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***We’re on vacation after today but we’ll be back on Wednesday, February 01***

We're so happy for Faith, mommy!

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  I wanted to share a little story with you today about faith and the power of believing in the compassion of others. 

Last Sunday, our church service started out like any other Sunday with lots of singing, praising and fellowship.  I’m the church photographer so I often have “assignments” to take pictures during the service. 

Leaving my seat a little bit early to snap some pictures of the students in our Youth Group, I quietly crept down the stairs.  And as I rounded the corner there was a sweet black lab puppy sitting wagging her tail with two of the Youth Group Leaders.  Assuming the puppy belonged to one of the leaders, I was surprised she’d brought her dog to church.

“The puppy isn’t mine,” she said.  “Someone just left her here with her bed, bowl and food.”  The puppy sprang up and kissed my hand furiously wagging her tail.  She’d obviously been well taken care of and I wondered if her family just couldn’t afford to take care of her anymore. 

Sadly, people give puppies as gifts at Christmas and don’t really understand the magnitude of the commitment required to look after a dog.  Poor puppies like this little dog are left confused and waiting for their family to return. 

“I think we should call her Faith,” said the Youth Leader.  I have to admit it was hard for me to tear myself away from Faith.  I said a little prayer for her as I rushed to take the Youth pics. 

Shortly after the service ended, the Youth Leader caught up with me.  “A young couple is taking Faith home!” she said excitedly.  “They’re really great and she’ll have a good home.”  Relieved I packed up my camera equipment and stopped briefly at the spot where her bed had been. 

Keep the faith I thought to myself.  No truer words have ever been spoken.

Have a great weekend everybody!  See you on Wednesday, February 01 for TODAY’S TIDBIT.