The heat and humidity seem layered on like icing on a cake. For now, there appears to be no reprieve from the residue of nature’s sauna. As the remaining four puppies await their family’s arrival during the week, they are taking advantage of the coolness of the indoor air conditioning. Frolicking and tackling one another for a few minutes soon leads to seemingly exhausted sleep for a couple of hours. Gracie still joins them in their pen at least twice each day as she dutifully attempts to clean up after them and give them just a brief taste of mother’s milk. Their sharp little claws and even sharper teeth have become natural weaning instruments. Slumbering her exhaustion away, the dutiful mom rests as she sprawls on the cool hardwood floor. Soon the household will be back to its “normal” state, free of puppies and duties there to and cherished time with pet and petting persons will resume its tranquil welcomed state. Words and thoughts of thankfulness fill this grateful heart as we gaze the sleeping majesty of the Retriever named Gracie. Such a loving and obedient pet and such a dutiful and caring mother to her brood seems a miracle to behold. This heart filled with gratitude overcomes the distractions of chronic Parkinson’s symptoms and at this moment of reflection rests in the peace that is this moment!
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