Blog Post 23 Gracie

My name is Gracie and I believe I am one of the graces that has come from this pandemic.  I live with Elizabeth and have brought grace to her and her home.  I keep her company and make sure there is never a dull moment in her life these days.  Of course, if you ask Elizabeth, she might tell you the grace goes both ways. She provides for me, loves me, takes me to obedience school and has a heart full of grace for me.  I think we make a good team and don’t believe she would have taken me into her home if it weren’t for this COVID-19 pandemic.  I have heard there are other pets being adopted during this time in order to relieve some of the tension and feelings of isolation caused by this pandemic.  I believe adopting a dog or other pet during this pandemic is a grand idea.  Pets, especially us dogs, are the best at demonstrating what it means to show grace and forgiveness.  During these trying times we are thankful for the grace given us by God and we know the grace and forgiveness we show to one another is especially important.  Humans and pets are all working and living so differently it is easy to forget or fail to do some of those things we have always remembered to do in the past.  Who would have thought that the members and friends of St. Matthew by the Lake would be gathering outside of a perfectly sound building for worship on Sunday?  I hear that outdoor worship service is a work in progress.  Grace is especially needed as this service evolves and changes each week.  God is Good All the time All the time, God is Good.