Jackson is Back!

Look what God did! So here is what happened:

For the last two days, we had heard nothing regarding Jackson. Chris and I had searched and walked with no result. This morning on the way to work we were sharing with each other our current state of desperation and complete lack of direction. We determined that Jack must be in a different area of the neighborhood, due to finding food and shelter. Despite our discouragement, we both felt at peace this morning, focusing on the Lord's call to trust in His plans and to persevere.

As I sat at my desk this morning, I began writing a lengthy update on the past 72 hours and how things were progressing. I was wrapping up the email with the sentence, "Please pray that Jackson takes interest in someone's backyard, garbage can or anything that will bring him closer to being found by someone." At that moment, Chris came by my office and told me that a woman had just called him because she thought our dog was in her back yard!

We jumped in the car and began hoping that it was Jackson. It was the longest 6 mile drive of my life! When we arrived, he was standing in the back yard, dirty and tail wagging. The woman said that her dogs had noticed the visitor and when she came outside, Jack was laying in her kiddie pool swimming. (This is very typical of our Jack). She was the sweetest woman and could not have been happier to reunite us with Jack.

He was on the opposite side of the neighborhood from where we were looking! 7 nights and 6 days on his own --- he survived! I still cannot believe that this just happened! It's surreal. God is unbelievable. Look at what He did!

Jack seems fine overall, but his two back legs are in bad shape. His back right foot is cut significantly, showing tendons and infection. And he is limping due to the left leg; which may be a torn ACL. We went straight to the vet. They have Jackson with them now for a full body check. Regardless, he is safe and we are celebrating!

In fact, tomorrow night is Jackson's Welcome Home Party! With local friends, we will celebrate together and watch 101 Dalmations in honor of Jackson! The best way to conclude this adventure is with friends as we celebrate God's faithfulness!

Chris & Kate