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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: DOG (08/09/18)
As I am getting ready for work, I am thinking of how my job is an important mission in this life. I started training for my job when I was very young. It involved a lot of learning and testing, but it was very rewarding. I went to a special school for years to learn exactly how to do my job and what was expected of me. I still have some training exercises that I do with Miss Isabel, my boss. They sharpen my skills and keep them that way.

Today, Miss Isabel and I are going shopping and I am right by her side to help her and guide her. We are walking to her favorite grocery store.

Reaching the intersection, we stop at the curb for a few seconds to be sure the way is safe. If there is a traffic light, I wait for the green light. (It’s the one on the bottom.) When the way is clear, we cross the street. Many people are gathered on the sidewalk. I think there must be some special event going on. I help her navigate the pedestrians and I help her avoid running into the myriad of things that may fall across her path.

As we get to the next street, a main thoroughfare, I realize just how important my job is. Miss Isabel would find this a scary situation without me by her side. She needs me, and not only that, she loves me!

You have probably guessed it by now, but I am her trusted guide dog! My name is Myles. I love my work and I love my boss, well, my owner. We are inseparable.

She gives me love and affection and she takes good care of me. I love her sacrificially, like Jesus loves everyone. He laid down His life for all people to save them from an eternity in hell if they would just believe in Him. I think I would lay down my life for Miss Isabel if I could save her life.

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 NKJV

Even though I am but a dog, I think this verse applies to Miss Isabel and me!
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Linda Lawrence 
08/20/18
A sweet story. Made me chuckle.
Judy Sauer 
08/20/18
Such a cute story. I really like using the dog's POV. Perhaps you could have used a different word or two, from a dog's limited vocabulary, to replace "myriad" with something else. Perhaps, "all the things," or "many," etc. Something to think about. Nice job.
Nancy Sullivan 
08/20/18
I enjoyed your special point of view with this one. Service dogs are so special and needed. Great take on the topic and with your writing. God Bless.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
08/25/18
I enjoyed this. Of course I realized right away that the MC was a dog. I think animals are quite brilliant, so I was okay with his extended vocabulary. I'm not as big of a fan of talking to the reader (By now you've guessed...). That's more of a personal opinion, but it feels almost condescending to me. What if I hadn't guessed? I think sometimes things like that can exclude some readers, but I'm aware that others feel it makes it more intimate. I might have used action to show he was a dog. For example: Once I was certain Miss Isabel was safe, I took a quick second to scratch my belly. I don't have fleas! Oh the horror! But this dog-at-work vest can be a bit itchy at times.
That was just a quick example to show you what I mean. I clarified he was a dog, and a guide dog to boot, while adding a touch more humor to his delightful personality. Your story is delightful, spot on topic, and meets the rule of having a clear Christian message, which is a great and meaningful message. I totally enjoyed it.