I ended up with a truck full of puppies after stopping for gas in the middle of nowhere

Ruth finally proposed to keep him for myself. She winked and remarked, “The universe has a way of matching people with exactly what they need sometimes.”

I needed a minute to take in what she had said. Me? Have a dog? Really? However, it made more sense the more I about it. He was already resting at the foot of my bed and following me around, having wormed his way into my heart. In addition, his presence served as a reminder of the amazing series of events that had brought us together.

I therefore made the decision to formally adopt him. He changed his name to Lucky because discovering him had permanently altered my life, not because he was fortunate to be alive.

A few months later, I watched Lucky chase butterflies while his tail was wagging wildly in my backyard. At that moment, it occurred to me how things might have gone differently if I hadn’t made that stop at the gas station. Even though I had to forego my initial plans for the day, I acquired a lot more in exchange, including perspective, a sense of purpose, and a furry best friend who never stopped reminding me of the strength of compassion.

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