When 2 become 3...

Yesterday, something precious happened. My middle daughter & her sweet husband adopted a puppy. She is only 2 months old & such a little baby. Such decisions for the young couple to make! First to chose "the one." Anyone who's ever rescued an animal knows it's not an easy decision. As you go through the animal shelter, so much weighs on your shoulders. If we chose this one, what will happen to that one? Will she ever be adopted?


Finally, the decision becomes clearer. It usually boils down to that one thing, the look in her eyes.  Does this  furry little  friend want me? If we don't sense a connection, we'll we ever form one? Once the connection is made, the decisions continue. What shall we name her? Is she healthy? Is she the right size for our home? Is she a good fit? 

Last night, after all of the preliminary decisions were made, they took their new little baby home. They bathed her & let her explore her new digs. A few hours later, they brought their precious cargo to meet her grandparents. I really couldn't wait for them to arrive. I found myself out in the driveway waiting. After all, I didn't want to miss a thing!

I wanted to see the look in the eyes of the new parents. Oh what a look of love! Of course, the fact that their puppies' cuteness quotient is off the charts, only served to make this situation even sweeter. As they pulled up, they didn't know I was watching. My daughter was holding her new jewel with tender care. The puppy was just too cute!

As we visited, we took turns holding her & watching her fall in love with her parents. Already, she went to their laps for comfort. She'd had a big day but seemed quite secure curled up in their arms.  I don't think I ever heard her bark. Her little personality was irresistible. You couldn't not find her adorable, even if you were't a puppy lover. Assessing her total being, looks & personality combined, it would be impossible not to love this little being.

So... the little family begins. 2 become 3.

for: Haley, Cody, & Padme "Paddy"

"Paddy" turned out to be a vey sick little puppy. She was laid to rest this afternoon (3/29/12). As you can imagine, Haley & Cody are heartbroken. If you are reading this & you don't mind, please say a little prayer for them. Thank you.