out with the kids, my parents, and my sister and we searched for several more hours without success. I went to bed with a very heavy heart but continued to have hope. I prayed to my HP, recited slogans when I felt the anger arise again, and turned it all over.
At 8:15 this morning I got a call from a woman who lives in an elderly project around the corner from me. She said that she had called my vet and got my number and she had my dog. My son and I immediately went over and got her - even though exhausted from lack of good sleep I was extremely happy. I thanked her profusely and gave her a small reward and a hug.
Now that I have had time to process the feelings of the last 24 hrs, I have come to the realization that even though I lost my Faith - I did not loose "the" faith. This program is a miricle in the making each day for me. Each person I meet has a message for me that if I choose to listen to I can apply to my life each day to attain serenity. Who could ask for anything more. If we work it it works in our lives and the rewards we get come back to us 10 fold.
Karen & Faith
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Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care. Love you all!
Karen
Thanks - and I to hope that daughter has learned something about responsibility. I have talked to her briefly about the situation but told her that a more formal discussion is on the horizon - I told her that I appreciated her search attempts. She to was very relieved that the dog was home and safe. Thanks for the reminder to talk to her about being down on herself. I will be sure to include that in our conversation.
Karen
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Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care. Love you all!
Karen
Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. What a great story of how al-anon works, thank you for sharing your E, S and H So glad you have Faith and Faith is safe and sound with you I am pretty sure when you speak to your daughter it will go smoothly.
Thanks for being an inspiration. I have lashed out at my boyfriend lots about the dogs getting out. That happens less and less these days but it still happens. I have your example now as a way to behave. I am so relieved your dog was found. I hope your dog appreciates not to wander now.
That is a great story. I am so glad that you were able to find your little dog, Faith. I worry constantly that my AW will do something to hurt or lose our dogs. She would never, ever do something like that intentionally, but then again, she is an A, and bad things can happen. All I can do is put my faith in hp that none of those things will happen. Thank you for the post!
