Lying peacefully and quietly with her freshly cleaned golden and streaks of white hair rising gently with her every breath, Gracie the Golden Retriever sleeps the early morning away at the foot of the recliner. Having consumed her morning food and accommodated her need for a run in the yard she has settled down for her first among many naps of the day. It seems like just yesterday that this delightful little puppy slept the time away in my lap as we brought her home from the breeder. She always seemed to intuitively know that she was at her “forever” home, always eager to greet guests and become the center of attention no matter the intention of the guest. Even now, at seventy pounds and having delivered two of her own litters, she relishes her time in the lap of this host to Parkinson’s. Unashamedly, the lap giver enjoys the closeness of the warmth and weight on his often-aching thighs as he massages the cuddling canine’s ears and neck. Poppa and pup enjoy a somewhat symbiotic relationship as each gains comfort in the interaction with the other. Thoughts of gratitude fill the heart as we watch the bundle of life before us and we prepare ourselves for another day with opportunities to share in this gift called life!
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