A Moment of Admiration

For a moment, I stepped outside with my two dogs and admired them in their own world.  The eight year old yellow lab using her energy efficiently and effectively to play and to teach her twelve week old black companion.  I admired the fake flop over to give the puppy a temporary advantage in their play to learn games.  Sandy, never having had a puppy of her own seemed to instinctively understand the size and delicateness of her tiny companion.  She used her legs to push the pup into position to protect herself from those tiny needle teeth that repeatedly grabbed any loose bits of skin or body parts.  Their wrestling session showed me just how social dogs are and how much these two enjoyed having a companion.  My thoughts wandered off in reflection of whether I had make the proper choice for Sandy choosing for her to never have a litter of her own.  I can’t change that now, but I am glad for this moment when she can play adoptive parent and help to train this puppy that will some day take her place beside my husband in the duck marshes. As I walk through door to step back into my own world I can be happy, in the present, for Sandy and her new companion, Sammy.

Change and Conflict

Daughter in California needs to Skype.  Daughter at college not feeling well.  Son at college needs help with financial aid forms.  Aunt needs railing built, needs a cane, a walker, and someone to be there. She is dizzy and can't move about well.

Taking classes to keep my job and to advance.  Homework is due.  Data needs to be analyzed for work.  How do I fit it all in?  How many pieces can I be cut into without falling apart?  I feel like a puzzle hanging off the end of the table and trying to hold all my pieces together. 

Shared my feelings at work.  Support came from an unexpected person.  Anger, frustration, and conflict are normal.  They sometimes interfere with our love and respect of those we care for.  Thank you for speaking up.  

The love returns again.  The respect and the fondness are there.  The tasks are complete.  We are taking turns and sharing.  I have a great family.  We are closer because of the time, emotions, and responsibility we share.