Lessons from My Bigun
Posted 10-05-2009 at 06:06 AM by LookinForMayberry
Dog is certainly MY Guru! 
I am glad I didn't wait to get another dog, despite the inconvenient challenges of bringing up a rambunctious, inquisitive hound pup in an 8'x38' RV. Not only has his vitality brought zest and vigor to our lives, but he teaches me lessons, daily.
He's continually teaching me to Remain Present, most recently by:
(He was the one to have to finish the walk muzzled, but I was the one that received the "talking to," as I sopped up the puddle. Thank God for spray enzymes!
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He's getting me in better physical condition.
We walk between 4.5 - 5 miles each day, split between the AM and PM. My hips and knees haven't felt this good in over two years!
He's reminded me to avoid preconceived notions about what the future will bring.
My idea that he would be a playmate for our eleven year old Lhasa appears to have been a romantic notion on my part. She remains doubtful of him, refusing to play and getting snappy when he persists, so we will have to start adding dog parks to our local searches, as we come to new locations, so at least HE will get the social stimulation he needs.
Finally, he's reminded me that we must accept the negatives to enjoy the positives.
After more than a month of loose stools, we have to accept that he may have a condition that we were not prepared for, and gird ourselves to accept the possibility. This morning's "relief" break DID show improvement in that regard, but I have to remind myself that such improvements have been followed by drastic reversals in the last month.
As I sit with my sleeping puppy in my lap -- already growing beyond its capacity!, I realize the greatest lesson of all is to be thankful for it ALL.
Praise God, and the dog He's sent me.
I am glad I didn't wait to get another dog, despite the inconvenient challenges of bringing up a rambunctious, inquisitive hound pup in an 8'x38' RV. Not only has his vitality brought zest and vigor to our lives, but he teaches me lessons, daily.
He's continually teaching me to Remain Present, most recently by:
- Picking up an (presumably) owl's "fur ball" (mouse remains?), while out walking....
- Peeing on the floor, after a nap....
(He was the one to have to finish the walk muzzled, but I was the one that received the "talking to," as I sopped up the puddle. Thank God for spray enzymes!
)He's getting me in better physical condition.
We walk between 4.5 - 5 miles each day, split between the AM and PM. My hips and knees haven't felt this good in over two years!
He's reminded me to avoid preconceived notions about what the future will bring.
My idea that he would be a playmate for our eleven year old Lhasa appears to have been a romantic notion on my part. She remains doubtful of him, refusing to play and getting snappy when he persists, so we will have to start adding dog parks to our local searches, as we come to new locations, so at least HE will get the social stimulation he needs.
Finally, he's reminded me that we must accept the negatives to enjoy the positives.
After more than a month of loose stools, we have to accept that he may have a condition that we were not prepared for, and gird ourselves to accept the possibility. This morning's "relief" break DID show improvement in that regard, but I have to remind myself that such improvements have been followed by drastic reversals in the last month.
As I sit with my sleeping puppy in my lap -- already growing beyond its capacity!, I realize the greatest lesson of all is to be thankful for it ALL.
Praise God, and the dog He's sent me.
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