The Comfort Dog Gave Me Pink Eye

In the aftermath of 1 October, the largest mass shooting in the history of our country, Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School pioneered a school therapy dog program to help survivors and others impacted by the shooting. Esther became a symbol of hope for a school community in the darkest of days. Named for the Old Testament book of Esther, this fuzzy quirky dog lives up to her namesake. She captured the heart of a city while also unknowingly teaching about healing, comfort, and stepping into your calling even when things seem impossible. With biblical lessons gleaned from the story of Esther and humorous anecdotes about life with a temperamental celebrity dog, this book offers practical strategies for those looking to create a therapy dog program, those dealing with trauma recovery in themselves or loved ones, and anyone who is searching for the courage to answer God's call.

"Courtney Burns, in The Comfort Dog Gave Me Pink Eye, immediately made me laugh, then brought me back to the moments of crisis that led to Esther joining our staff. When I finished wiping away my tears, I continued to smile, laugh, and cry a little more throughout this compelling story. This is an emotional and hilarious feel-good story of the influence a comfort dog like Esther can have on a community in crisis or one that simply needs the everyday love a dog can provide." --Daniel Buikema, Assistant Principal and Counseling Director, Faith Lutheran High School "There are a thousand things that God is doing in the background of your life that you aren't aware of. If you've never experienced God in your life, this book will surprise you. It's also a ton of fun! Courtney, Esther the orange dog, and Esther--a hero in the Bible--will show you the way. If you're new to the claims of God and if you're looking for vision in your life--read this book!" --Tony Schwartz, Next Step Pastor, Verve Church, Las Vegas