It's February 2nd. Today, I had an awesome day seeing some of God's creation that I don't often get to see! I had the blessing of spending the day with some great people at the aquarium! It was so much fun seeing all of the different creatures and hear all about them!
But, today I want to share about something else because February 2 is pretty significant to me.
When I was young, I'm guessing about 2nd grade but I really don't know, I met my best friend. Maggie loved me no matter what, she always listened to me, she had quite a personality...sometimes a little grumpy but that's ok. She was always there for me when I had a rough day. Maggie was my first dog. I had wanted a dog forever and when we got her it was a dream come true! I loved her and thought she was the best dog ever! It didn't matter that she didn't like my friends- or most people that came over. She loved me.
So, when I woke up and started getting ready for school February 2, 1993, I remember running to the kitchen where she slept when I heard a thud. There she was laying there strangely. And so, I held her as she had what was probably seizures. I called for my mom and we started to get ready to take her, while still holding her. But, it was no use. She died before we could even leave the house. I was devastated. I had just lost my best friend.
Looking back, even now I'm sad remembering that moment in my life. But, I am grateful for all of the good times. And, she prepared me for a lifetime of loving and caring for dogs.
Years later, another February 2nd impacted my life greatly. Gran was so influential in my life. Growing up, I remember her babysitting my sister and me. I remember her teaching me to play pinochle...and card etiquette- always shuffle the deck 3 times before dealing. When we were about middle school age, my sister and I cleaned her apartment. No round corners was often her reminder to us. At an even younger age, she taught me about her roses and how to grow them myself. Hers were so beautiful! Sometimes I will hear a song and think of her- usually no idea why but I'm guessing I heard her sing it sometime when I was young. The phone rang about 9 every night and we knew it was gran calling my parents before she went to bed. I loved reading her poems and stories. I loved talking to her about my writing and hers. I remember her reading my poems and teaching me about how to write them. As I grew older and moved away, I remember visiting her. And, what I probably remember and miss the most is visiting her and her friend and telling them about my life. They would just sit and listen to me ramble on. I remember the unconditional love that I needed so much when I wasn't always lovable.
So, on February 2, 2003 when she passed away, I lost another best friend. But, now looking back, there are so many things that can never be lost. She is a part of me and always will be.
So, where was God today? February 2 is always hard for me. But, as the years go by, I look back and count the blessings of two gifts God gave me.
Blessings,
Jennifer
But, today I want to share about something else because February 2 is pretty significant to me.
When I was young, I'm guessing about 2nd grade but I really don't know, I met my best friend. Maggie loved me no matter what, she always listened to me, she had quite a personality...sometimes a little grumpy but that's ok. She was always there for me when I had a rough day. Maggie was my first dog. I had wanted a dog forever and when we got her it was a dream come true! I loved her and thought she was the best dog ever! It didn't matter that she didn't like my friends- or most people that came over. She loved me.
So, when I woke up and started getting ready for school February 2, 1993, I remember running to the kitchen where she slept when I heard a thud. There she was laying there strangely. And so, I held her as she had what was probably seizures. I called for my mom and we started to get ready to take her, while still holding her. But, it was no use. She died before we could even leave the house. I was devastated. I had just lost my best friend.
Looking back, even now I'm sad remembering that moment in my life. But, I am grateful for all of the good times. And, she prepared me for a lifetime of loving and caring for dogs.
Years later, another February 2nd impacted my life greatly. Gran was so influential in my life. Growing up, I remember her babysitting my sister and me. I remember her teaching me to play pinochle...and card etiquette- always shuffle the deck 3 times before dealing. When we were about middle school age, my sister and I cleaned her apartment. No round corners was often her reminder to us. At an even younger age, she taught me about her roses and how to grow them myself. Hers were so beautiful! Sometimes I will hear a song and think of her- usually no idea why but I'm guessing I heard her sing it sometime when I was young. The phone rang about 9 every night and we knew it was gran calling my parents before she went to bed. I loved reading her poems and stories. I loved talking to her about my writing and hers. I remember her reading my poems and teaching me about how to write them. As I grew older and moved away, I remember visiting her. And, what I probably remember and miss the most is visiting her and her friend and telling them about my life. They would just sit and listen to me ramble on. I remember the unconditional love that I needed so much when I wasn't always lovable.
So, on February 2, 2003 when she passed away, I lost another best friend. But, now looking back, there are so many things that can never be lost. She is a part of me and always will be.
So, where was God today? February 2 is always hard for me. But, as the years go by, I look back and count the blessings of two gifts God gave me.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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