Day 909

Our Sammy is so devoted to us…almost obsessed with his humans! When we sit, he will push his Golden siblings ‘hither and yon’ to take center stage. If we are going upstairs or down, he is determined to be beside, under or in front of us to make sure we don’t get away. When we do escape, as we arrive home, his beautiful face is in the window watching our approach…if it takes too long, he throws himself against that window!

When comparing him to the other Goldens, he often falls short.

*He is not as calm as Gus.

*He isn’t empathetic like Lilly.

*He doesn’t “turn on the charm” like Ranger.

I have done so much dog training in my life and Sam is an enigma. He so wants to please, but his ENERGY seems to get in the way! Although frustration arises often with this boy, he has stolen my heart. His very being is love…and that is a wonderful trait to behold!

There are people in my life who remind me of Sam. Those who try too hard to do the right thing or say the appropriate words. Many times they are misunderstood and slightly avoided by others… not me. I try to take everyone as they come and look for the gifts they are offering. I am rarely disappointed and almost always charmed by those with a Sam-like energy and enthusiasm!

It takes all kinds of people to make this old world spin. We all have our own gifts. For me, I will always embrace the Sammy’s in my life. Without those Sam’s, life might be a bit too predictable and not as full of love!