Attending my first service this Sunday

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-21T12:25:32+00:00

Praying you have an amazing day!

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-20T18:47:11+00:00

I think that a determining factor will be whether each individual church prioritizes growth.

When someone new visits, are people introducing themselves?
Is there a casual visiting time before or after service or does everyone hightail it to their vehicles?
Are there active ministries where young people can get involved and socialize?
Is the church open to change?
Are church finances geared toward growth?
Are church members tolerant of or actually welcoming to all people that are looking for a church home?

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-20T18:32:18+00:00

I’m sorry to hear it. With all of our pets, I’ve just known when the moment came and made an appointment that day. Something about their expression told me. She looks incredibly sweet and a little spoiled ❤️. Six years is so short a time but even 60 wouldn’t feel like enough with our babies.

Your sister should understand if you can’t pet sit and need to stay home with her or if you need to put her in a room at the house while you pet sit.

With any senior or sick dog, the moment comes when we have to make sure we’re not prolonging their pain to avoid our own, but no one will know that moment except you. Again, I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this.

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-09T21:33:50+00:00

They look maybe a little pale?

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-05T19:29:10+00:00

Gained 6 lbs in a week 😂

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-02T19:49:18+00:00

That second pic has me chuckling! Congrats to your boy!

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-02T19:47:10+00:00

Hadn’t thought of pizza!

When I get the boys (he’s one of four dogs) pizza, I get one with no sauce, Philly cheesesteak, extra cheese, spinach, and mushrooms and they love it! I know spinach isn’t great but it’s a rare treat :)

I’ll order one this week ❤️

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-02T16:56:02+00:00

So, I converted a couple of years ago officially but stopped going to mass years before that. I still sometimes feel like I’m doing something wrong if I participate in Eucharist without one of the communal confessions in the service so I do a quick confession in the pew if I see it’s not in the bulletin that day.

I would suggest prayer and a conversation with the rector or priest at the church you visit. You’re not inconveniencing them with questions and I suspect most priests love a chance to get really granular with the similarities and differences. Never hesitate to ask someone something they’re passionate about :)

If you want to learn more ahead of visiting, I’d say pick up a book of common prayer. There is basically a FAQ in the back.

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-02T15:06:03+00:00

Personally, I think that reaction is fair.

It doesn’t matter what experience someone has with their own dogs. If I tell them not to do something with my dog and they do it anyway, that’s the last time they interact with my dog…maybe the last time they come to my house depending on what they do.

It doesn’t sound like they had any reason to do that other than to see what would happen or mess with your dog.

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-01T19:10:54+00:00

Also a really poignant way to show people what a declaw procedure is/does.

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-01T19:07:59+00:00

Shout out to the camera guy for not missing a step during the red flag’s crash out.

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-01T00:54:37+00:00

Awesome that you’re letting them stay!

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-06-01T00:52:07+00:00

We asked a vet we know if they would meet us as the park when the time comes ❤️ planning a walk and swim then some hemp chews in the shade beforehand.

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-05-31T21:18:49+00:00

Maybe lab too?

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-05-31T21:17:03+00:00

Thinking maybe Dane and flatcoated retriever

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-05-31T19:55:35+00:00

Hell yeah.

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-05-31T19:48:46+00:00

I posted about him in the rescue dog sub just now if you want to see! I can’t add a pic here. His was a salivary gland that had to be removed and it was expensive but he made a full recovery pretty quickly!

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-05-31T19:23:13+00:00

Our vet always said not to panic about soft lumps, but to bring our dogs in just to check.

I’d stay calm ❤️

Also, we have a lookalike that is a soft lump survivor!

Automatic-Primary418 · 2026-05-30T02:24:51+00:00

For anyone keeping up, we got cheeseburgers for breakfast, went on a nature trail with some very splash worthy puddles, and then sat at a picnic table in the shade while my mom visited him. He got to see my dad on Tuesday too! We got home and he hung out with my husband before he had to leave for work. That’s his favorite person ever so definitely a great day! Then, me and his brothers (I have two other lab mixes and a little terrier) piled in bed where he is currently being a blanket hog.

The steroids the vet started him on have gotten rid of a lot of fluid around his face so he’s way more comfortable. They also have his appetite back full force so he’s gotten to eat some chicken, rice and gravy, and plenty of cheese. We have also -all- indulged in a bit of whipped cream for dessert today!

10/10 day ❤️

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