For the past year I had been praying and brain storming about finding a ministry that encompassed my passions. I had been observing people in ministry, and when you see a person that throws their whole heart and energy into their particular ministry, there is no doubt they were made for what they are doing. I wanted to have that passion and excitement for something. After thinking about it, I wanted to find a ministry that combined my love of animals, bent toward service, and ultimately helped people.
I recalled a friend of mine who fostered and trained a service dog several years ago. I wanted to run with this idea. I chatted with my friend about her experience, what she liked, disliked, and what challenges she encountered. I could tell in my heart this was something I should pursue. A Google search lead me to Pawsibilities Unleashed, an organization in Frankfort, KY, that among other things, trains service dogs. One of the great things about this organization is that they will train any breed of dog that passes a temperament test and has characteristics needed for a service dog. Dogs come to this organization by all sorts of paths.
After an interview with the organization and blessing from Peter, I made arrangements to take on a dog in July 2013. I wasn’t sure what all this entailed, only that I was to attend a training class once a week with the dog I was charged with. I had no idea if I would like this, if I could handle it, what all was involved, or whether this was the ministry I had been praying for, but I did know I was excited for this new adventure.
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