![How My Poodle Brought Me Through the Fire [The Incredible Power of the Human-Canine Bond]](https://leilagrandemange.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pp-fire-feature-2-min.jpg?w=720)
Shock, disbelief, and fear gripped my heart! I watched helplessly as our house filled with smoke knowing that my dogs were still inside. Never was the Human-Canine Bond more evident than when I experienced a house fire! My husband had been relocated and was house hunting in another state, so I found myself all alone. Well, not really. I had my dogs! The story I'm about to share reaffirmed how incredibly powerful the human-canine bond is in helping people deal with stressful events.
![GOD IS ABLE [Encouraging Thoughts]](https://leilagrandemange.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sh-god-is-able-min.jpg?w=720)
Dear friend, when you're feeling broken, please don't despair. God is able to mend the broken pieces of your life. Trust Him. Wait on Him. He is working for your good . . .
Yesterday is past, with all its troubles and heartache. Look forward to the day ahead. Rejoice in the Lord always, for He is good ... yes, always good! Accept any lingering pains from yesterday, last month, or even last year with joy, knowing that God is working ALL things for your good. He loves His children and would do nothing less . . .
![Faith is a Life-Long Journey [Quote]](https://leilagrandemange.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sh-faith-is-2-min.jpg?w=720)
"I've found that faith is a life-long journey of sinking my feet deep into the warmth of God's love, and trusting that He's leading the way." ~ Leila Grandemange
![What’s Your Dream? [10 Encouraging Steps To Make Your Dreams Come True]](https://leilagrandemange.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sh-do-what-the-lord-wants-1-min.jpg?w=720)
How Do I Make My Dreams Come True ? Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.—Psalm 37:4 NIV
![Life Was Never Meant to Be a Race … [Quote]](https://leilagrandemange.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pp-life-was-never-meant-to-be-a-race-min.jpg?w=720)
"Life was never meant to be a race, rather a journey—to be enjoyed, to learn from, and to share with those we love." —Leila Grandemange Author of the book, Pawz and Pray, Short Reflections about God, Life, and the Dogs I Love!
