Lessons learned
It's been a rough few days 'round this place. I got the worst over with yesterday and went to my parent's. Finley's presence was noticeably still there and it made me think about his spirit and personality. I believe he had a short life because he was so full of good things that his mission had been accomplished. That, and he wanted to be human so badly, I think he got his wish. Here's what I learned from him:
Your heart will expand to encompass more love than you thought possible. After we lost Jenny, I thought that we would never love another dog like we loved her. And we didn't. Instead, Finley taught us that your heart just grows bigger and you create room for a new kind of love.
Life is silly. Be silly.
Life is too full of worry. Be more laid back (no one could be more laid-back than Finley). Enjoy the ride.
Ha ha what a great dog! I think all creatures (human and not) who enter our lives give us something special that we take away. Thanks for sharing what Finley did for you. :)
Posted by
The Steadfast Warrior |
December 08, 2008