Well the day finally has come that I had to say so long to a lovely friend and walking companion! I got my coat and suited up to go outside and was thrilled to see the sun was making an appearance! The weather forecast for today predicted an 80% chance for rain with gusting winds up to 35 km/h, talk about feeling like the universe was on our side for a perfect day to stroll! And that it was, I took Miss Mattie to the park trail, her favourite route, and we took our dear sweet time. I often have my music playing, poor Mattie has to listen to me croon away. As we neared her cul de sac my Nano decided to skip the song I was listening to, which it does every now and then, but the song it forwarded to put a lump in my throat. I was feeling good today, I had my tears a few weeks back, my plan today was to celebrate our friendship, no need to feel blue! I took my little girl friend inside and one of her people were home, normally she will run off and I am forgotten. Today I took off her halter and she dashed into the kitchen, but as I went to get up to leave she came running back, sat and stared up at me and allowed me to give her a kiss on her forehead. She even watched me go, which ruined my composure and started the water works. As I walked away and the song “God Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts continued in my ears, it started to rain every so lightly, and I am not saying that to sound somber…reminded me of a term I learned in Grade Ten English, a Pathetic Fallacy, when the weather can be used to reflect a person’s mood, with dark clouds or rain present when one is feeling sorrow. I will miss your friendship Mattie and our lunch time walks! And even though I didn’t see your housemate one last time, ‘I bid a fond farewell to you too Pud!” I am glad to hear you are loving your new house! I am grateful today for my two little friends who gave me so many happy memories and fun times! And as the song goes…
“This much I know it’s true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.”
No Time To Paws 