Words are often more valuable than money or gold!

My son and his family arrived last night for a one week visit.  This morning my beautiful granddaughter Alyssa was sharing a toaster pastry with me while watching Disney Channel.

This three year old is an amazing little girl with so much personality and energy!  She looked at me and said something which I missed.  I asked her what she said...she repeated "I love you so much, papa!"

That made my day! Those words matter are more valuable than money!

There are lots of things in this world but nothing as valuable as hearing those words.  I am looking forward to the next five or six days!

Why Does It Hurt So Much?

  My dog Diesel has a few health challenges including diabetes and heart failure.  I know his days, like mine, are numbered.  Still it pains me deeply to see him struggle at times.

  Last week he had a couple of bad days. I took him to the vet on Friday and his medications were adjusted. Still, the doctor said his condition is usually only six to twelve months before the end.

Diesel June 9, 2017.

  It has been six months so I know each day I have with Diesel is a gift. 

  I have told myself that when the bad days outnumber the good days then the inevitable must be done.  Still, it hurts.

  Diesel has been with me every day - except maybe a handful over the past eleven years.  Much of what I do every day centers around taking care of him.  I talk with him every day as well walk or ride.

  It seems the past couple of days have been better.  He brought his ball to play although it was only a few minutes.  He lets me walk him though it is short and mainly to take care of business.

  I wonder at times if he is doing these for me because he understands... he is smart.

Dog Days of Summer 2017

Summer has arrived in Florida.  The rains over the past week have been hard on Diesel dog because it frightens him so much.  This morning he sat on the back porch and enjoyed the sun fro a while.

He seems to be having more of a challenge with his breathing these days.  I worry about him and do not want him to suffer. 

I know my days with Diesel are numbered but the memories are not.