How lucky I have been this week and weekend to be able to watch a sweet pup named Maeby. I was hired by a family to come and spend time with her each day. Of course that involves playtime, feeding, petting, and walking.
Right now the Hero Dogs Awards are taking place with the opportunity to vote each day for some very special dogs... but in my mind, ALL dogs are heroes to their families. They are heroes in a way that they are loyal and loving to those around them. I can tell that Maeby misses her family, but for now I am the next best thing. She continues to greet me at the door with her tail wagging and a loving lick on my hand when I reach out to pet her.
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and temperaments. If you own one, you are so blessed! Take good care of your pup, because they do care for us in so many special ways. Their unconditional love for us makes them all heroes whether they are in the battlefield, or leading the blind, or just an average family pet.
DOGS = HEROES!
Blessings,
Maxine & Molly
My Molly and I are so blessed to be able to walk daily together. I always see something new. There is much building going on with new homes in Idyllwilde. Richmond is building behind us and Village as well. Looks like Toll Brothers will start a new area soon. So there are many changes around us going on. We usually walk by the beautiful Idyllwilde pool that is now open, pictured above. It seems to be busier on the weekends and empty during the weekdays.
But one thing never changes and that is Molly's love for me. She gets very excited when I take out her leash and she jumps up and down with anticipation for her daily walk with me. And so we set out together and I always wonder what we will see.
Yesterday, I noticed all the beautiful potted plants on porches. I love the porches in Idyllwilde. Everyone takes care to make them inviting! I try to picture myself seated on each one. All have wonderful views.... all are a blessing. Yesterday I officially put out my rocking chair on my porch which always invites me to sit and stay a while!
I have started to take Molly earlier in the mornings before it gets too hot.... she doesn't seem to be bothered by the heat. I take water along for her and she sips here and there....don't forget that water for your pup!
Get out and take a walk and see our beautiful area.... right now all the flowers are in full bloom. Even the wildflowers are popping up! You won't be disappointed at all. I know Molly and I are not.... walking daily is good medicine for you and your dog!
In the days of a dog, I watch and pay attention. I am reminded of Charlie.... it has now been one year since we lost our precious yellow lab! There are many things that Molly and Charlie have in common, but there are many ways in which they are very different from one another. And that is a good thing.
My grief is teaching me that what all dogs have in common is a gentleness and sweetness, that can only come from Heaven above. Their unconditional love for us is a treasure that we should not overlook. They seem to just know when we are sad and when we need that special lick on our face as if to say: "I love you when no one else will."
My Molly is very much like Charlie in that she is forever by my side, wherever I go in the house. So really, I am never alone. Her constant presence is a comfort and peace to me no matter what I am going through.
If you are lucky enough to have a dog in your life, don't take them for granted. When they are gone, you will surely know it and realize what a big presence they were in your days.
So hug your pup today.... they are waiting for you to scratch their belly, and rub their ears. They will WAIT on you for anything.....dogs of grace are like that!
Blessings,
Maxine
