Dog Story

 

I like this one...think I'll just stay here

First an update on Mom and Dad. Mom is still in the nursing home, struggling a bit more than we would like. Dad is in hospital still and has improved some as far as we know. Prayers would be much appreciated, as we are very worried about them both. Thanks.

Now, about the dog. While waiting for it to be late enough to begin the daily round of phone calls trying to get information about people we are not allowed to visit, from busy staff in frantic facilities, we went birding this morning.

We were at the park at Yankee Hill. Ran into the nice, tall older fellow who walks there every day. He is amazing....walks so far! Found out he is the one who made the helpful snowshoe trail I was walking on the other day...all the way to Fort Hunter!!! (I only went a few yards so I could see the ducks across the river.)

Anyhow, I was getting ready to return to the car and fire up the old cell phone for all my calls when a couple strolled out of the woods accompanied by a jolly little bulldog.

The dog made a beeline for me as fast as his legs would carry him, sniffed my leg and seemed to say, "I like this one. Guess I'll visit for a while."

He leaned happily against my knees and stayed right there, ignoring frantic calls for his return.

I was assured that he was nice and wouldn't bite. I have to say that I rarely believe such assurances. I have been bitten by nice dogs. However, it was easy to read this guy and he was a delight. He and I shared a good laugh before his owner came and took him away, apologizing all the while. He seemed disappointed to have to part company after such a short interlude.

He gave me a little blep before he left, then jogged away jauntily, having enjoyed our little communion at the edge of the racing water. He was a bright spot in my day too. And I needed one.

A little blep goodbye