Whether you are a 'dog'
person or not, the words here are profound.
Here is something each and every
one of us can learn from:
A Dog's Purpose? (From a
6-year-old).
... Being a veterinarian, I had
been called 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 the euthanasia procedure for the o ld 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 me. I'd never heard a more comforting
explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
He 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.
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 people who create it. You surround yourself with people who
make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love the people who
treat you right. 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
LIVING...
Email from Kyung Hwa Lee
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