Only time will tell how crazy I am or am not. I have always believed and been told that dogs are good therapy. I believe that is true. Some people would think, "Why would you get a dog when you just adopted a child?" Well, if the dog helps Aaron settle in, feel empowered, have another living thing to care for and grow up together, I think it could be a "win-win".
Aaron is excited about "Jackson" - the dog we are rescuing. We are adopting Jackson from the Walton County Animal Shelter. Can you see the beauty of the situation? Now if I can just get Aaron to sleep. On another note, here is what was "revealed" today: for the first time EVER, Aaron has the chance to develop some long-term friendships with other kids his age. He has never had the chance to have a friend spend the night or spend the night with a friend. Aaron, for the first time, feels like he has the chance to have a "normal" childhood. Wow! Think of all the things we took for granted growing up as children: friendships, spend the nights, parties, riding a bike you own, living in a neighborhood where your friends are right across the street, etc.
Can't wait to tell you what might happen next!
I think it's awesome! Jackson is seriously cute and I am totally in favor of the therapeutic presence of a dog. In addition, the responsibility of caring for another creature can make all the difference in the world!
ReplyDeleteLoved meeting Aaron and Jackson this weekend. What a great family you have. Congrats on all the new chapters that are in your life right now. God has truly blessed you.
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