[ SHOWGSD-L ] get the kleenex.......
- From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 12:15:34 -0400
This came to the Virginia Terrier Club list this morning. I did a little
editing, and then thought you all might enjoy it even though it is a little
late.
For the men, just change mothers to fathers when you read it and consider
it something early for Father’s Day. (no author was named)
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Happy Mother's Day to all of you who have children that are a bit
hairier than others and walk on four paws!
This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick dogs in
their arms, wiping up barf laced with edible and inedible things and saying
'It's okay baby, Mommy's here.'
Who have sat on the floor for hours on end soothing dogs who can't be
comforted.
This is for all the mothers who show up at work with dog hair on
their suits and poo bags in their purse, coat pocket, pants pocket and all
other pockets.
For all the mothers who make their own dog food and treats.
And all the mothers who DON'T.
This for the mothers who help new mothers deal with the loss of their
litter.
And the mothers who help them cope when the pups go to new homes.
This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections consist of
ribbons and photos.
And for all the mothers who froze their buns off, sweated gallons,
and swatted away bees to watch their precious prance into a ring and
achieve 2nd place and then jump around as though they had won best in show.
This is for all the mothers who yell at their dogs in the park and
firmly tug the leash to get their attention.
And for all the mothers who count to ten because they realize how
animal abuse happens.
This is for all the mothers who go to the special pet stores to
collect the proper treats, food, and toys no matter that it take 3 stops
and 50 stoplights.
This is for all the mothers who taught their dogs to sit, come and
stay.
And for all the mothers who opted for sit.
This is for all the mothers who teach their dogs agility and
obedience and actually understand that it needs to be FUN!
This is for every mother who automatically sucks in her breath when
she can't see a leash on a dog in the non-fenced front yard.
Then relaxes when she realizes that the dog is sitting on it.
This is for all the mothers who took their dog to the vet assuring
them that there would be no needles only to be told they need a blood
sample.
For all the mothers whose dog has gone missing and was returned
because she had the forethought to have chip put between its shoulders.
What makes a good Mother anyway?
Is it patience? Compassion? Ever available treats?
The ability to answer the door, hold back the dog and deal with a
phone call, all at the same time?
Or is it in her heart?
Is it the ache you feel when you walk out the door to your job every
Monday through Friday knowing that 2 eyes are boring into your back?
The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread when you hear the sounds
of heaving at 2:00am?
Years later, the guilt that won't go away when you have no choice but
to put your friend down?
The emotions of motherhood are universal and so this is for you all.
For all of us...
Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can.
Tell them every day that we love them. And never stop being a Mom.
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