Reflection

Today I found joy in the love my dog, Ito, gave me when I got home from school. My six year old pup came bounding to my feet as he usually does when I opened the door. After letting his sidekick out of his kennel, we took them both outside to romp around. Ito hasn't been off leash very much here at the new house...there are two many cows around and the road is relatively close....but on this occasion I thought I'd test his listening skills. With two feet of snow still covering the yard, Ito bounded out into the yard at full speed. He ran in a large circle around the fire pit and came right back to our arms. It was evident that his happiness for being "free" and with us was flowing through his blood.

Ito...you make me smile everyday.