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How to Make a Dog Purr… And Other Secrets of Relationships

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Leif loves cats. I love dogs.

We got a puppy that fit in the palm of our hand named Hershey. Eleven years later, Hershey still provides joy, delight, laughter, warmth, comfort, and healing to my sometimes sick belly.

In the mornings, Hershey responds to the command “pack time”, whenever we want to cuddle in bed together.

In the afternoons, when we need to run and errand and want to take the dog, we simply say, “Want to go to Costco?” Hershey races to the door.

If you think I spoil Hershey, you haven’t seen Leif behind closed doors. When he builds blanket nests for the dog on the couch. Or sneaks extra treats out of the cabinet. Or “accidentally” drops a piece of popcorn when Hershey is nearby.

But. Don’t. Be. Tricked.

To this day, Leif still reminds me that he wants a cat.

Now, he’s allergic to cats. I am, too.

But Leif wants a cat. I really think he just likes the idea of a cat, but that’s a discussion for another day.

I’m still not sure if it was frustration, desperation, or a creative moment, but Leif decided it would be funny to start training Hershey to act like a cat.

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Over time, Leif has trained Hershey to raise his back like a cat, paw like a cat, and even play with cat toys.

But perhaps his greatest achievement is training Hershey to purr like a cat.

Not. Tricking. You.

Watch this:

Yep. Leif and I officially own a cat-dog.

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He still won’t let go of idea of owning a cat (though I’ve managed to talk him off that ledge every allergy season).

Somewhere along the way we discovered one of the secrets to a creative compromise.

How can we create win-wins?
How can we find common ground in different perspectives?
How can we develop creative solutions to impossible problems?

Let me pause and ask you: Who in your life are you struggling with or feeling tension?

How can you develop  a creative compromise?

How can you find common ground though your perspectives differ?

How can you find create solutions to impossible problems?

How can you make the dog purr?

xoxo,

Margaret

64 Comments

  1. Arlene
    Arlene on January 12, 2017 at 6:21 am

    I absolutely, positively love the term Joybombed! Love.It.

    Thank you for the joybomb 🙂

  2. Claire Phillips
    Claire Phillips on May 4, 2017 at 9:07 am

    A delightful story and a great lesson from that.

  3. Lynnette Titus
    Lynnette Titus on May 18, 2017 at 6:59 am

    Thank you for the joy bombs Margaret. You are so unique and adorable! And you bring such joy! I have been to three of your conferences and loved each one. These emails bring you up close and personal again. You wield the weapon of JOY against the enemy and it hits the mark. Thank you for being uniquely you. You are a beautiful blessing!

    Lynnette

  4. Lori
    Lori on May 19, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Hershey truly sounds like my daughter’s cat Rufio; he’s been gone several years now, but oh how he loved to be loved on like Hershey obviously does! Thanks for the joybomb memory!

  5. Donna
    Donna on May 22, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Thank you, Margaret, for blessing me with your JOY at our recent Staycation retreat in Los Gatos. Loved meeting you and Hershey. You are a joyful delight whom God is using in His mighty way to drop those joy bombs into the lives of others. May God continue to bless you. BTW, our women’s Bible study will be doing your Scouting the Divine this fall! Looking forward to learning more from you.
    Thank you. Donna

  6. Melisa
    Melisa on February 14, 2018 at 3:19 pm

    I enjoyed your “joy bomb” story! My dog makes those purring noises too!

  7. Melissa
    Melissa on April 13, 2018 at 7:12 am

    Simply precious! Thank you for your joybombs and your powerful ministry!!❤️

  8. linda bullock
    linda bullock on April 20, 2018 at 9:13 am

    So sweet! Thank you for sharing your joybombs and especially your words of encouragement. God bless you and your lovely family.

  9. Margaret
    Margaret on May 1, 2018 at 7:05 am

    Thank you, sweet Linda!

  10. Allison Christian
    Allison Christian on September 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    I understand the term cat-dog! I had a cat-dog named Gigi. She passed away but she reminds me of Hershey. Dogs are such joybombs!

  11. Mary
    Mary on December 9, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Always an enjoying moment to spend with you. I love your “Joy-Bomb”. Blessings

  12. Sydney
    Sydney on November 30, 2019 at 7:48 am

    Thank you for your “joy bombs”!! We have a friend with a small dog named Hershey whom we adore. Love reading about tour’s. Appreciate you!! Looking forward to your advent study!

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    Thanks for the joybombs. They make me smile and lighten my day which is good for everyone.

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