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I have created a page to keep you updated on what is happening since the tragedy with Puppy and the neighbor.  This will allow me to make a distinction between that and other stories of life as this blog was originally created for.

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One Step Closer

11/9/2013

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We had an amazing surprise come our way this week.  Invisible Fence found out about Puppy.  We had been in contact prior to what happened so they knew we had wanted their fence.  Friday morning they arrived and installed a fence "to help us start a happy ending".  There are no words to describe what a gift this is.  When we get a new pup we know it will be safe in our yard with no risk of wandering across an invisible line into danger.  It says we are one step closer to healing.  We have our eyes open for another puppy but we can't get one yet.  We have to know what's going on next door and whether or not we will have to put a privacy fence between us and Chris.  I wish I could have captured the looks of disbelief and joy on the faces of my children when they saw there might be hope for something "normal" again.  

If you know of any pups feel free to let us know but we are rather picky.  It will be very hard to replace Puppy.  Here are some specific things we are looking for.
* Female
* About 8 weeks old when we get her, so she has time to learn some manners from her siblings and mother, but she's still an adorable pup
* Family dog who welcomes other children (there are kids here all the time and I have to feel that they are safe or the dog leaves not the kids)
* Medium size (I'm not a fan of little yappers but it has to fit in the house)
* A dog who likes to play but can settle down when it's time, partly training but breeds have tendencies
* Fluffy with floppy ears but not too much
* I'm thinking something mixed with a golden retriever would be nice, but not slobbery
* We can't afford a big price tag.  We just finished paying off Puppy's vet bills and now we have to start over.

Wow, we really are picky.  I hope it doesn't come across as rude but we have a lot of personalities here and it has to fit with our family.  We do have some time to look and we don't mind traveling if it's the right pup.  We went 6 hours round trip to get Puppy.

I would like to give a little side note here as well to anyone who is concerned about some of the awful things online about electric fences and dogs.  We had an Invisible Fence with Precious in Bettsville for many many years and it was wonderful.  The trainers love the dogs almost as much as we do.  With proper training the pup isn't being shocked unnecessarily or too much for it's breed, size and temperament.  There is even a beeping sound that alerts the dog that it's coming close to the boundary.  She never once left the yard, except when the fence was accidentally cut.  It gave her more freedom than any other option.  She loved getting to stay outside and play with the kids or on nice days being allowed out while we went somewhere.  She loved playing in the water with the kids in summer and it never once shocked her.  It never left any marks on her and she didn't become a frightened pooch. . In fact, I believe when we moved and she lost her fence freedom, that is when her health started to go downhill.  The kids didn't play because they leash was a tripping hazard & it just wasn't as fun.  Her freedom to run was gone and she just laid around.  All I know is that she was much happier with the Invisible Fence than she was without it.  And we are super excited to get another pup and give it the same freedom and love.

Now that the fence is in, it's soooo hard to wait.  We just want to hold and love another fur ball now.  Praying things settle soon and maybe we can get the pup before the year ends.  The idea of a new baby and a new puppy at the same time is not my idea of sane.  But then again when have we ever done things the sane way.  :)

Thank you for your continued prayers and any leads you may pass along.

Many Blessings,
Misty Sunshine


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Short update

11/7/2013

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At the end of October, there was a scheduled hearing concerning the protection order.  Marty and I went and we discussed a lot with our lawyer.  Chris was given some options so things are on pause with that.  There will be a pretrial for the charges against him on Nov.13.  We will be there.  Please pray God will break through the hardness of Chris's heart and that he will accept the option that is best for everyone's sake.  I'm sorry I can't say more than that right now but I would really treasure your prayers in these coming days and especially on Nov.13.  Please also, continue to pray for his salvation.

On a very happy note, God is hearing and answering prayers but that is the most I can say for the time being.  Thank you so much for your prayers.  They still carry us everyday as we are faced with him still being next door and the way it affects each of us.  It's just not something you get used to.

Many Blessings,
Misty Sunshine
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Stuck on Pause

10/10/2013

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I have spent quite some time pondering how to move forward with this blog.  It has gotten national and even global attention with what happened to Puppy but that was never it's intention.  I love that so many are reading it but it was meant to be an encouragement to see Jesus in the midst of life.  It was intended to help you learn to see His Story in your adventures not just ours.  I want to move on but I know people need closure to the story of Puppy, as do we.  Unfortunately, there is no closure yet.  In fact, it looks as if it will drag on for awhile, so I've created this page just for that.  I will keep you updated as I understand things.

The neighbor is still next door where we are constantly reminded of what happened.  In some of us it sparks a sense refusal to be pushed around by fear so we park as usual in our driveway.  Yet some days, we park in the other neighbors driveway to avoid the area.  Sometimes it just depends on who has to get in the car next to avoid traumatizing them again.  Some minutes we think we are going to be OK and others we just want to cry or shout or scream.  Nothing really makes any sense to us but we are doing our best to move forward in trust that God can and will work this all out for good somehow.  

Oct. 1, Chris put a for sale sign in his yard.  We have very mixed feelings about that for a lot of reasons but Noah and Eli are hopeful.  I just pray they aren't disappointed.  

Oct. 2, he had a pretrial.  Marty and I went and talked to the prosecuting attorney that morning but we were told it would be the lawyers in a room discussing the case, so rather than sit in the same room as Chris we went about the rest of our day and waited for news.  We found out the mayor and Larry  (Marty's step dad) were there and that they were able to listen in.  Larry shared with Marty but we haven't had more than a few minutes to talk so I don't know the full story, yet.  What I do know is that it was deemed to be too complicated and the case was continued for another pretrial on Nov.13.  This time we are taking off of work and we will be there.

Because he seems to be moving some stuff out Chris is out in his yard a lot lately.  This seems to have sent the boys backward and they won't go outside again.  When they do it's only to the van and only with us while they race to get inside the vehicle.  They go out the front door for school very tentatively because they are afraid he will be in his yard.  I thought we were making progress but now I'm not so sure.

Last night Noah came in my room crying because he dreamed that Chris shot his brother Matthew then turned the gun on him and said, "I'm gonna blow your head off."  I know many of you were praying and are praying but if you think of it prayers that they can sleep without bad dreams are still needed.  

We still miss Puppy and expect him to appear at any minute but he never does.  I would love to get another one to at least help fill the void but we still have no fence and a crazy neighbor so I can't.  Please pray things will happen quickly so we can move on and not be constantly stuck in that day.  Just when I think we have moved forward the boys see him and we go all the way back where we started.  It breaks this mamma's heart.
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