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Jodi Falk Mar 14, 2007

Subject: Puppy Size

>>. We've been back to
>>this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since
>>we started all of this," the mother told the volunteer.
>>
>>"What is it he keeps asking for?" the volunteer asked.
>>
>>"Puppy size!" replied the mother.
>>
>>"Well, we have plenty of puppies, if that's what he's looking
for."
>>
>>"I know...we have seen most of them," the mom said in frustration...
>>
>>Just then Daniel came walking into the office. "Well, did you find
>>one?" asked his mom.
>>
>>
>>
>>"No, not this time," Daniel said with sadness in
>>his voice. "Can we come back on the weekend?"
>>
>>The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed.
>>
>>"You never know when we will get more dogs.
>>Unfortunately, there's always a supply," the volunteer said.
>>
>>Daniel took his mother by the hand and headed to the door. "Don't
>>worry, I'll find one this weekend," he said.
>>
>>Over the next few days both mom and dad had long conversations with
>>him. They both felt he was being too particular.. "It's this weekend
>>or we're not looking any more," Dad finally said in frustration.
>>
>>
>>
>>"We don't want to hear anything more about puppy size either,"
Mom
>>added.
>>
>>Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday
>>morning. By now Daniel knew his way around, so he ran right for the
>>section that housed the smaller dogs.
>>
>>Tired of the routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of
>>the first row of cages. There was an observation window so you could
>>see the animals during times when visitors weren't permitted.
>>
>>Daniel walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take
>>a closer look. One by one the dogs were brought out and he held each
>>one. One by one he said, "Sorry, you're not the one."
>>
>>It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup.
>>The volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up
>>the dog and held it closely. This time he took a little longer. "Mom,

>>that's it! I found
>>
>>the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!" he screamed with joy.
>>
>>"It's the puppy size!"
>>
>>"But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over
the
>>last few weeks," Mom said.
>>
>>
>>
>>"No not size ---- the sighs. When I held him in my arms, he sighed,"
>>he
>>said.
>>"Don't you remember? When I asked you one day what love is, you
told
me
>>love depends on the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger
>>the sigh!"
>>
>>The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't know
>>whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the child, she did

>>a little of both.
>>
>>"Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy come home
>>from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew I would find the
>>right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms," he said.
>>
>>Then holding the puppy up close to his face he said, "Mom, he loves
>>me. I heard the sighs of his heart!"
>>\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
>>Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes you
>>sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the
>>caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of
>>cool air on a hot day. They are the sighs of God. Take the time to
>>stop and listen; you will be surprised at what you hear.
>>

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Dilu Mar 14, 2007

Ahhh thank you Jodi,

A beautiful thought to start the day....I hope yours will be full of happy sighs!

goodgollyhugsandsighs

dilu

Michelle Helen Mar 14, 2007

Jodi: that is a wonderful story......

K Pawz GuestMar 14, 2007

Thank you so much for posting this Jodi, I know all to well the heart sighs be it the furry kind or the people kind!!

Hugs,
Krista

matilda Mar 14, 2007

MMMMmmmmm the sigh of contentment........sigh.....

beary_clairey Mar 14, 2007

Jodi - thats so beautiful and true !!!!

Hugs

Claire

Lynn Mar 15, 2007

Thank you Jodi, that was wonderful.

Lynn

Jodi Falk Mar 15, 2007

Some one sent me that and I just had to share.I even sent it to my oldest son who is 31 and he ACTUALLY answered my E Mail. He liked it .So to touch a young mans heart it must be good !!Pass it along to your friends and loved ones.Have a blessed day !!!

                                          Jodi falk

Kathleen Mar 15, 2007

How true!! That story brings tears to my eyes.

Kathleen

dusty attic Mar 15, 2007