My dog is incredibly predictable. She poops when you let her out in the morning and she poops when you let her out after dinner at night. But, what I have come to realize is that she needs one more poop of the day but will only do so when someone comes with her to walk her. It can be the middle of the day or night, even after her dinner poop. But, if you do not walk her by evening, she is increasingly antsy and obviously has more to do than a solitary period on the chain will do for her. It is like she needs company just that one time, or is it the extra walking that gets it out of her?
Dogs are indeed fascinating creatures. Being at home now, I am coming to a greater appreciation of the canine species and what dogs are capable of needed and providing. They say a dog is as man's best friend and at 4:30AM when she wakes me up, I certainly remind my husband of that fact.
My dog reminds me of my children sometimes. They can be so self-sufficient but I have to remind myself of their need too for individual attention from Mommy on a daily basis. (No, they don't need me in the bathroom anymore, thank the Lord!) Lately, my daughter has been reminding me to pray with her at night because I let that nightly practice slide. I am so grateful that she remembers and I want to make sure I don't ever forget again because now is the time I have with them. Soon that time will be gone and while I will still be walking Carmel daily for her needs but they won't be asking me to pray with them and tuck them in. I hate when I miss those moments because of something I want to do (like being on the computer!)
My dog also reminds me of the importance of daily communication and love with my husband, too. Whether a simple "I love you" over the phone on a long distance trip, a squeeze on the shoulder at dinner or more (which I won't go into here), that attention is essential to a marriage and friendship among spouses.
What else about my dog? Hmmm. . . She reminds me of the importance of sleep because she gets some good snoozing all day long. I don't think I'll ever sleep that much but I will go take an afternoon nap right now in her honor! Otherwise the children will be home soon and my time to myself will be "dog-gone."
Rest, Be Happy, Be Positive, Be Daring. Be Yourself!
