Peace that only comes from the Lord.

A few days ago I took my dog Zeke to the vet for a yearly check up. He’s almost 9 years old. Wow hard to believe he’s that old. Time flies by. I had some things to ask the vet about things one noticed with him. He’s had bad breath the last couple of months and it’s not gotten better. She checked his teeth and way in the back he’s got a bad tooth that looks like it’s going to fall out and on the other side another one that is rotten.

The vet tells me that he will need dental surgery and a cleaning and those teeth need to be removed and any others he has that are rotten. I felt like a Horrible pet owner I had no idea. The vet told me that he’s probably in pain which I have a hard time believing because he’s happy as a clam at home. He plays lots and eats well and loves his walks.

The vet tells me he will need the surgery at the beginning of the year. I ask how much it will be and I get bombarded with answers. The vet phones me yesterday and asks how Zeke is. I tell her maybe she should have checked in on his owner. I felt so overwhelmed with information when I left.

The tough thing is when you live basically pay cheque to pay check how do you pay for an emergency dental surgery. They gave me a quote without pet insurance and one with it. Thank goodness I have pet insurance because it cut the bill in half. I did tell them that I would like to talk to another vet in town who has very reasonable prices. In fact they help people I guess who are in similar situations. It’s all donations that make it affordable for everyone.

A couple of nights ago after the news I was awake in the night worring about how I would be able to afford Zeke’s dental bill. I still have no idea how it will all work out. I prayed and asked God for peace and that I trust Him and he’s never let me down.

Yesterday I woke up and felt surreal peace that only comes from the Lord. I felt so much gratitude that I didn’t come home from the vet with bad news and that Zeke will be ok after he’s has his surgery. Today I feel that peace still and God has a plan.

So no matter what happens He’s got this and I’m trusting that it will all work out. I also realize that I’m not the only person who ever has ever felt like this. I love that peaceful surreal feeling. 🐶