Saying Goodbye To An Old Friend
These past few months have proved a challenge. As a woman over fifty-I still believe I have many good creative years ahead- new adventures and challenges at work. Unfortunatley, these past years have challenged my good spirits and belief in the power of positive thinking and prayer. I understand better that a lot of our power and confidence comes from the people and creatures who love and rely on our strength. It is humbling. . . I am faced with the loss of another old friend, Dunkin, our fifteen year old rescue from Dunkin Donuts-here in Newnan, Georgia. Dunkin has always been a strong alpha male and even in his twilight years he commands respect and fear from those under him. Thankfully, he has mellowed over the years and become a mama's boy! It's difficult to believe his time is near but he faces it bravely and has fought to hold on these past days. Dunkin stopped eating suddenly and although he was never a big eater he began to co...