Wednesday, March 9, 2011

THANK YOU!


I live out of town. In a minute I can be within the heart of my mountains enjoying only the company of the desert's solitude. Though my surroundings are more populated now than when I first moved here 11 years ago, they can only be considered rural, with large spans of desert separating most homes and some developments.

Yesterday, on his way to physical therapy, my husband found him lost in one of those barren spans of land. He immediately ran towards the car, jumped in and cuddled on my husband's lap. I went to get him and took him to the animal shelter to check if he had an identification chip. He didn't and he wasn't wearing a collar. "Do you want to leave him here or are you taking him home?" the attendant asked. The decision was made instantaneously and home he came. "If no one claims him in three days he's yours or you can always bring him back," said the girl while subtly stabbing my obvious mushy heart.

We wondered how a puppy could be roaming the desert far from any houses with no identification. Was he abandoned there? Perhaps not and he just ran away from home. Maybe someone will claim him today. But if they don't we can understand and withhold judgment.

Tasmanian Devil is the most appropriate name for him. However, I called him Leroy because he reminded me of a junior high school student I once had. Fresh out of college, I looked so young that often other teachers mistook me for a student. Leroy took full advantage of that. He sensed my insecurities and never passed up a chance to cause me problems. Finally, one day I confronted him alone. I admitted to him that I was inexperienced but I really wanted to do a good job. I pointed out that he was a born leader and as such he had control of the class. Would he instead of using that gift to make trouble use it instead to help me. Leroy became a model student. Others followed his example.



Well I can't very well have a heart to heart with Leroy the dog, but I've tried. He's settled down a little and I really think he can be a model dog when he matures. I captured this picture during one of his calm episodes last night.


If everything in life has meaning, what does this mean? I had been known to state that I never wanted a boxer (my daughter's whines, and drools too much and too often a gas mask is required if you must be in the same room), yet I
found Daisy via an Internet photo and I bonded before I ever even met her.

The final decision remains to be made. But I ask myself - what are the chances of finding another boxer, so cute and funny? Is it possible that the Universe has manifested a gift for me to mark the anniversary of something that has transformed my life? Perhaps so.

I am grateful. If Leroy becomes a part of my family...thank You. If he's only here for a few days...thank You.


For a year of blogging miracles...thank You!

Today, a year has passed since I nervously designed a blogging page and began this journey. It's been wonderful!

Thank you my friends.

20 comments:

  1. smiles. thank you for sharing yourself with us for that year...and leroy is cute....i bet he wins your heart...

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  2. Lucky us that you blog! This post spoke to me...
    Happy blogoversary


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  3. I adore dogs! Leroy is gorgeous too. I am so happy that you share your beautiful words with us! Thank you!

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  4. I hope he stays as he and you look so good together! Happy birthday to you for giving birth to this beautiful site....

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  5. Oh, I LOVED this post for so many, many reasons! I love boxers myself, the best dogs ever in my book, the only ones with a true expressive face.;) Although I never had a dog, if I ever do, that would be the one.;) And Leroy is a true character.;)
    And I love how you dealt with Leroy the student, I think you can go a long way with kindness and honesty.
    And finally, I feel very connected to the universe and to everything around me. I am a fatalist and i believe everything happens for a reason and what is meant to be, always will. In times of trouble I take great consolation in the fact that if I always act in accordance to my conscience, my heart and my instinct, all will be well.
    Lovely post indeed.
    xoxo

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  6. Leroy rocker boy. Myrna, I love it when people write of animals, and bring out the animal's intrinsic value.

    As Zuzana mentioned, he looks quite expressive. Must be a delight around the place.

    But Myrna, this line was a bit confusing: "Yesterday, on his way to physical therapy, my husband found him lost in one of those barren spans of land. He immediately ran towards the car, jumped in and cuddled on my husband's lap."

    I thought your husband got lost. Please read the line I have mentioned. It is a tad confusing.

    Joy always,
    Susan

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  7. Myrna, I didn't realize it was your One Year Bloggaversary!(?) Congratulations! I, too, am very grateful you began this journey a year ago. Your writing never fails to amaze and inspire me. What a wonderful "tale" you shared with us about Leroy! I think you know how much I love dogs and however this turns out, you have the perfect attitude. Hugs to you!

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  8. smooth sailing..
    come back safe and sound.

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  9. What a sweet heart...what will be will be, but I'm kinda hoping Leroy will get to stay with you!!!

    Happy Blogaversary! I'm so grateful that we have connected that we get to be friends via blogging!
    xoxo

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  10. what a cute dog myrna and congrats on a year of blogging - good to have met you.
    i almost have a year as well..would've never thought what a journey this would be

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  11. Oh thank you for sharing your life!

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  12. I am so glad you are a blogger in this corner of the blogging universe. Wonderful for us!

    I hope the dog stays. That is so much fun. Blessings all the way around.

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  13. I LOVE Leroy! And it is funny he's a Boxer - you can't choose who you love.
    :-)

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  14. Myrna - I came by here via Yoga Savira's blog and so glad that I did! Congratulations on two counts..the blog anniversary and Leroy. We have a two year old boxer and as crazy as he is I wouldn't exchange him for another. Our first boxer but we're so happy with our choice - he such a lovable fellow (has got his own blog too pabloboxer.blogspot.com). I will be back soon to read more of your writing. Take care.

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  15. Most enjoyable post. How wonderful that you are now caring for Leroy and happy anniversary. I am always thrilled at the diverse contexts and settings in which we discover each other as bloggers.

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  16. just thought i'd stop by and wishing you a lovely sunday Myrna

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  17. I LOVE this story and YES the universe sent him to you. I hope he gets to stay - he will be adjusting right now, he has been scared and lost and hungry. In no time he will adapt to his new home and be so very grateful to be there. What a gift these lost creatures are when they Find Home.

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  18. Why can't you have a heart-to-heart talk with Leroy? I have been amazed at the responses I have received when I took my dog's face in my hands and really talked to them. It was if they understood everything I said, and surprisingly, their behavior changed.

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  19. Leroy is precious! I've never gone actively looking for an animal. All my animals have always chosen me and for that I am grateful because the universe always provides me with the perfect companions.

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