My main objective for Journey with Mercy is to point viewers of my blog who otherwise do not have a relationship with Jesus towards the One who is being glorified through these stories, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As I type this, I am a little disappointed about an event that I was going to attend with Mercy that got cancelled due to rain. A local Golden Retriever club was planning to have a picnic, and I was really looking forward to it. I was also looking forward to meeting up with the breeder I had met with 9 years prior who had owned Bill, Maddie and still owns Bang. I was going to surprise her when introducing her to Mercy, telling her that I purchased her from the breeder that she has a relationship with and from which litter, so she would know how she is related to her dogs. I long for a connection. I long to belong. I hunger for good relationships with others, whether other Golden Retriever owners or other members of the body of Christ, or anybody who shares my values. However, I must not lose sight of my main objective, glorifying God. My biggest goal is not to become popular, but I hope that by using Mercy as an instrument of God’s love, mercy and grace people will get to know God. We took Mercy to the Dog Days of Summer at Sky Meadow State Park despite the rain. She was loved by all while we were there. Mercy is so loving and soaking up attention from many people. I really hope that those who get to know her whether through media or in person will see the connection between the unconditional love that dogs, especially Golden Retrievers give and the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.