Seeing this sign made me want to ask: Where?!! Let’s Go!!!!

Earlier today, Cocoa had an operation. A small fatty tumor needed to come out, and we found out that while it was attached to the chest muscle there is no need to worry. She will be fine and probably up by tomorrow and ready to make a day trip to North Carolina by Thursday or Friday. Her doctor even said she could go for a short hike by the end of the week. But right now, her eyes show just how exhausted she is.

I have lots of favorite passages in the Bible, but one that God reminds me of at pointed times is from Matthew 7: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (verse 7 NIV). Don’t get me wrong; I’m not a “name it and claim it” type of person. But I do believe there are times when we need to ask Him for whatever our need is and when we do, His blessings will be revealed to us.

It was a perfect afternoon to visit this warm and welcoming shop outside of Cleveland, Georgia. For a long time now, it has been a favorite destination on Sunday afternoons. Yesterday, a steady stream of shoppers looking for Christmas decorations and gifts came in and out of this place on a regular basis. But when there was a break in the action, I let Cocoa and Chip get out of the car long enough to say “Hi” to Mr. Goat and Mr. Pig—new additions to the front yard.

Though both know the difference between alive and fake “yard art,” it never hurts to be sure. As you can see in the photo below.

Checking out the sniffs!

What more can I say? I love this dog!!