Jasmine
Carol and Jasmine
My story hasn't ended. I think that the best is yet to come. I'm speaking about my sweet little 20 month old Jasmine who is a beautiful black Lab. Eventually, my little Jazzie will be placed with another, and through my tears I will step back and allow her to leave my side. At this very moment, I could write the same stories that others have written; she has taught me patience, unconditional love, etc. But I can't finish the story, until Jazzie is placed. Very soon, the day will come when she will leave my arms and be placed in the arms of a very special person who needs her more than I. You see, Jazzie is on loan to me. She belongs to a wonderful organization, Susquehanna Service Dogs who help me to "raise her up". My duties are to help Jazz grow into a fine and gentle adult dog. In a few months, she will be placed in the arms of her future owner. This is a worthy sacrifice. She will be given to a stranger who is less fortunate than I. Friends and others often ask me, "how can you possibly give away a dog that you've raised and loved?". I tell them that it will not be easy. She is a very valuable gift, and a gift that has cost me no money. She's a gift that is given from my heart. As I see it, life would be meaningless if I chose not to share gifts from my heart. In a few months, if Jazzie comes through with "flying colors", I will be able to write the final chapter of "what has a dog taught me". So, the story is not over. However, I have a feeling that it will be a good ending.