(Original post 4/2/2019 – Updated 3/16/2021)
That’s how it came to be that 3 1/2 years ago this fluffy ball of fur wobbled into our home and our hearts. He is an Australian Shepherd, and his name is Boaz.
I cannot possibly overstate how happy this dog is, like, all of the time.
He’s intelligent and funny and absolutely loves anything that resembles a round sphere that he can fit in his mouth. If there were a Match.com for dogs, his profile would be something like this:
“Young single Aussie, ready to play. Likes to take long walks on the sidewalk, enjoys riding in the backseat with his face in the wind, chasing cats out of his yard, and discovering treats he just hid. Perfect date would be sprinting after a ball and returning it repeatedly, then cooling off with a quick dip in the pool. Personal strengths are friendliness, loyalty and a discerning bark. All are welcome to apply!”
Their relationship really is something to watch. Boaz truly finds joy in following Tom anywhere and everywhere. “Wanna come take out the trash?” (Wiggle/run/wiggle/run) “Wanna help me with the laundry?” (Wiggle/sniff/inspect inside of dryer/wiggle)? “Wanna go for a ride?” (Shoot like a rocket to the car/wiggle/run in circles/wiggle) Whether it’s mowing the lawn, working on the car, cleaning the garage….it really doesn’t matter….he’s going to be where Tom is, and he’s going to be fully devoted to every moment. Even when he sometimes runs ahead or doesn’t quite anticipate the next move right, he quickly comes back and figures it out – realigning his steps with Tom’s.
I know it’s a bit silly, but my desire to follow God with such trust and devotion is very real. So maybe there’s something to be learned here from Boaz the dog……besides his mad wiggle skills. =)
Much love,
Shellie ♥
Where you go, I’ll go
Where you stay, I’ll stay
When you move, I’ll move
I will follow
All your ways are good
All your ways are sure
I will trust in you alone
Higher than my side
High above my life
I will trust in you alone
Where you go, I’ll go
Where you stay, I’ll stay
When you move, I’ll move
I will follow you
Who you love, I’ll love
How you serve I’ll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow you
I will follow you
Light unto the world
Light unto my life
I will live for you alone
You’re the one I seek
Knowing I will find
All I need in you alone, in you alone
Where you go, I’ll go
Where you stay, I’ll stay
When you move, I’ll move
I will follow you
Who you love, I’ll love
How you serve I’ll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow you
I will follow you
In you there’s life everlasting
In you there’s freedom for my soul
In you there’s joy, unending joy
And I will follow
Where you go, I’ll go
Where you stay, I’ll stay
When you move, I’ll move
I will follow you
Who you love, I’ll love
How you serve I’ll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow you
Where you stay, I’ll stay
When you move, I’ll move
I will follow you
How you serve I’ll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow you
I will follow you
I will follow you
I will follow you
I will follow you
Songwriters: Chris Tomlin / Jason Ingram / Ruben Morgan
I Will Follow lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Essential Music Publishing, Ca