I love tricking people. You may have
thought this article has something to do with Christmas. You would be wrong.
The above line is from the chorus of God
Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. (Don’t make assumptions without proof.) Is there
someone (or something) that puts a smile on your face and peace in your heart
every time you think of it (or see it).
For my daughter Allena that would be
her tiny male Chihuahua dog, Rosco. Every time Rosco meets Allena at her car
(or trots up to her room) Allena calls out his name in a high pitched voice,
opens up her arms, and holds Rosco in a tight affectionate embrace.
Rosco made an immediate connection with
Allena when we adopted him in 2009. I think Rosco realized she was the human
that needed her most. Over the years, his wisdom in knowing what Allena has
needed the most has always been right on point.
Rosco is Allena’s bed buddy. (He is the
only male that gets a sleepover in this house.) He’s always been an excellent
study partner. When Allena wants a cat, Rosco becomes Madame Foofoo and gets
milk.
Rosco continues to adore my daughter
though she has placed him a variety of places that make him shake more than he
already does. Whatever things in your world fill you with joy and energy hold onto
them tightly. Don’t ever let go of them.
This senior picture of Allena (seventeen)was
taken by Robb Shirrey Studios in Gahanna, OH on October of 2013. The sentiment
expressed is typical of Allena’s relationship with Rosco.
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