Briana and the Dog

Briana is nine years old and in the third grade. She’s outgoing, bright and quite able to take care of herself. Oh … almost forgot. Briana has a disability—she’s blind.

The holidays are coming, and the challenged youngster asks for a very special gift. When that wish is unobtainable, the nine-year-old moves to the next item on her list.

Now, Briana wants a dog for Christmas.

With anticipation high, the family visits the local rescue shelter on Christmas Eve. There, an unusual possibility p...