Almost Autumn

Here we are with summer winding down swiftly and Autumn beginning. I now have a buddy along with me when I go for my walks. Yesterday we hiked along the Lake . She is a big part of my days since adopting her from my son Justin a couple weeks ago. It is quiet with my husband at work and my youngest son Eric attending college and working part time. Nanook also adores him so the days he is here he takes her for rides and walks sometimes as well.

I was listening to oldie songs on You Tube and came across the Micheal Jackson song BEN. I love those early songs and though my life is so full with family in the quieter times Nanook and I are together and I talk to her and love having her around. I heard that Ben in the song is a rat lol ! Is that true? Anyways it is a pretty song.

There are gentle reminders around me that the seasons are changing!

Eric and Naook . He bought her a raw hide chew and she was really getting in to it!

The story below may be fiction or maybe not but it's a good one and makes me think.

 Puppies For Sale

A pet store owner was tacking a sign above his door that read "Puppies for Sale." The signs have a way of attracting children. Soon a little boy appeared at the sign and asked, "How much are you gonna sell those puppies for?" The store owner replied, "Anywhere from $30-$50." The little boy reached into his pocket and pulled out some change. "I have $2.37, can I look at them?" The store owner smiled and whistled.

Out of the kennel came his dog named Lady, running down the aisle of his store followed by five little puppies. One puppy was lagging considerably behind. Immediately the little boy singled out the lagging, limping puppy. He asked "What's wrong with that little dog?"

The man explained that when the puppy was born the vet said that this puppy had a bad hip socket and would limp for the rest of his life. The little boy got really excited and said, "That's the puppy I want to buy!" The man replied "No, you don't want to buy that little dog. If you really want him, I'll give him to you."

The little boy got upset. He looked straight into the man's eyes and said "I don't want you to give him to me. He is worth every bit as much as the other dogs and I'll pay the full price. In fact I will give you $2.37 now and 50 cents every month until I have him paid for." The man countered, "You really don't want to buy this puppy son. He is never gonna be able to run, jump and play like other puppies."

The little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace. He looked up at the man and said, "Well, I don't run so well myself and the little puppy will need someone who understands."

The man was now biting his bottom lip. Tears welled up in his eyes....He smiled and said, "Son, I hope and pray that each and every one of these puppies will have an owner such as you."
--- Author Unknown ---