"Learning Sheer Content From An Extended Family Member..."

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You better believe it--I take snapshots of my dog (Cocoa ) almost everyday. A simple pleasure!

This is Cocoa's new toy. I bought it two days ago. Instantly, I knew I hit the jackpot of picking just the right toy; because her eyes suddenly acquired luster and renewed energy that made her do tricks as she bounces like a young puppy. Seeing her with so much excitement has given me a deeper level of how to count my blessings, one by one.I think that my dog is more attached to my thoughtfulness than having a new toy to chew for his over-all oral sensation. In short, her overwhelming excitement has shown me how to be content of what I have & learn how to optimize them according to the Beatitudes of Christ.

Having Cocoa in my life has led me on how to make time to do regular walks with her in the park. Even at the age of nearly nine years old, (human years) she jumps at the very back seat of the steering wheel. Her whole demeanor will tell you how she looks forward to coming with me to the park. Because she's aging & had put some more weight, I have to be more responsible taking good care of her. And walking with her also gives me the cutting edge of physical fitness--being proactive even when your joints ache... I know she's just a dog, but I know that millions of dog owners out there will relate to what I'm saying. If you want to learn how to be content, the additives of loyalty, friendship & a simplified life, a dog's heart can show you more than an inkling of a fortified everyday living. Everyday I let Cocoa know how much I love her. It is a big responsibility  taking her to the vet for regular medical check-ups, quarterly kennel cough shots, giving her daily vitamin supplements, brushing her teeth; her grooming schedule to the pet parlor and feeding her the right food as she's getting older is a  decision I must keep. I knew what I was getting into before I took her home. However, the joy of having her as an extended family member outweighs the big responsibility that comes taking good care of her.

Dogs are truly man's best friend...they guard the fences, the main doors of your homes and make sure you can let your guard down with them.