Wet Cement

"The spirit of a little child is a lot like wet cement. When a child is young, it takes little effort to make an impression that can last a lifetime."

I was sharing tonight with my friend, Stacey about how I believe our MDs ("missionary dogs") are going to make a lasting impression on the kids at CLM. I have learned many spiritual lessons from Maggie and Mocha. Most importantly, is the tangible expression of unconditional love. It doesn't matter how I look or what I've done--they greet me with wags and kisses, and a look that screams, "I have the best mom in the whole world!" If I've been gone for only a few minutes or a few weeks, their reaction is the same--uninhibited, genuine excitement that we are together again. They don't care what I'm doing, they just want to spend time with me--the closer the better. (Isn't that God's desire of us?) I think about how comforting they are to me and I know their impact on the children will even be greater. Please pray for their travel experience and adjustment to Brazilian wildlife (porcupines, tarantulas, and scorpions...oh my!)

Dear Lord, help me to be the person my dog thinks I am!