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