In the Beginning

Two years ago in the spring of 2009 on a Friday before Spring Break who knew that my life would change for the better and become so much richer and more fulfilled than I ever could of imagined?  The day started off like any other Friday.  I was at work when my co-worker, Rose came to me and asked if I wanted her dog?  Rose made the offer because her husband was stationed in another state and she and her family were constantly on the road traveling back and forth.   Rose and her family loved Lady but it was too difficult for them to be on the road constantly and take care of a pet.  At the time I lived alone and I had considered getting a pet on a few occasions but it just didn't pan out.  When Rose made the offer I jumped at it.  I had already met Lady, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel once before when I visited Rose and her family and I adored her from the start.  As you can imagine the time ticked away much too slowly as I waited to pick her up that evening.  For the remainder of the day I was on cloud nine.  Later that evening I set out to go pick Lady up.  The closer I got to Rose's house the more butterflies I had in my stomach.  Was this really the right thing to do....for me?  Was this just another spontaneous decision that I was making?  When I arrived at Rose's home and I saw Lady all my doubts and fears were laid to rest.  Her sweet little face was as I remembered.  Rose had packed all her belongings and gave us a big send off and away we went...me and my new edition.