*UPDATE FROM BETH*
No change, you sweet, sweet sisters. Thank you so much for caring. We’ve looked absolutely everywhere in both the car and on foot. I told Melissa about thirty minutes after I picked her up and she’s looked obsessively for her ever since. I think you’ll be blessed to know that she found two of my fellow LPM staff members looking for Sunny in our neighborhood, too, and in two different cars. That’s the kind of people I work with. Sabrina, our director, almost couldn’t pull it together today. Curtis tried to be really low key about the whole thing, not wanting to enter into the drama, then we found out he’d been out in the car looking, too. She’s the kind of dog everybody loves.
We’re making posters and putting them out tomorrow and at that point feel that we’ve done all we can do. I will definitely let you know how this turns out but I won’t just keep on and on about it. In a world of rabid breast cancer and missing children, we’ll try to keep our perspective. Thank you so much, Siesta, for mentioning her chapter in “Feathers From My Nest.” That’s one of the most fitting tributes to our fine dog that we have in print. One of our Siestas, Allison Ashton, painted me the most beautiful and perfect rendering of Sunny that you can imagine for my birthday last year then she had it matted in red and framed in black. It’s the most precious thing ever. I have never loved a gift more. I’m so, so thankful to have it especially now. I love you, Allison.
Enough. Thanks for sharing my drama today. You are a wonderful community and you mean something to my life. Now, I’m going to go fix some comfort drinks (homemade hot chocolate with whipped cream) for Lis and I.
*UPDATE FROM AMANDA*
Mom wanted me to let you know that Sunny was not at the pound. We are hoping that she is just going to show up at the front door any time now. Please pray for Mom that she will be able to, in her words, pull it together. She is picking up Melissa from the airport right now. It’s her first trip home since she moved and we don’t want a cloud of sadness hanging over this sweet time with her. And in case this isn’t clear, I want y’all to know that we do have perspective about this. Sunny is just a dog, but it’s still sad to think about the loss of a furry friend. We love y’all! Thanks!
Hey, My Dear Siestas! I had planned to write you something funny today and share a few highlights from our trip to D.C. for the Esther intros and outros but something happened that took the funny right out of me.
My beloved Sunny dog is missing. When I got home from work yesterday around 5:00 PM, she darted out the front door. That’s not at all unusual. The whole neighborhood knows her and she has some good dog friends she frequently visits. She’s never been a dog you could confine. She will dig her way out of any backyard and shoot her way out of any open door. She was a stray sixteen years ago when she took up on my front porch. Our family has always teased that she was from the Order of Melchizedek because we never knew where she came from. Over the months that followed we became inseparable. During the worst season of my life, she sat right beside me while I bawled then would suddenly give my face what Keith and I came to call “the speed lick.” You never saw it coming. Then I’d laugh really hard and she’d wag her tail. Mission accomplished.
She should have sauntered back within the hour but didn’t. Keith and I drove all over the place last night then each got up many times during the night and looked out front for her. I put water on the porch because I knew when she came back she’d be thirsty. This morning, still no sign of her. Keith drove for over an hour this morning while I tried to get ready for work at home but bawled so hard, I couldn’t get my make-up on for the longest. We really hoped that the dog pound picked her up but, so far, they say they don’t have her. Keith is going to the facility as soon as it opens at 1:00 PM to see for himself.
I know this sounds silly to anyone who is not a dog lover but I am beside myself. She is my best buddy and is absolutely obsessed with me. She cries even if I’m temporarily out of sight. She follows me around, bless her heart, and sits wherever I do then sleeps right beside my bed where I can literally reach down and pet her. She is very old and I know she won’t live a whole lot longer but I want to be right beside her holding her furry gray face when she finishes her job as the world’s best guard dog and my most trusty friend.
I’ll let you know what happens. We Siestas have shared a lot of life in the last many months and I thought you might as well know that your buddy is fit to be tied. I love you guys and I’ll get you an update as soon as I have one.
Tags: Dogs
Miss Beth, I am so sorry. I hope that she comes home very very soon. I weep for you and your loss. My most hated thing in this life is losing something…I just can’t stand it until it is found. I will praying for your Sunny loving heart.
My six-year-old and I have been praying for you all. She has been telling everyone, as if she has lost her own best friend. We love you all and will continue praying…
centraliaDear Beth, I tried to comment before and I guess it didn’t work, so not sure you will get this or not.
I am praying for Sunny… and wanted to share our dog story with you.
I have been divorced well over a decade now. My ex got tired of my son’s dog so was going to shoot him (a habit of his). My son came home from his dad’s just bawling, begging me to take the dog, but I couldn’t as we were not permitted to have pets. I cried as I told my son we needed to pray for his dog, as I knew how his dad was about things like that, and I was just praying that my son would not have to watch. So we prayed and prayed.
And God, our awesome God, answered my little son’s prayers and someone wanted to take his dog, when before they had been completely unable to find someone to take her. I know without a doubt it was God answering my son’s prayers.
Yes, God cares about our love for our pets, you better believe he does. Thank you, Lord……. Thank you….
“Consider the ravens; they do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them…Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” Luke 12:24,27
God knows right where Sunny is and He knows how much you love that dog! I love that He cares about even the smallest of details in our lives. Sunny is His creation and His gift to you, the way she “happenned” to use your porch as her home. That was no coincidence, that was God! What a blessing!
I’ll be praying…
Your siesta in Christ, Marion
Even though Sunny is the one who is lost, I know that you feel lost. Am praying for both of you. We love our dogs!!
Please post a picture of Sunny – our lovable fur-pals can travel great distances!
I’m praying someone will bring her home today!
I understand how you feel–several years ago, my dog ran off and was gone for only 3 days, but they were a very long 3 days (in the AZ heat)–and I had a hard time focusing on anything else, just hoping and praying for my dog.
I’m praying for Sunny to come home soon and for your peace.
Oh, Beth. 🙁
I am just now reading this and my heart is broken for you. We ADORE our dogs around here, too. I am praying right this minute for her safe return.
I am so, so sorry.
Beth, Don’t you think for one moment that a dog is just an animal. The Gracious Lord we love and serve, places them in our lives to exemplify unconditional love. They ARE Family members.
We have three cats, and last fall, one came up missing and we prayed and believed God for her return, and after 4 days, I had almost given up, and then I heard a “meow” at like 5 in the morning, got up, and called and called ~ but nothing. Then later on in the day, I was outside hanging laundry and here she came, just a sauntering up, like she had not been gone at all!!! I screamed!!!! DEVA’S HOME!!! My three year old, came running and yelling, “Thank You Jesus for bringing my kitty home!!!”
I am agreeing with all my “siestas” for Sunny’s Home coming.
Luv you sis’
k
Just checking back for an update…
I’m glad that your baby girl is home right now with you…
Praying for a less dramatic day and that you all are able to enjoy your visit!
Blessings,
stephanie
I am so sorry Beth. Know that I’m praying for Sunny’s safe return as well.
Moore Family,
I just want to reiterate to you that I really don’t think anyone is expecting you to “drop this”. We continue to pray with you and do keep us informed, both of any updates or lack there of and your own emotional state; we truly care and continue to pray for you all.
Just couldn’t get this off my mind last night. I was so in hopes that I would find happy news here this morning. Will continue to pray for the Moore’s and Sunny’s safe return. It just breaks my heart to have you hurting, Beth.
Melana
Sweet Beth,
My heart just aches for you and the girls. I just lost my precious Candi Lynn a month ago and so my emotions are still raw concerning the loss of a furry family member. Candi was 18 years old and had been a part of our family since she was 4. I will never forget my brother, husband, & best friend huddled in the examining room at the vet’s office, holding our precious girl, while my mom and dad on speakerphone from Oklahoma City (I’m in AL) prayed and ushered Candi into the presence of the Lord. It was a most precious moment and one I will never forget. When I get sad, I just remember that she is in my mansion in heaven waiting on me. I am praying for Sunni’s quick and safe return to you and your family. It’s all in perspective, but it is ok to be sad! I love you!! LeighAnne
I cried. I would feel the exact same way if something happened to my beloved Trixie (Bassett Hound). She is wonderful to me and no one understands this sort of bond with a furry baby unless you’ve got one. Praying for comfort!
Came back to check on you and see if there was any news on the puppy. I’m still praying for you and praying that y’all find her. I know if my Domino were missing I’d be very upset. Hope you have a goos day and the puppy comes back soon.
♥ & hugs,
Andreea
P.S. I just wanted to tell the rest of the Siestas that I love the stories about y’all’s pets.
Oh and Autum, there are some pictures of Sunny on the blog. I believe they’re in the beginning of 2007. (I went back through all the entries last night until I got to her pictures). They’re soo adorable!!!
I am not what you call a dog lover but our family has a dear one who is showing his age more and more. His name is Barkley and he is going on 14 years old. We rescued him from the pound when he was a little one and when he fought for his life with Parvo we cried and prayed that he would pull through and he did! So…I guess I could be a dog lover and I can empathize with what you are going through. Barkley was missing for several hours not long ago. My daughter found him finally tangled up in some thorny bushes and he was afraid to move to get out. I know how we all felt the panic and concern when he was gone and happy we were to see him back. He passes gas and he sneaks and eats the cat food but we love him to pieces. I pray Sunny finds her way home and I pray for comfort for you all.
Love YOU to pieces too!
Donna
Dearest Beth, I pray that you find your precious Sunny. When I was a little girl growing up I always had a dog. They weren’t expensive dogs, usually we would get them as a puppy from a neighbor who’s dog had puppies. But I loved them so much. They were my true best friends. My husband is allergic to dog hair so we don’t have any animals. I do miss having a dog and I know my children would love to have one but that would make daddy really sick.
On a positive note, your sweet Melissa is home for a visit. I pray you have a great visit together. I hope you can show us some pictures and share some stories. Tell Melissa hello and I hope and pray her and Colin are forever happy together.
God Bless.
Please do keep us posted. You know our job is to mourn or rejoice with you. I’m praying for rejoicing!
Sunny is not just a dog! She is a part of the family. I know. I just lost my own little shadow about a month ago. I understand how it feels to lose a much loved pet.
I’m praying for comfort for you, Beth.
Wendy J.
Okay y’all, I went back and looked for the entry with Sunny’s pictures. For those who wanted to see pictures, if y’all go to the entry for January 8th, 2007 you will be able to see the pictures. She’s soo adorable!!
I just read this post and will join in the prayers. I know 100% how you feel, never fear…I know you have perspective for heaven’s sake, but you also have love. God made us such wonderful companions when he made dogs and we love them. That’s all there is to it. I sure love mine and I will be praying!!
Lisa
Lord,
Thank you for this dear family. You know their love for this four legged family member. You created animals for us to enjoy. There are many things that we dog owners are comfortable sharing only with our pets. What a bond it forms!!
I pray that you would create in Sunny a desire for her home that lets her stop at nothing to get back to where she belongs.
Thank you that the four original Moores could all be together right now, laughing and crying together over their favorite Sunny memories. We ask for some fresh new ones with Sunny’s return to his family.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen!
uStill praying, and please DO keep us posted!
I don’t know if this has already been mentioned, but, have you tried calling around to local veterinarians? My mom found a lost dog and reported her finding to all the local vets–told them she had the dog and how to contact her. Turns out that dog’s owner called local vets in search of his dog, and he was reunited with his furry friend.
Praying for Sunny’s safe return.
Ellen
I’m so sorry to hear about your sweet doggy. I hope and pray that he turns up soon!!!
Dear Beth and Keith,
As I sit at my computer in my office bawling over the missing Sunny – praying even as I write. I believe God sent that dog to you knowing ahead of time that you would need her. I’ve cried many a time in my dog’s fur! I do know that you all have this in perspective but I also know how deep it hurts. Praying for all of you and for Sunny’s safe return.
Love,
Patty
Sweet Beth and family, I am praying for all of you. I went through a similar experience some 20+ years ago and I remember the sadness I felt. It’s not silly…it’s real, and our Father understands our love for our pets. After all, He gave us the ability to love them, and most importantly, for them to love us unconditionally! Gina
Beth,
After I read the post list night, I prayed that your sweet Sunny would find her way home. I am so sorry for you. Our animals become such a part of our lives that parting with them brings such sadness. I hope that rejoicing over “one lost dog” is in store for you.
I dearly love you my sweet siesta.
Patti
May God’s Holy Spirit give you peace, and lead Sunny back home..You are in my prayers. Tina B.
Dear Beth, I am so, so sorry about your precious Sunny! I started to cry just reading your post. I can really feel your pain. You both are in my prayers.
My little yorkie, Coco has “the speed lick” also! You have no idea that it’s coming! It just catches you so off guard!
I’m looking forward to reading an update that says Sunny is home!
ADVICE! This just happened to us! Did the driving/yelling/pound trips/poster thing. He’s old, not very bright, and totally inbred, but our precious treasure. We looked in neighborhoods that we knew he couldn’t have made it to (we thought). Guess he panicked, cuz he made it FAR away at someones back porch that looked like ours. They’d even put up signs! But they were so far away, we never saw them. Got him back SIX MONTHS LATER after randomly seeing one of their signs still up. They’d sold him to someone in Virginia, and his name had been changed to Ernie. ALL TRUE. I SWEAR. Someone HAS to have that dog. Go far, look for signs, and post them EVERYWHERE.
LOVE & PRAYERS,
Sam*
Beth – praying for you and for your sweet dog’s return home to her mom and her family.
Remember the Lord knows where she is.
Much love & blessingsto you and your family!
Kelly
We all know how much you love those two four legged babies! I’m praying there is a better update as I am just now chiming in. I want it to be a Sunny day!
Prayed for Sunny to be found. I sure wish he comes home to you soon:)
katiegfromtennessee
Oh, Beth, Amanda and Melissa, I am so sorry you are going through this. I’m praying for Sunny’s return. I appreciate your desire to keep perspective…but also know the love of these four-legged friends is a gift from God! You are loved in Arizona!!
I have never been a “pet person” until we got our weimeraner which we named Grace. Unfortunately, we had to put her down due to old age and she was becoming not so friendly with my youngest daughter. I still think on occasion how she was able to put a smile on my face and love me. She was a friend of mine. I am praying for you Beth.
D–in Kentucky
I am so, so sorry about Sunny. No one ever wants to lose a friend, no matter how many legs they have! You are all in my prayers!
I am so sorry that Sunny is missing, hopefully she has come home by now. Sorry I am late with this post, but I am praying anyway, God doesn’t have those time constraints we all have, and he knew I would…mmmmmm I think that counts.
I am a dog lover with two big dog of my own, and girlfriend, I am feeling your heart! Hope you and Melissa have a good visit together! Love you PRincess!
Sweet Beth and Family,
I am late in posting, but not late in praying. I have been lifting you up since the moment I read this post yesterday. I know how very precious a companion Sunny is to you, and my heart is simply breaking knowing that you are in such pain.
I have forwarded the news of Sunny’s disappearance to every person I know who has ever been blessed by a Beth Moore study, book, or good word, and let me tell you – it’s a literal ARMY of prayer warriors.
If you need more people in the search party, you just say the word and I’ll make the drive from Austin to Houston to help out. Even if it means missing my hair cut and color tomorrow that I had to book 10 weeks in advance. 😉 That’s how deeply I love and care for you.
Praying with you and for you my friends,
Kristin in Austin
Our precious pets bring us so much comfort. So sorry to hear about Sunny’s adventure. Praying that Sunny will be home again with your and Keith very quickly.
Love, Nancy
I just have to say I’m flying to Dallas tomorrow from Denver and if I could I would drive to Houston and hull my 6 month pregnant body all over your neighborhood to find your sweet furry one I would do it in a heartbeat! I have been where you are and know the pain that sets into your heart, but we will pray and pray hard! Love you
Beth,
Today is my bday and started out with a bit of disappointment. My dog greeted me this morning, sat on my lap, all 100 lbs, and I so thought of you. Here is what I am praying for you today…2 things…that “the peace of God will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus” as I know you also have to continue to “do life” in spite of your sadness, and “to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask…be the glory…” I am asking for Sunny’s safe return until He has us pray otherwise. Love you sister!
Oh, sweet Beth, I am praying for Sunny to return. I know this is hard and it’s almost impossible to focus on anything else when you don’t know where she is or how she is. God cares about EVERY hurt and heartache. I’m so glad you shared with us – that’s what this is all about – sharing with one another – encouraging one another -praying for one another. I am praying for you and your family – including sweet Sunny!
Love and Prayers!
****BETH PLEASE****
Beth, I cannot explain, I can only be obedient. I feel an overwhelming presence of God wanting me (of all people) to share with you that you should look for Sunny VERY VERY VERY close to your house. In and under your porchways, decks, under parked vehicles, etc, very detailed. I’m sorry I just had to do this. I love you and my canine girls and I continue to be right there with you and Sunny…I love you Siesta, I so do!!! Hugs, Susan
Beth and Amanda,
Still praying for sweet Sunny. Just had a couple of ideas; petfinder.com is a web site where you can find pets to adopt but you might also find her there if someone turned her in at a pound farther away. Also, on the way to work a van passed me advertising K-9 Search and Rescue. This is Ohio but maybe there’s companies in Houston who do that.
On a side note, I’m curious what you think about pets in heaven. The story of Balaam and the talking donkey has always intrigued me and I’ve never heard it preached on. What seems funny is that Balaam didn’t seem shocked that the donkey talked and I wonder if they were close after that. Maybe it was a one time thing.
Many prayers for you and Sunny
Moved to tears, Beth!!! Praying for Sunny’s safe return. But I’m doing the BG (believing God) study right now and finished the Enoch day yesterday. What if God just takes Sunny home ’cause she’s been so faithful to you??? One day she’s here, the next gone. No suffering in-between. I absolutely believe that He could.
I am so sorry. What IS it about our dogs that can do this to us?
Hi guys, I don’t know if you have thought of this, I’m sure you have…but put an ad for a lost dog on craigslist under the pet section (www.craigslist.org). It’s best to put a recent picture and a contact phone number. People post ads about ‘found’ dogs all the time so be sure to check for those as well, but it’s a great community, and you might get a hit.
To the Moore Family:
From one dog lover to another, my heart aches for you today. I totally understand being upset at the loss of a dog. I will be praying that Sunny returns home today! I just pray that someone found her and is holding her safe until she can be returned! Dogs have an amazing way of showing unconditional love and those wet kisses just know how to dry up the tears! Much love to you all as you search and find Sunny!
Here’s to a safe return home…