I thought I’d depart from the normal routine and introduce you to the newest member of my family… Dimple!
Dimple is a rescue dog, a stray found living in the streets of Philadelphia, then transferred up to the “country” in the hopes of finding a loving home. She sure got one!
My kids have been asking for a dog for as long as they’ve been verbal and cognizant of pet ownership. If you’re a regular reader, you will remember when we tried to compromise with a hamster (read here for the outcome of that decision), but we’ve finally decided that the timing is right, the kids are old enough and responsible enough, and my husband hasn’t progressed far enough in his OCD that he is wearing tissue boxes on his feet (YET).
This dog is supposed to belong to the kids, but I have a sneaking suspicion that I am going to have a new best friend once school starts. As I sit here and type, I am able to snap this shot, right next to me:
Happy Thursday everyone!!
Today’s Miracle:
I’m thinking about it and, yep, a dog roaming around this house counts as one 🙂
themiracleisaroundthecorner 
Dimple~ what a cutie and fun name! I think you do have a new best friend~ how awesome is that. Love your post today and thank you for sharing your family w/ us! xoxo
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That name was given to her by the rescue workers. My kids had picked the name Abby, but they thought she looked more like a Dimple.
And thank YOU for the kind words!
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Dimple is precious! I’ve always had big dogs until recently and I’ve discovered how sweet and loving little dogs are. Enjoy your little pooch!
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Karen, have you ever posted pictures of your dogs? I’m sure you have, I remember reading about them, but I can’t picture them. Maybe someday we’ll do one of those challenges where we all post pet pictures, wouldn’t that be fun?
I LOVE little dogs! She curls up on my lap and it’s the best!
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I love having a dog to cuddle with too! My bigger dog wishes he was a lap dog.
I posted pictures when I told about how I stole my dog!
http://mendedmusings.com/2014/06/21/did-i-mention-i-stole-a-dog/
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That was it, totally remember now before I even go over and look!!
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Dogs are always miracles. Congratulations on your new addition! Both the name and the dog are real cuties!!!
Sherry
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Thanks for the comment Sherry, and you are right, she is a miracle. When you read what I published today, please keep this in mind: once I settled down last night, I SERIOUSLY had the following thought: “Well, at least I didn’t have to clean out the fridge.” And then I laughed, and now I am going to clean out the fridge today to punish myself for that thought 🙂
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This post needs a “love” button!
Congratulations on Dimples. As a dog-lover/owner for over 40 years I can confidently say that she will bring love to you and your family 100-fold. I also really love your picture…beautiful woman inside and out. xo
(PS: My little rat terrier Macy is laying right beside me as I type this. She likes Dimples, too!)
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I will say, it’s only been a few days, and even my husband is coming around. This dog is too good to be true! People warned me against rescue dogs (behavioral problems and the like), but this is the best dog I’ve ever seen 🙂
Thanks for the compliment with the picture… it was as au naturale as you can get! I looked at it and thought, “You need a glamour shot next!!”
But, more seriously, wait until you read today’s post. Prepare to be amazed!!!
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Such a cutie, dimple! Hi I am a first timer here at your posts, I am really visiting many people lately on the new sobriety intrnt world, I am a real newbie! Please visit me when you can I only have an “about” so far… My miracle came ironically from an illness that scared me straight… 🙂 Mar
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Welcome, Merri! I will be over to your blog in a few minutes, but in the meantime I am so happy you found my blog and the rest of the sobersphere… it’s a great group 🙂
I look forward to reading your story!
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Great puppy. . .
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Thanks Robert, a bit smaller than your, I think 🙂
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Yay!!! Congrats on the new addition to your family. Dimple is beautiful!
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Christy, I totally thought of you while at the rescue “ranch,” as I was taking pictures for the post. I thought you might approve 🙂
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Dimple is ADORABLE!! Really beautiful photos, too, Josie. So happy for you and your family.
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Thanks Kristen, so happy to see your smiling face 🙂
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