She’s tired. The pups have literally sucked the energy from her. Yet, this patient and alert golden retriever continues to attend to those three pups that remain until week’s end. As she and I spend time grooming her on the deck she seems to revel in each stroke of the brush through her deep and light golden hair. As the breeze gently blows, she raises her head to inhale scents from the wind that appear to replenish her energy. She lays her head gently on my knee and looks up at me as if to say “all is well.” I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to be at her side as she has so instinctively fulfilled her role as mother to her delightful pups. For a time, this unwilling participant in Parkinson’s is lost in the presence of thankfulness for nature’s sharing of one of its miracles. Thankful for the opportunity to be moved beyond the confines of a challenged self, I rejoice in the glow of the blessing that is connection with life’s miracles and wonders. The truly joyous self appears to be found in the presence of that which is other than self!
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