HARMONY

I can't believe it has been so long since I attended to I'm a D.O.G.! I really thought I had created topics after our trip to Colorado, but no...it's all been in my head apparently. And honestly, there hasn't been much I've been compelled to write about. I'm in a similar emotional place about not having Koko & Satchel physically with me each day - heartbroken. I'm in a similar emotional place about people's insensitivity about my on-going grief - repelled. I'm in less of a fog, and I feel less of the weight of grief, but it's there, and it's just going to be there. My missing Koko & Satchel is a part of my every day. And thank You God, Luna is a part of my every day.

As I made my way through the events of November and December and January, a feeling of comfort snuggled me when I thought of the word Harmony. I kept thinking about how I could bring Harmony into my every day. I thought about where there is Harmony in my every day. Luna personifies (I know, maybe dogifies.) Harmony. I feel great when I'm with her. We are always Harmonious, and we feel totally Harmonious with nature during our daily walks. Our favorite thing in the world to do is walk the Alligator Trail in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. An afternoon spent there is an afternoon in Harmony with God.


Taking a break during a walk in the woods

But what creates Harmony besides a walk in the woods? Once again, Luna showed me the way. Luna trusts me. I don't always trust myself. I often second guess myself and insult myself about things I've done. I could have done these things 10 years ago, even 25 years ago, but I still beat myself up about them. Luna never second guesses me. She never insults me. She never even seems disappointed in me.


Luna says, "Hi," and wonders where we're going next!

The only thing that ever disappoints her is when I have to leave the house without her. She trusts that I will come back.

I'll wait right here for you Leanne

She trusts that I will feed her.

I know you have to make me wait, but that Birthday Pancake smells soooo good...

She trusts that we will walk at least 3 times each day. She trusts that when that St. Bernard breaks through its tie out and comes charging at us, I'll protect her. She trusts that when we're together there is Harmony. Luna shows me that Trust is a great part of Harmony. When we Trust each other, and when we Trust ourselves, there is a Peaceful feeling of Security. That Luna trusts me provides a confidence that perpetuates confidence and compassion and comfort. She looks to me for the order and adventure of our day. She waits for me and she follows me. She trusts me. I trust her. We are in Harmony.

I'm sure whatever we do next will be great...I just need a little break for a minute...