An energetic pup with huge feet, one perky ear and one floppy, and an infectious personality joined me for my walk.  She appeared out of no where and matched my pace.  She pranced in front of me then anxiously waited for me to catch up.  She darted off to chase squirrels and birds then showed up right beside me again.  I had forgotten how much more fun it is to have a dog along on a walk.  Flash backs to times with our young Luci.

A stiff, arthritic chocolate lab with cloudy cataracted eyes wandered into camp.  She moved in close for an ear rub, leaned against Kent’s leg hard until she rolled over on her back with tail wagging.  She hung close by like she just wanted company and kept a watchful eye for any chance that food might make it to her level.  A quiet companion.  Flash backs to our last few months with Luci.

I miss her.