Wake Up Call
Sometimes I don't appreciate how good normal days are. Sometimes I get bored with routine and the everyday drama that unfolds. Sometimes I get overly upset at the little things without any real reason.
Like last week, my beloved golden retriever (whom we shall call Pooch) placed fresh grass strains on our carpet. I was (too) furious with him. Self: get a clue, dirt happens.
This past weekend Pooch got very ill. What started with vomiting, bloody diarrhea and refusal to eat, ended with 2 separate vet visits and a hospital stay. At one point, the vet muttered he hoped it wasn't a grave situation.
My eyes welled up with tears. My heart free-fell to my feet. And I didn't hear another word he said.
Pooch is my true blue. He has co-piloted me through countless trials, tribulations and tumultuous times. He was by my side for every one of of Bear's feedings and awakenings. He is at my feet for every blog post I write and read.
In the past few days he has made a complete turnaround and we think he will be okay. He is wagging his tail again. The vet guesses he ate something he shouldn't have.
It's the little, everyday, mundane things that I instantly wanted back when, for a moment, I thought they were fleeting. I needed a wake-up call. And I got it.
Click here to subscribe
What a beautiful picture. Have you ever thought about selling you photos?? They's lovely!!
I'm so glad you dog is alright. What a scary thing to have to go through. Big hugs!
Thank God Pooch is OK. Sometimes we don't realize how much the furry ones mean until something goes wrong. Give him an ear scratch from me!
I love that pic. And, I understand about the trials of the dogs. Mine did something exactly like that a month after the baby came. I was up all night with the dog...not the baby.
I was just going to say that it was a wake up call. To appreciate things. I get those as well. Thank goodness.
And I understand about pooches - I have 2 right here! I'm glad your precious pooch will be fine and wagging again.
Love the pic!
It does seem to work that way doesn't it? I'm so glad Pooch is doing better.
Gulp - Big. Lump. In. Throat.
Absolutely. Beautiful.
Glad Pooch is back to tail wagging. I hope he makes a full recovery.
Breathtaking photograph, and post. What a talent you have.
(Sigh of relief) Your pup's okay.
-HH
Is that Pooch in the photo? Glad he's okay.
Pooch taught you a life lesson...and we thought we were the higher evolved species :)
Nice story :)
Bradley
The Egel Nest
Seriously, you should sell your photographs. They are mesmerizing. And the tale (or should I say tail) was touching and beautiful too.
I'm glad your Pooch is okay. My carpets are mess, too. Our 'pets' are all the two-legged variety, though. Equally as messy.
Oh please just let it be something he ate! It's heartbreaking when your babies are sick.
My own pup ate part of the carpet once out of frustration from not being able to eat squirrels. 2 Xrays, one very expensive Barium swallow procedure, and one week later (I was a *wreck* that week), she ended up throwing it up on the floor and was perfectly fine. For the record, the vet had absolutely *no clue* what was going on with her (carpet plastic doesn't show up on Xrays), and she turned out all right!
that is a lovely photo.
glad pooch is on the mend.
blessings,
karla
I'm so glad Pooch is better. I know that lump in your throat when you suddenly regret every mean thought you ever had about your furry sidekick.
It's so easy to forget the things that matter. Annoying kids, sloppy pets, late husbands...but when you get a kick in the pants, it all makes sense again. Honestly, routines can really drive you mental, so when you feel yourself taking something too seriously, shake things up. Preferably with chocolate!
The exact things you are saying here are what this deployment has shown me....in the greater context of life, family even pooches are what is important.
What good news. I'm so happy. We too have a precious dog that means the world to us. Have a great day. :)
You're a brilliant photographer! And I may be a little slow on the uptake, but did you just change your blog template? Cute :)
What a wonderful tribute not only to your dogger but to others we encounter. I know I blow my cool way too often. At whom? You name it. Thanks for a gentle whack on the knuckles. Glad Pooch is on the mend.
Lovely picture. So glad Pooch is on the mend...
That is a great picture! Glad Pooch is Ok!
OMG - what a beeeautiful site!
Beautiful picture, and I'm glad everything turned out alright.
Jillian
Always a good thing to remember how lucky we are.
I am sorry to hear your dog was ill. I sure hope he make a full recovery. Beautiful pic!
I'm so glad Pooch is getting better. What a great friend he is.
Yay! I'm so glad he's OK. I'd hate to think that something would every happen to our Maximum Leader at our house.