To say that I am an animal lover is a mild understatement. My team knows that if I'm lagging behind its generally because I've found something fluffy to pet along the way.
Now there's this one pup here in Mcleod Gunj, that I labeled 'trouble maker' from the start. I could've named him scar face from all the stories I'm sure he'd love to tell. I chose Bono instead. He has a constant expression of concern on his face, doesn't smile much and loves to growl at the rest of the pack. But for some reason, Bono and I clicked from the moment we made eye contact. Maybe it's because I wasn't as fluffy as the other animals, but he trusted me. He would rest his face in my hands with no hesitation, allowed me to pick him up and put him on my lap (he's just a touch smaller than a German Shepherd) and snuggle him with no sign of irritation.
I hadn't seen him for a few days, and on this day I felt particularly down as I was trying to recover from a stomach bug. I made a silent prayer in my heart that I would see him. I was walking down what felt like a hundred stairs, to go to our room to nap, and at the very bottom, there he was!
Of course he was trying to start trouble with another fluff ball, but I called him, he recognized me, and was immediately at my side. He stopped everything he was doing, and followed me home. It's like he knew I needed his warm fuzziness in my life. He lay on my lap, fell asleep in my hands, even took a few selfies with me.
Often, when I've been needing a little extra love, a furry friend pitches up with impeccable timing. I'd like to think that it's God, showing me that He sees what's on my heart and mind, and He wants to ease it. It works everytime. I know God works on the little details that many call 'coincidence'. But my friend, he knows you, better than you could ever know yourself. Take note of his hand in your life, even when you think it's minute. He loves and cares for you and is constantly trying to show you.
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