Meet Patch, our new bunny.Patch's story: two nights ago Aunt Suzy was driving home late at night and saw something in the road. She drove past, but her conscience got the better of her and she turned around and went back to find a cute little bunny being stalked by cats. Suzy brought the bunny home, bathed her, and gave her some food.
Our bunny story: a few years back we had a bunny, Flower Girl, who was darling and litter box trained. Bunnies don't smell great so Jeremy and Zachary built a two-story deluxe bunny hotel so Flower could live outside. On a winter afternoon I looked outside to see Max, the dog, playing catch with Flower. Flower died shortly thereafter. There was much, much sadness at our house and I vowed, what with the smelliness and the immense grief, that we would never get another bunny. I've tried on several occasions to sell the bunny hotel, but it's always been me, 1, family, 5.
How the stories blend: Suzy called Jeremy and asked if we wanted a bunny. What do you say? Last night Suzy brought her over and the kids were SO excited. We're not sure if Patch, named for the patch of hair missing on it's back, is a boy or a girl. Zachary did a google search this afternoon, though, and knows how to find out. Unfortunately he's at a birthday party this afternoon so we'll have to determine her gender later tonight.
Patch is a sweet bunny who has bursts of energy and the kids absolutely love her. Jane tried to catch her under a bucket this afternoon which she didn't seem to like too well. She also doesn't like to be held, but is handling the attention quite well.
You just never know what supplies you're going to need for various parts of life. So, that's why we keep things we don't use. Oh, and a tiny speck of advice: never say never.
2 comments:
Suzy, what a compassionate soldier of love, to save a sweet bunny in dire straits. So glad that you got the honor of taking on a humbling task of raising such a helpless, defenseless, life-altering pet in need. Also so glad that you have the means and materials to do so. By the way, we are having a garage sale soon, want anything? Oh, sorry Michigan is a far off place, but if you are in serious need of more "stuff" you can always make the journey I am sure! Enjoy your bunny, Jenny:)
What a cute story. The bunny was destined for your home. The Lord never does anything without it being done perfectly:). So you may never lose the bunny motel. What a great home to come to though. How are things going for you all? We think of you often and hope all is well. We will be coming out there the week of July 13th we should get together.
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