After many months of deliberation, I decided to give in to my grandma's persistent request to buy a dog. I got the breed she wanted - The Silky Terrier.
This three-month old pup, borned on 20 November 2006, is like a new addition to the Chew family. A new member of the household. An extra mouth to feed. An added responsibility like that of taking care of a new-born baby. I do not know what I have got myself into but I shall trust that the Lord will help me and my family as we welcome in this four-legged friend from Australia.
The whole day revolves around Sasha. My brother gave her this name. I had to house-train her a few things - the main one being toilet-training. It is definitely not easy - I asked her to do it at the designated spot and she did it elsewhere. I had to use a newspaper to soak up the urine and place it on the very spot I want her to do her 'business.' I was told this would take a while - I guess there will lots of mopping to do the next few days.
I am thankful that this puppy does not bark much but she is so playful!!! Likes to nibble on people's toes. A couple of times we allowed her to do so but other times, we had to be firm and she would retreat when our voices are raised. I just bought a book on "Silky Terrier - A Comprehensive Guide To Owning and Caring For Your Dog." I hope I will be able to use the instructions to train Sasha.
I just learnt something from the whole interaction with Sasha today - that my life is similar to that of this doggy... not saying I am like a dog but more so the 'right' things that she is supposed to do but not doing. Sometimes I also do that - God tells me to do this and in the end, I went the other way.
I guess my life is about training myself towards godliness and holy living. Occasionally I will choose to rebel because of my human nature but eventually if I get myself back on track again, I will learn precious lessons in which I will grow to become that masterpiece that God has planned me to be. It takes time - slowly but surely God will change my life.
I came home not too long ago as I was out in Chinatown to do some last-minute shopping of new year goodies for my relatives. I also needed to change some money for a dear friend. Initially the rate given to me was not satisfactory. In my heart I prayed and asked God to speak to the money-changer. Since I had been patronising him for so long, he decided to give me a good rate. After getting the approval from my friend, I changed the money. Praise the Lord that even in money matters, He can play a part in blessing me and my friend with a good deal.
Well, tomorrow is the eve of the Lunar New Year - a whole of day of cooking for the reunion dinner. Looking forward to it. I was hoping for my God-parents to join us in the feasting but they decided to stay on in Penang for a couple more day. I guess when they come back on Tuesday, I will cook another feast for them.
My tummy gave me some problems a couple of times through the day but thanks be to God for sustaining me till now.
I shall end here. I've got some more spring-cleaning to do!
"Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe." 1 Timothy 4:7-10
This three-month old pup, borned on 20 November 2006, is like a new addition to the Chew family. A new member of the household. An extra mouth to feed. An added responsibility like that of taking care of a new-born baby. I do not know what I have got myself into but I shall trust that the Lord will help me and my family as we welcome in this four-legged friend from Australia.
The whole day revolves around Sasha. My brother gave her this name. I had to house-train her a few things - the main one being toilet-training. It is definitely not easy - I asked her to do it at the designated spot and she did it elsewhere. I had to use a newspaper to soak up the urine and place it on the very spot I want her to do her 'business.' I was told this would take a while - I guess there will lots of mopping to do the next few days.
I am thankful that this puppy does not bark much but she is so playful!!! Likes to nibble on people's toes. A couple of times we allowed her to do so but other times, we had to be firm and she would retreat when our voices are raised. I just bought a book on "Silky Terrier - A Comprehensive Guide To Owning and Caring For Your Dog." I hope I will be able to use the instructions to train Sasha.
I just learnt something from the whole interaction with Sasha today - that my life is similar to that of this doggy... not saying I am like a dog but more so the 'right' things that she is supposed to do but not doing. Sometimes I also do that - God tells me to do this and in the end, I went the other way.
I guess my life is about training myself towards godliness and holy living. Occasionally I will choose to rebel because of my human nature but eventually if I get myself back on track again, I will learn precious lessons in which I will grow to become that masterpiece that God has planned me to be. It takes time - slowly but surely God will change my life.
I came home not too long ago as I was out in Chinatown to do some last-minute shopping of new year goodies for my relatives. I also needed to change some money for a dear friend. Initially the rate given to me was not satisfactory. In my heart I prayed and asked God to speak to the money-changer. Since I had been patronising him for so long, he decided to give me a good rate. After getting the approval from my friend, I changed the money. Praise the Lord that even in money matters, He can play a part in blessing me and my friend with a good deal.
Well, tomorrow is the eve of the Lunar New Year - a whole of day of cooking for the reunion dinner. Looking forward to it. I was hoping for my God-parents to join us in the feasting but they decided to stay on in Penang for a couple more day. I guess when they come back on Tuesday, I will cook another feast for them.
My tummy gave me some problems a couple of times through the day but thanks be to God for sustaining me till now.
I shall end here. I've got some more spring-cleaning to do!
"Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe." 1 Timothy 4:7-10
No comments:
Post a Comment