What Dogs Teach Us

Ao Pokole Poko -- ahhh, puppy breath!

A few things we are learning from our dogs.

POKO the puppy, is all wiggles, energy and go-get-em -- until it is time for a nap.  NAP?  what a great idea, POKO!  Let's do it!  He comes running when you call him, excited to see you.  That sweet unconditional love is simply good for your heart.

Bellies in the warm sun

REBA-BEE turned six years old last month, and is SO glad to be done having puppies.  During our nap, she wedged in for pats and, like me, turned her belly up to the warm sun.  Looking down at her belly I could see that the hair from her Cesarian (delivering five perfect puppies) is now growing back.  As looked into her sweet face  I realized how much we had in common -- a little saggy and baggy, but both really happy girls.

Uncle Dexter (age 10)

From DEXTER we are learning patience with dignity -- for ourselves as we age, and for each other.  While there have been a couple of snarls and snaps, for the most part, he is exhibiting a tolerant accepting attitude.  Nothing wrong with that either.


Then there are the KISSES and GIGGLES from all the kisses!  Be HAPPY!  Yes, "the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to LOVE and be loved in return."   (Moulin Rouge)