June 22, 2006

• B"H

  
  

  A new update.

  
  

  Since there's good and bad news I'll start with the bad and things can only get better from there.

  
  

  Bye Bye Bella

  
  

  For the past four months we have had a dog named Bella. She was a black lab mixed with terrier or spaniel. We acquired her from an organization called R.A.I.N. (Rescuing Animals In Need). Although we are not perfect people, I truly believe that we did our best to provide Bella with a loving and safe environment. Somehow or for some reason, even though our home is basically a warm and friendly place, Bella seems to have been plagued by fear and insecurities. On numerous occasions she has growled and lunged at various persons, both family members and friends. This past Sunday, our friend Sandy had the unfortunate experience of being the first actual bite victim. Because we feel that having an open home and entertaining friends and other guests is a part of our calling from GOD, it is incompatible for us to also have an aggressive and dangerous dog.

  
  

   

  
  

  To make a long story short, after a lengthy phone convo with one of the ladies from R.A.I.N., Penninah was sadly convinced that Bella should be put to sleep. Her unpredictable aggression and scary disposition was a clear indication that she had been mistreated at some point before she came to us. Try as we might, her fears were too deep seated and we were ill-equipped to facilitate the healing she would need to overcome her inner scars.

  
  

  On Monday afternoon in the office of a highly recommended Vet, Bella made her ascent into another world. Will we ever see her again on the other side, one can only hope? I am certain that just as we are able to grow and change through the power of GOD’s love, such is also true of animals and other creatures.

  
  

  Roadtrip to Greenback, TN

  
  

  After several months of waiting and wishing the potential highlight of my Summer has finally arrived. In a few short hours we will load our van and drive off into the night, heading south toward the outskirts of Knoxville, TN. My wife and daughter are really good sports to come along on this outing. We are going to the annual P.A.P.A. festival (People Against Poverty and Apathy). It has been advertised as a “family reunion.” Being that I am such a great advocate of intergenerational friendships, I think this will be a fantastic experience. I have met a lot of people these past few months here in cyberland that I may now have the privilege to actually meet IRL. I hope to relax, enjoy the camping and make some new friends. In the midst I also expect that we shall have the opportunity to share our unique perspective on the faith as Jewish believers. Who knows what else GOD may have in store for us? I shall share it with you all after it is revealed.

  
  

  That is all for now my friends. Please do pray for us and expect to hear a report of the goodness of GOD in the land of the living.

  
  

  Blessings and Peace,

  
  

  Shlomo

   

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