After reading the previous story about a Border collie mom, I thought perhaps you might like to know what else God had planned for her. Yes, I believe God has a plan for all His creation.

This scripture quickly comes to mind:  Jeremiah 29:11   For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. Amp. Bible

If Miss Lady could talk, I am sure she would say too, that she was glad for the plan and purpose God had for her also. Her son, the half grown pup went missing the next morning after they came to our place. We always thought that he might have taken the eye of some children that were in the fields nearby working with their parents.  Lady stayed on with us for about a month until my son and his wife could get settled into their new abode.

Miss Lady would go out with my husband and me to work the cattle everyday. It amazed me; as she would move so carefully around the cattle to move them into the corral or pasture that they were supposed to go in. She would go a few feet then stop, look at my husband and wait for the next command. We marvelled at her intelligence.

Soon her career was going to change. My son came to take Lady home with him to begin a new life with them. She loved them as much as they loved her. What is not to love about a Border collie dog? I can’t think of anything.

Not long after that my first grand angel was born. Tara Marie. Miss Lady was a natural born caretaker. She watched every move Tara made. As Tara grew, Lady became more protective of Tara. Four and a half years later grand angel number two, Ethan, was added to Lady’s occupation.  She did a magnificent job.

Lady made sure that the kids didn’t wander off from the yard. No fences!  When a vehicle would start she would get in front of them and herd them back towards the yard. Border collies are natural born herders not only for sheep, cattle, but children also. When Ethan was just starting to walk she would get in front of him and not let him move too far from where mom was working out in the yard or corral. At times he would get so angry with her that he would cry or throw a little tantrum. Miss Lady always knew best!

Then there was more of the plan revealed that God had for their beloved black and white, Lady dog.  Many people heard the news of her capabilities with livestock and children. Good new travels fast! They were asking are you going to let her have some pups. They did. And Ethan and Tara loved every minute playing with those darling little furry balls of joy. We all did.

It was a sad day when Miss Lady went to doggy heaven. But they had many happy years with her offspring and many fond memories. This picture is of Tara, Ethan and two of Lady’s puppies. Tara and Ethan are now 24 and 19 years old.

Remember: God has a wonderful plan for you. He loves you and wants you to have a good life. Fun is included in His plan for you also. If you need some encouragement today receive this insightful message from the Lord:

Jeremiah 29:11-14   For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. Amp. Bible

Then you will call upon Me, and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear and heed you. 

Then you will seek Me, inquire for, and require Me [as a vital necessity] and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. [Deut. 4:29-30.] 

I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will release you from captivity… Amp. Bible

Be blessed today,

Jane