CHOSEN

Oscar

CHOSEN

I remember going into the pet store to find the perfect dog for the two of us. I wanted a WOOF WOOF dog while Steph wasn't sure about this dog business at all.  In a moment of weakness she said "a small dog wouldn't be so bad" and off to the pet store we went before she could change her mind.

Five or six puppies yipped and chased each other around their kennel, hoping to get our attention. This black and white shi-tzu grabbed our attention first. He was so energetic and he looked so happy. 

After spending some time with him back into the kennel he went.  We played with the next puppy and the next, but I kept looking at this little guy out of the corner of my eye.  None of the others had what he had.  Both Steph and I knew we had found the newest member of our family.  Ten years later he still continues to bring smiles to our faces and we cannot imagine life without our Oscar.  You could say that we chose Oscar but there is no doubt in my mind that he equally chose us.

We are a chosen people who are loved beyond measure.  As we enter into the season of Advent may you be reminded of who you are and whose you are.  Never forget that you are loved and you are CHOSEN.