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Betty Jo Braun's avatar

What a joy to see how Chet has become such a family member! I forgot how much he has grown, maybe because we hadn't seen you all during too many months of the Plague (as Art Straub calls it). Thanks for writing such a wonderful tale today, Lindsey.

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Joan Fumetti's avatar

Yes! I say 'Glory' too...and write this with Milly's head in my lap, our sweet evening ritual. 'Glory' indeed!

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Padre Dave Poedel's avatar

Our little guy Tucker brings the same joy into our home. The weird thing is when he getting groomed, coming home to a hose without Tucker is SO empty! Our brief introduction to Chet at your parent’s house was so much fun. A ball of energy indeed. God bless you all....all of you!

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Judy Felmlee's avatar

6 years ago we adopted ‘Buddy’ who looked like a Chocolate Lab with a curled over the back tail. Funny eyes, like he was very wary, but a sweet lovable lap pup. He was born in the Pine Creek Indian Reservation, rescued by Benches in Mankato, then us. My daughter , Sara, who has rescued & neutered & spayed animals in her clinic in Tennessee, had a DNA done on Buddy. Turns out he is several breeds; Lab, Boxer, Malemute, Shepard. (I may have forgotten one). He is a great dog, husky & strong & doesn’t put up with the nonsense of the German Shepherd pup!! Judy.

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Debra Roselius's avatar

As a long time dog lover, I loved this. So glad that you and Lucas found Chet!

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Mary Beth Craig's avatar

Love this story. Chet is adorable!! I believe dogs are one of Gods greatest gifts to man. Truly you can find the unconditional love of God in dogs!

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Susan Doherty's avatar

Love reading your posts, many a time tears are shed for you and Lucas but enjoy your candor! Wish I could have heard your sermons, you have such a way with words ….Love, from a sometime Catholic but a great Christian 😍

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Shelly Soorholtz's avatar

I didn’t get a dog until I was in my forties. My kids bugged me incessantly about getting a dog so we went to the shelter to “look”! I should have known that was a trap! In the end, Kasey, our rescue Golden mutt was truly a gift and softened my soul to the joys of pet ownership!! Thanks for sharing your story!

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Jen Shell's avatar

Those pups do amazing things to their human’s hearts! They fill a void we didn’t even knew we had ♥️🐾

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