Man's Best Friend

A change of pace this week... a tribute to a friend of all of ours... The Dog.

a friend of mine passed on a story about dogs, and so I will share it along with some things we should learn from dogs. Enjoy.

Some parents wondered out loud why dogs live such short lives. Their six year old said he knew why and gave the explanation below...

He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"The six-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

About as good of an explanation as I can think of. Whether a 6 year old really came up with it or it was conjured up by some adult doesn't matter. The sentiment is sweet.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk;

 

Play in the snow

 

Enjoy a good rest next to a friend

 

Check out the whole world

 

Run, romp and play daily

 

 

If dogs were our teachers, this is what we would learn... among other wonderful things;

• When loved ones come home, always run to greet them;
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride;
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure DELIGHT.
• Take naps;
• Stretch before rising;
• Run, romp, and play daily;
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you;
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do;
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass;
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree;
• When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body;
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk;
• Be loyal;
• Never pretend to be something you're not;
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it;
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently;

There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it.You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good, so, love the people who treat you right and some of the ones who don't.Pray for the ones who don't ~

life is too short to be anything but happy.Falling down is part of LIFE...
Getting back up is LIVING...

                   Now Go Out and Hug a Dog Today!!