OT- Happy Friday

Joyce J.
on 8/10/12 5:29 pm - Scarborough, Canada
I saw this today and wanted to share. I love it and just thought it can apply to any of us. Long but worth the read
Being a veterinarian, I had been asked to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. 
The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa , and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. 
I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform a euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. 
They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. 
Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. 
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. 
We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned us. 
I'd never heard a more comforting explanation ...... it changed the way I try to live.

Shane said, ''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life, like, loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?''
The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply .... Love generously ..... Care deeply ..... Speak kindly.  Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps, ... AND .... Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal ..... Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, ...... dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. 

There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama, and, the people who create it. 
You surround yourself more with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. 
So, love the people who treat you right ... AND ... Think good thoughts for the ones who don't. 
Life is too short to be anything but happy. 

Falling down is part of LIFE.
Getting back up is part of LIVING.
   

Joyce----Today is the first day of the rest of your life

 

ambi bambi
on 8/10/12 6:07 pm - Canada
RNY on 08/03/12
Aww. I love it. Thanks for sharing :)

   

Referral: 9 May 2011                 Info OWC : 22 July 2011           Nurse: 16 April 2012    
Nut/Behaviour: 14 May 2012     Scope : June 29 2
012               UltraSound: 26 April 2012
Education Class: 27 June 2012   Meet the Surgeon: 10 July 2012
Surgery Date:
3 Aug 2012 with Dr. Raiche
   

RufusLynx
on 8/11/12 4:18 am - Canada
Thanks for that

Referred: August 8, 2012. - Referral to HRRH  Dr. Hagan Dec 20 - Surgery scheduled for April 16, 2013! Surgery completed and I`m doing fine!

    

Jason W.
on 8/11/12 4:50 am - Canada
Great post. I love my dogs and experience a new joy everytime I come home from work, like I was gone for years....lol
Orientation Jan 8 2012   Group Nut/Surgery Class Jan 23 2012
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012    Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012    Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012    Optifast April 18 2012 
RNY Surgery May 9 2012
  Now if I could only grow an ass.....
      
sam1am
on 8/11/12 8:12 am
That was beautiful, thanks for sharing, Joyce!

 Sandy                                           
                
"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody  else up"                     
                          
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Poppy53
on 8/12/12 12:36 am - Timmins, Ontario, Canada
That was very heartwarming!
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