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497shallow breathing. Early Friday morning, I gently encouraged him to try and get up to go to the bathroom, but he refused. I knew then it was time to act.</p> 498 499 500 501<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With my momâs help to watch my other boys, I called the doctor and was told to bring him in immediately. We managed to get Bryson into the car and headed straight to the doctor. I donât remember much about the appointment itself, but one exchange has stayed with me. As I was listing Brysonâs symptoms, the doctor said, âI donât think itâs appendicitis; heâs not in enough pain.â I was taken aback. Weâd always known Bryson had a high pain threshold, which was both a blessing and a curse, but in that moment, I realized how much he must be suffering without being able to express it.</p> 502 503 504 505<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When the doctor suggested we wait, I knew I couldnât just sit by and watch. I insisted we do further testing. After some reluctance, the doctor finally agreed to an X-ray. And sure enough, as soon as the images were reviewed, everything changed. They rushed Bryson to be admitted, and he was prepped for surgery. His appendix was on the verge of bursting.</p> 506 507 508 509<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That night, Bryson underwent emergency surgery. I canât help but think of the âwhat ifs.â What if I hadnât pushed for that extra test? What if Iâd simply accepted the doctorâs initial assessment? It was a stark reminder of something Iâd believed all along but had been cemented through this experience: as mothers, we know. We carry an intuition that goes beyond words or reasonâa deep, fierce knowing that demands we listen, no matter what anyone else says.</p> 510 511 512 513<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To all the moms out there, especially the new ones: trust your instincts. Donât be afraid to push for answers, to ask, to advocate. We carried our babies within us for nine months, feeling every heartbeat and kick. And Mama, you know.</p> 514 </div><!-- .entry-content --> 515 516 <footer class="entry-footer"><div class="wbb-share-buttons"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fmama-knows%2F" title="Share on Facebook" class="wbb-share-button wbb-facebook-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 1792 1792" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M1343 12v264h-157q-86 0-116 36t-30 108v189h293l-39 296h-254v759h-306v-759h-255v-296h255v-218q0-186 104-288.5t277-102.5q147 0 228 12z"/></svg></a><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Mama+Knows&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fmama-knows%2F" title="Tweet It" class="wbb-share-button wbb-twitter-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z"></path></svg></a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?description=Mama+Knows&media=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fmama-knows%2F" title="Pin It" class="wbb-share-button wbb-pinterest-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M12.289,2C6.617,2,3.606,5.648,3.606,9.622c0,1.846,1.025,4.146,2.666,4.878c0.25,0.111,0.381,0.063,0.439-0.169
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It has left me with little words and big emotions. </p> 528 529 530 531<div class="wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><video controls src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-18_14-49-06_000.mov"></video></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> 532<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> 533 534 535 536<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-18_14-52-48_037.jpeg" data-slb-active="1" data-slb-asset="643402185" data-slb-internal="0" data-slb-group="964"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-18_14-52-48_037-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-966" srcset="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-18_14-52-48_037-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-18_14-52-48_037-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-18_14-52-48_037-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-18_14-52-48_037.jpeg 1780w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure> 537</div></div> 538 539 540 541<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To hold it in my hands is an insane feeling. I have been reading books since I was young and to see my name and flip through the pages and see my words, is a feeling I can’t describe. </p> 542 543 544 545<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I want to give a shout out to Justin from Advent Design LLC for updating my website. Also, to Jessi from J. Marie Photography for the photos for my social media accounts. </p> 546 547 548 549<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thanks for subscribing, I know some of you do not have social media and I will be sending updates through email as often as I can. You can find me on Facebook and Instagram if you have social media. </p> 550 551 552 553<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you haven’t already, preorder my book, the link is on my site. Also, I invite you to join my launch team. The link is also on my website. To get my book into more hands, I need you, my subscribers, to purchase and share the word. </p> 554 555 556 557<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thanks for all of your support during my time in the desert moving Bryson and during the writing process. I believe the best is yet to come. My biggest thanks is to my Heavenly Father, only through Him this book is in my hands today. </p> 558 </div><!-- .entry-content --> 559 560 <footer class="entry-footer"><div class="wbb-share-buttons"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fthe-unboxing-moment%2F" title="Share on Facebook" class="wbb-share-button wbb-facebook-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 1792 1792" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
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Today, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news that’s been 16 years in the making.</p> 576 577 578 579<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last Thursday, I received an email that brought tears to my eyes: my book, “In a Stroke of Love,” will be released on October 15, 2024. What began as a God-given moment 16 years ago is finally ready to be birthed into the world.</p> 580 581 582<div class="wp-block-image"> 583<figure class="alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6.png" data-slb-active="1" data-slb-asset="1528498397" data-slb-internal="0" data-slb-group="908"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-909" style="width:257px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-1024x683.png 1024w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-300x200.png 300w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-768x512.png 768w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-940x627.png 940w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-500x333.png 500w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-6-1320x880.png 1320w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure> 584</div> 585 586 587<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The writing process has been challenging and humbling, but above all, healing. I’ve learned so much about myself and forged new friendships with fellow authors in my cohort. Now, as I transition from writing to publishing, I’m discovering that bringing a book into the world is its own adventure.</p> 588 589 590 591<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yesterday, I experienced a surreal moment: I searched for “In a Stroke of Love by Lisa J Plett” on Amazon, and there it was â my book, available for pre-order! After years of purchasing books on Amazon, seeing my own listed feels like a dream come true.</p> 592 593 594 595<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As with all of life’s journeys, this one also requires a village. You, my subscribers and friends, have cheered me on every step of the way, and I’m profoundly grateful. To help navigate the marketing process, I’ve enlisted the expertise of Sarah, a book launch manager.</p> 596 597 598 599<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, I’d love to invite you to be part of this final stage:</p> 600 601 602 603<ol start="1" class="wp-block-list"> 604<li>Pre-order “In a Stroke of Love” on Amazon: <a href="https://a.co/d/5FXKDfx">https://a.co/d/5FXKDfx</a></li> 605 606 607 608<li>Join my book launch team: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLpmA97ievjDbQE4aPavgQsEs
608787qwuniRkTowRwlpio89WA/viewform?usp=sharing">Click here to learn more and sign up</a></li> 609</ol> 610 611 612 613<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Your continued support means the world to me.</p> 614 615 616 617<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With heartfelt gratitude,</p> 618 619 620 621<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> Lisa</p> 622 </div><!-- .entry-content --> 623 624 <footer class="entry-footer"><div class="wbb-share-buttons"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fa-dream-16-years-in-the-making%2F" title="Share on Facebook" class="wbb-share-button wbb-facebook-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 1792 1792" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M1343 12v264h-157q-86 0-116 36t-30 108v189h293l-39 296h-254v759h-306v-759h-255v-296h255v-218q0-186 104-288.5t277-102.5q147 0 228 12z"/></svg></a><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=A+Dream+16+Years+in+the+Making&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fa-dream-16-years-in-the-making%2F" title="Tweet It" class="wbb-share-button wbb-twitter-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z"></path></svg></a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?description=A+Dream+16+Years+in+the+Making&media=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fa-dream-16-years-in-the-making%2F" title="Pin It" class="wbb-share-button wbb-pinterest-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M12.289,2C6.617,2,3.606,5.648,3.606,9.622c0,1.846,1.025,4.146,2.666,4.878c0.25,0.111,0.381,0.063,0.439-0.169
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It is now out of my hands and into theirs to get it formatted and ready for publishing. Sorry I have been so silent the last few months, but I have been doing a lot of processing. If everything stays on target estimated release date is mid October.</p> 640 641 642 643<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thanks for all of your encouragement. 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669conversation over lunch, that life has been going so well, my brain is telling me, âWhen will the next shoe drop?â</p> 670 671 672 673<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I listened to Brad on the phone, he gave me brief details, and I hurried up and headed for the hospital. Iâm not going to get into the weeds of the accident here, but I learned more about myself through this experience.</p> 674 675 676 677<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stevanâs angels were protecting him, he walked away from the crash, with a mild concussion and a few cuts. I know he will be extremely sore for a few days. My immediate fear yesterday was if this accident would trigger his trauma that he has suffered from his time in Jamaica. The answer is YES it did, but though my fears were accurate, last night once he arrived home, I saw a transformation in him, and my heart smiled. Evidence of his growth and healing!</p> 678 679 680 681<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I sat in the ER room yesterday while he was down for a CT scan, I thought of my plans to write my blog and tell you all the good and exciting things that have been going on in my life, but here I sat in the ER. Thoughts of âwhy Godâ passed through and in the past those thoughts wouldnât have passed they would have lingered and spiraled and sent me crashing. But this time they PASSED THROUGHâ Evidence of my growth and healing!</p> 682 683 684 685<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> I can testify today about all the blessings in my life:</p> 686 687 688 689<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stevanâs accident though scary, frustrating, and painful physically and emotionally â HE IS GOOD</p> 690 691 692 693<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kaden graduated from college at IWU on April 27! I am proud of his determination and courage. Those who have followed my blog know of his battle with Lyme Disease. He is 85% better, and we are continuing to seek ways to help him reach 100% – HE IS GOOD</p> 694 695 696 697<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bryson is doing well in Arizona. He got to travel with his ADH family to New Mexico for vacation last week. We are finally working with vocational rehab about a job, but the process is as slow as a snail. Life isnât perfect for him but â HE IS GOOD</p> 698 699 700 701<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tyrell and Kaden both got engaged in the past 5 months, super excited to welcome their ladies into our family, one wedding in September of this year and the other next May â WEDDINGS ARE GOOD</p> 702 703 704 705<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last week we received all the money back that we paid from May â September 2023 to the Arizona Government during the time that they had denied Brysonâs services for his ADH home. We didnât receive any apology or admittance of wrongdoing, but seeing that money in my checking account â GOD IS GOOD</p> 706 707 708 709<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On Monday, Brysonâs legal guardianship transfer to Arizona was complete â GOD IS GOOD</p> 710 711 712 713<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Finally⦠my book!</p> 714 715 716 717<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I received my book back from my editor a week and a half ago. I have been diligently working on all the edits. There were many edits, but her kind words âExcellent work on this!â helped me navigate through each one. My editor did an amazing job of helping me see where I needed to clarify more and dig deeper into my emotions to help convey my story to the reader. Monday, I spent 11 ½ hours at the computer and I am almost done with the edits. Next step is to submit my manuscript to a copy editor. – GOD IS GOOD</p> 718 719 720 721<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Writing this book has been therapeutic for me. As I have journeyed through the past 26 years, I have seen the evidence of my GROWTH AND HEALING! Iâm excited to share it with all of you but Iâm anxious and scared too. Iâve opened myself up to share ALL of me with you. In doing this, my hope that someone will read it and be able to find GROWTH AND HEALING for themselves.</p> 722 723 724 725<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the next few weeks, I will have a better idea when the book will be published. Iâll let you know.</p> 726 727 728 729<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I AM SO BLESSED! GOD IS GOOD! </p> 730 </div><!-- .entry-content --> 731 732 <footer class="entry-footer"><div class="wbb-share-buttons"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fblessings%2F" title="Share on Facebook" class="wbb-share-button wbb-facebook-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 1792 1792" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
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My mom and dad only got to celebrate 28 years before he passed.</p> 760 761 762 763<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage makes me feel humbled⦠God has blessed us with family, opportunities, and incredible adventures.</p> 764 765 766 767<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage makes me feel lovedâ¦. Receiving a text message from Brad â30 years later she proves again I made a good choice!!! I love you.â</p> 768 769 770 771<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage has been hard work, many sacrifices and compromises.</p> 772 773 774 775<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage has had its share of broken promises and disagreements.</p> 776 777 778 779<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage has had its share of joyful and incredible moments!</p> 780 781 782 783<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In those 30 years, there were many a dark year, many times when we didnât like each other, but I never doubted our love for each other.</p> 784 785 786 787<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years since the ceremony that wasnât perfect, the pastor forgot a page with part of our vows.</p> 788 789 790 791<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years in and we are embracing a new season of life, boys living away from us, finding love of their own. Itâs exciting and hard, as transitions can be.</p> 792 793 794 795<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Iâm grateful for Brad and his patience, kindness, forgiveness that he has extended to me many times.</p> 796 797 798 799<p class="wp-block-paragraph">
799I know that he wanted to get off the roller coaster ride of my emotions and hormones, but instead he buckled in and held on tight. The steady part of our marriage, ready to pick me up off the floor and hold me tight. </p> 800 801 802 803<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Iâm grateful for God to have given us each other, this marriage of two countries, two personalities, two individuals â tied together in a cord of three, with God the source of hope, the ultimate meaning of love!</p> 804 805 806 807<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Letâs do 30 more!</p> 808 </div><!-- .entry-content --> 809 810 <footer class="entry-footer"><div class="wbb-share-buttons"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2F30-years%2F" title="Share on Facebook" class="wbb-share-button wbb-facebook-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 1792 1792" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M1343 12v264h-157q-86 0-116 36t-30 108v189h293l-39 296h-254v759h-306v-759h-255v-296h255v-218q0-186 104-288.5t277-102.5q147 0 228 12z"/></svg></a><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=30+Years&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2F30-years%2F" title="Tweet It" class="wbb-share-button wbb-twitter-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z"></path></svg></a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?description=30+Years&media=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2F30-years%2F" title="Pin It" class="wbb-share-button wbb-pinterest-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M12.289,2C6.617,2,3.606,5.648,3.606,9.622c0,1.846,1.025,4.146,2.666,4.878c0.25,0.111,0.381,0.063,0.439-0.169
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The timeline is for Abby to take one month to review, edit and return to me.</p> 834 835 836 837<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Leo and Gus, my cats, have been my constant companions and distractions through this process!</p> 838 839 840 841<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I am grateful for everyone who has encouraged me on this writing journey.</p> 842 843 844 845<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> I signed my book contract on May 22, 2023.</p> 846 847 848 849<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> I officially started writing this manuscript in October 2023.</p> 850 851 852 853<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> It has not been an easy task.</p> 854 855 856 857<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There were times when I read various chapters and thought to myself âthis is good!â Then there were times I read it and thought it is all a waste. </p> 858 859 860 861<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I believe that God called me to this 15 years ago and the timing is right now to deliver my story. Truthfully, I am nervous and scared about the vulnerability that I share in these pages.</p> 862 863 864 865<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The completed work, Lord willing, will be out by November or December of this year. </p> 866 867 868 869<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now is my time to rest, rest from words and reliving memories! Submitting this manuscript is an incredible feat and I canât believe I am at this stage. </p> 870 871 872 873<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My plans for today – ICE CREAM!!</p> 874 </div><!-- .entry-content --> 875 876 <footer class="entry-footer"><div class="wbb-share-buttons"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fsubmitted%2F" title="Share on Facebook" class="wbb-share-button wbb-facebook-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 1792 1792" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
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8917-01-02_20-24-38_483-940x918.jpeg 940w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2017-01-02_20-24-38_483-500x488.jpeg 500w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2017-01-02_20-24-38_483-1320x1289.jpeg 1320w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2017-01-02_20-24-38_483.jpeg 1357w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> 892</div> 893 894 895<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> I knew I was in troubleâ¦.I knew I should not goâ¦. but I needed a diversion I needed something else to think about except the hard that my life was handing me. I made a phone call, an appointment and soon Bryson and I were on our way. We traversed into the backroads of Amish County until we arrived at the Amish farm.</p> 896 897 898 899<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We approached the large white house, knocking on the door to their washroom. We were greeted by a mom and numerous young kids, as well as five Pomsky puppies. The puppies greeted us wagging their tails and looking for affection. Bryson and I engaged with the puppies, petting them, and taking turns holding them. I knew from that moment, it was over, I would be going home with a puppy!</p> 900 901 902<div class="wp-block-image"> 903<figure class="alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5872-2-scaled.jpg" data-slb-active="1" data-slb-asset="1795947661" data-slb-internal="0" data-slb-group="847"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5872-2-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-862" style="width:162px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5872-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5872-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5872-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5872-2-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure> 904</div> 905 906 907<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Brad rolled his eyes at me when I told him when we returned home that we found THE ONE! I went through all the reasons this would work⦠Bryson would help pay for himâ¦. Bryson had always wanted one, how can we tell him no, we tell him no so often⦠maybe this dog could be Brysonâs companion and learn how to detect his low blood sugars. I thought of every probable reason to make it feel like Bryson needed a puppy and that’s exactly what happened a week later.</p> 908 909 910<div class="wp-block-image"> 911<figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5856-1-scaled.jpg" data-slb-active="1" data-slb-asset="2011836433" data-slb-internal="0" data-slb-group="847"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5856-1-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-861" style="width:96px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5856-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5856-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5856-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5856-1-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure> 912</div> 913 914 915<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bryson and I went to the Amish farmhouse and brought our puppy home, we named him Rizzo after Brysonâs favorite Chicago Cubâs baseball player. He fast became a loved member of our family. Rizzo became my distraction and filled my time as I battled depression.</p> 916 917 918<div class="wp-block-image"> 919<figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rizzo-4.jpg" data-slb-active="1" data-slb-asset="1103719329" data-slb-internal="0" data-slb-group="847"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="769" height="1024" src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rizzo-4-769x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-860" style="width:134px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rizzo-4-769x1024.jpg 769w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rizzo-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rizzo-4-768x1023.jpg 768w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rizzo-4-940x1252.jpg 940w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rizzo-4-500x666.jpg 500w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rizzo-4.jpg 1054w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px" /></a></figure> 920</div> 921 922 923<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fast forward to 2022 we had decided that Bryson and I were going on an adventure to Arizona to move him there. We knew that bringing Rizzo along was not an idea that would work, the heat, the RV living and not knowing the dog situation with the family that he would be placed in.</p> 924 925 926 927<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bryson was sad, it was a difficult time for him. Rizzo wasnât happy with our move either. I had been his primary caregiver and I left him, abandoned him for months on end. Brad and Ty tolerated him and his bad behaviors. We spent lots of money with the dog sitter as Brad traveled back and forth. We talked about finding a new home for Rizzo, Bryson was angry and told us we didn’t have the right to rehome him. But we knew that we were not giving Rizzo what he needed.</p> 928 929 930<div class="wp-block-image is-style-rectangular"> 931<figure class="alignleft is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-6-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-866" style="width:131px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-6-940x1253.jpg 940w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-6-500x667.jpg 500w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-6-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-6.jpg 1512w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure> 932</div> 933 934<div class="wp-block-image is-style-rectangular"> 935<figure class="alignright is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="800" src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-857" style="width:134px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-1.jpg 600w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-1-500x667.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100v
935w, 600px" /></figure> 936</div> 937 938 939<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the summer of 2023 after I had returned home from placing Bryson in his new home, we found an amazing home for Rizzo. Last week I received pictures of Rizzo. He is living in Arkansas, he has five other dog companions, 2 cat companions, a gigantic, fenced backyard to play in, also he has a little boy who loves him. Rizzo is living his best life!</p> 940 941 942 943<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I was thinking about Rizzo and his situation, the correlation to Bryson came to mind. It was exceedingly difficult to decide to move Bryson to Arizona and to let him go live with another family. But this past week, seeing pictures of him on vacation with his new family, birthday, and Special Olympics pictures, I know that Bryson is also living his best life!</p> 944 945 946<div class="wp-block-image"> 947<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5.jpg" data-slb-active="1" data-slb-asset="870476386" data-slb-internal="0" data-slb-group="847"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-865" style="width:130px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5-940x1253.jpg 940w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5-500x667.jpg 500w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https://www.lisajplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rizzo-5.jpg 1512w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure> 948</div> 949 950 951<p class="has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Even when the road ahead seems hard and doesn’t seem rightâ¦. stepping out in faith and moving on can bring the best that’s yet to come!</strong></p> 952 </div><!-- .entry-content --> 953 954 <footer class="entry-footer"><div class="wbb-share-buttons"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fa-boy-and-his-dog%2F" title="Share on Facebook" class="wbb-share-button wbb-facebook-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 1792 1792" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M1343 12v264h-157q-86 0-116 36t-30 108v189h293l-39 296h-254v759h-306v-759h-255v-296h255v-218q0-186 104-288.5t277-102.5q147 0 228 12z"/></svg></a><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=A+Boy+and+His+Dog&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fa-boy-and-his-dog%2F" title="Tweet It" class="wbb-share-button wbb-twitter-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z"></path></svg></a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?description=A+Boy+and+His+Dog&media=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisajplett.com%2Fa-boy-and-his-dog%2F" title="Pin It" class="wbb-share-button wbb-pinterest-button" rel="nofollow"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M12.289,2C6.617,2,3.606,5.648,3.606,9.622c0,1.846,1.025,4.146,2.666,4.878c0.25,0.111,0.381,0.063,0.439-0.169
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