While attending a poetry forum a few years ago, I found myself bored nearly to tears by the pedantic drivel spewing forth all around me. As I glance about the room in search of an exit, I came across another individual doing the same. Though neither of us were able to successfully manage our escape that afternoon, we were able to add a new acquaintance to our mobiles. Through the ensuing years we bumped into one another finding that we generally ended such serendipitous encounters holding cool cups of coffee and a smile.
Three months ago, another such encounter occurred. This time in a hospital waiting room. It was at that time that I informed my acquaintance that, "If you need anything, call; I will be happy to help in any way needed.". I walked away full of charcoal colored thoughts and a vague notion that I may be driving someone to chemo treatments in the near future. As it turned out, I became the owner of a four year old cockapoo that spoke a language that was not part of my repertoire.
Though sharing my life with a pet was not part of my plan for this year, I have enjoyed having this particular one in my world. He is well behaved, intelligent, goofy and now over his sorrow. I am grateful for the trust of the acquaintance who gave me such a friend as Thatcher.
Three months ago, another such encounter occurred. This time in a hospital waiting room. It was at that time that I informed my acquaintance that, "If you need anything, call; I will be happy to help in any way needed.". I walked away full of charcoal colored thoughts and a vague notion that I may be driving someone to chemo treatments in the near future. As it turned out, I became the owner of a four year old cockapoo that spoke a language that was not part of my repertoire.
Though sharing my life with a pet was not part of my plan for this year, I have enjoyed having this particular one in my world. He is well behaved, intelligent, goofy and now over his sorrow. I am grateful for the trust of the acquaintance who gave me such a friend as Thatcher.
