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From Mistake To Miracle
dymond phillips • Aug 27, 2020
#NationalDogDay
Today is National Dog Day! Even though I do not consider Dior a dog, today is her day. They say a dog is a mans best friend. I definitely find that to be true. Having a dog, helps with so many things. Dogs are used for emotional support, service and even on the police force. If that doesn't show you the importance a dog, I don't know what will. As I began to reflect on Dior and I relationship, I can't help but to think how getting her might not have been the best decision. Allow me to explain.
Back during my senior year of college, I had a bright idea to get a dog. I was living with a family friend, working two jobs, and taking 6 classes. I was also kind of lonely, stressed and just wanted a dogs love. I went on Craigslist, found a dog, and went to see it with my friend. The puppies weren't ready to go home yet. We paid a deposit, and had to wait to get them in a month. A week went by, and the woman stopped responding. She ended up blocking us. We were pissed, kept calling and then just decided to say forget it. After that, rather than following the signs that maybe I shouldn't get a dog, I started looking again. I found Dior and once we saw her, I instantly fell in love. I had a few trips planned and wanted to wait until she was a full eight weeks to take her from her mom. This time, my friend and I, wrote a mini contract and paid the deposit again. This lady, sent weekly updates and was super sweet. I ended up getting Dior and not having a place to bring her back to, because the people I lived with had changed their mind. Thank God I had friends that I was able to stay with. About two weeks later, I remembered that my grandfather had just moved to ATL and I asked to move in with him. He said yes and the rest is history.
Many people thought getting a dog at the most stressful point of my college career was a dumb decision. God tried to warn me, but I did what I wanted to do. I'm human and I sometimes make bad decisions. I'm so happy that God extended grace and turned it into a miracle. Dior was just what I needed emotionally at that time. On top of that, Dior is a light in my entire families life. My mom loves Dior, they have a close relationship. Those nights that I'm sad and anxious, Dior brings peace to my life. I'm able to be still on her and focus on the moment.
I say all this to say, don't stress over mistakes and bad decisions. We all make them, it's life. Focus on the greatness that came out of it. Maybe it was a lesson. God extends us so much grace, and we fail to do the same. Give yourself grace, you're human. Stop holding on to the mistakes you made, forgive yourself. God has a way or turning our mistakes into miracles. It's ok, just keep going!
Happy National Dog Day to my baby, my best friend and my world, Dior!
