Have you ever seen the Disney movie, "Pollyanna"? It's a brilliant optimistic movie that - unbeknownst to us - REALLY inspired our Pretty Little Princess!
We hadn't seen the movie in quite some time, but when our Pretty Little Princess saved up her money to buy a hamster, she named the Fancy Bear hamster, POLLYANNA!
...But, last night we came home to an EMPTY CAGE! The Pretty Little Princess and Little Bear were crying and crying and praying and PRAYING...if only they could find dear Pollyanna. When they turned in for the night at 11 PM! after a desperate search, the Hubs and I discovered them in Little Bear's lower bunk...sleeping together in a single bed! They were so distraught!
The Hubs saw Pollyanna for a brief 15 seconds, but as we were praising Jehovah, that little Fancy Bear hamster made a dash....and we haven't seen her since!
This is the spot in the garage where my hubby heard scratching! That little Pollyanna traveled from UPSTAIRS down to the garage! She's something else!
This cute little hamster was a hit in Kindergarten for SHOW & TELL...
...But, last night we came home to an EMPTY CAGE! The Pretty Little Princess and Little Bear were crying and crying and praying and PRAYING...if only they could find dear Pollyanna. When they turned in for the night at 11 PM! after a desperate search, the Hubs and I discovered them in Little Bear's lower bunk...sleeping together in a single bed! They were so distraught!The Hubs saw Pollyanna for a brief 15 seconds, but as we were praising Jehovah, that little Fancy Bear hamster made a dash....and we haven't seen her since!
I know this may seem trivial, but dear little Pollyanna means so much so our little Mellette family. Would you pray that she'll be soon - safe AND sound?!!? We'd be ever so grateful!
On a MUCH MORE SERIOUS NOTE...it's hard to believe, but one of my cousins - Jeff - went Home to Heaven this morning. It's hard to believe that I have 2 cousins in Heaven now! Jeff's mom and dad - my aunt & uncle are both battling serious illnesses...my aunt is actually in the hospital right now. Would you PLEASE PRAY for my Aunt Dot??? Pray that she'll be well enough to travel the 4 hours to attend her son's funeral! Please pray for strength and comfort for my aunt & uncle. Again, I'd be SO appreciative! 
My cousin, Jeff, is pictured sitting on the left in the brown sweater. This picture was taken at his parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration in November. Never dreamed the next time I'd see him alive would be in Heaven! But, we're praising God for a healthy mind and body in Heaven for Jeff. God's ways are best. He is good and we praise Him for His sovereignty!
.....UPDATE!!!! As I was writing this....the Hubs came in our bedroom HOLDING POLLYANNA! That little stinker had found her way through the duct work!
.....UPDATE!!!! As I was writing this....the Hubs came in our bedroom HOLDING POLLYANNA! That little stinker had found her way through the duct work!
This is the spot in the garage where my hubby heard scratching! That little Pollyanna traveled from UPSTAIRS down to the garage! She's something else!She's fine and WHAT A COOL ANSWER TO PRAYER THIS WILL BE FOR OUR CHILDREN! 
I can't wait to see their faces when they wake up tomorrow morning!!!
I can't wait to see their faces when they wake up tomorrow morning!!!
Now, if God would answer our prayers like this concerning my Aunt Dot....
Please be praying for good health, comfort and strength...and a peaceful night for her, my uncle and Jeff's brothers, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephew.
My emotions were on a roller coaster as I read this post. Life is full of so many changes and events. You must be hurting so much for your Uncle and Aunt...in their sicknesses and then in the death of their son. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time. And then in the middle of it all, God answers the sweet prayers of your children, by the finding of Pollyana...so cool.
ReplyDelete"Pollyaaaannnnnaaaa!"....I can still here that little orphan boy calling out her name as he stood under that mammouth tree outside the mansion window that housed her bedroom (that I thought was soo cool). It was my favorite movie all through childhood, and I vowed that if I ever had a daughter her name would be "Hailey" (as in Mills, the actress who plays her). Anyhooo...I was delighted to hear that not only has your daughter watched it, but she had the good sense to name such a lovely (ahem) creature after her!
ReplyDeleteOn a far more serious note, I am so so so sorry about your cousin...and I simply cannot imagine the heartache of your aunt and uncle, made complicated by their own health.
SO sorry...
Love,
J.