When I Got My New Dog

Author Unknown

I asked for strength that I might rear him perfectly;

~~~ I was given weakness that I might be teachable.
I asked for good health that I might rest easy;
~~~ I was given a "special needs" dog that I might know nurturing.
I asked for an obedient dog that I might feel proud;
~~~ I was given stubbornness that I might feel humble.
I asked for compliance that I might feel masterful;
~~~ I was given a clown that I might laugh.
I asked for a companion that I might not feel lonely;
~~~ I was given a best friend that I would feel loved.
I got nothing I asked for.
But everything that I needed.