The veterinarian

This one had to be shared... cause I very much beleive in it!!

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year- old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"

The four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God...

Love Conquers

What a beautiful weekend! We finally got much needed rain.
I find it amazing how nature seems to always correct itself when things seem to be out-of-whack. Much like our lives...

I have recently been reminded of something that my grandmother taught me.
She always said "Love conquers all things, but you Must Beleive!" I have seen that come to pass in my own life as I have been able to overcome fears and grow past insecurities.

I was inspired to share this poem I wrote for my soulmate:

Love Conquers

As we travel through this life
the wind whips strongly at our side
Sometimes we are scared by the actions of others
sometimes by what we were taught to be truth

We have moments of tenderness
but memories of pain
share feelings of lost happiness
and feel we've made little gain

But I believe in my soul
Believe in the words of the wise
That from the darkest memories
a whole man can arise.

I know that I can now stand strong
Feeling wind or storm or fright
because I have truly learned
to Love with all my might!

So when I am in doubt
When overwhelmed by fear
I simply look at you
My honest, truthful mirror.

You see, when I am in need
the words of wise I heed.
And all is made quite clear
How love conquers, ALL.

I trust that you all find peace in your heart. Grow from your life experiences.
I am a grateful man today for I am blessed beyond explanation.
Never lose what you could learn today!
Wooferspup