Hello friends, and friends of friends, and random strangers who have helped us raise the money we needed for Clara’s dog, Chester. I just wanted to give an update on how things have been after the newness and excitement has worn off. This dog has been an absolute God-send. I’m convinced every day that our God heard my desperation as a parent needing comfort for her baby. Chester not only follows Clara around throughout the day, he checks on Theodore and plays with Talia, he’s also bonded with both Aaron and I.

I have slept through the night almost every single night since we got him, because Clara is calm and sleeping! This is such a huge change in our lives, I’m not even sure how to describe it, except to say that Clara is awake and cheerful when I come to get her in the morning! At 7:30 am she is playing in her room with Chester, whereas before I would have to peel her out of her bed and she’d be a cranky monster all day. More often than not now, Clara is asleep before I go to bed, and that was not the case for most of her 6 years. I’m just in awe of how this all came together. We still have 1/2 his cost to raise, a new charitable organization has offered to raise it for us, but they are planning an event in June to cover the rest of Chester’s price tag.

I know this is long, but we can’t thank each one of you enough for sharing our story and helping us get this incredible puppy for our girl.

Clara with Chester
Spokane Valley, WA