02 June 2014
Hanging out on the patio
One of the many blessings I had while staying with my friend down here in Louisiana during Culinary School, was the opportunity to live with a dog again. It has been a wonderful part of the journey...
While here I have experienced the loss of an older, sick dog and the welcoming of a new, bouncy puppy all in under a year. An emotional ride to be sure. It has reminded me of what it was like growing up with my childhood dog and the loss of her as well.
Something I really love is the fact that Roux, the puppy, likes to snuggle up to you in bed. We're talking full on spooning (and she is getting pretty big).
My friend, Roux's owner, writes a blog dedicated to finding the "Thin Places" in our world. I think any time an animal shows enough trust and contentment in your company to lay their head on your neck and sigh that sigh...well, I think that is a very thin place. One of my most precious pet memories is the last time I laid down next to my old dog, forehead to forehead...just sharing breath.
I will miss the snuggles but am glad I have experienced the difference having a pet around can make (and watching a puppy experience the world for the first time is such a joy). And I won't be too far away to get in some puppy time once in a while.
XO