Me & my Arrow! I love her & she, me.
Yesterday was so stunning, I decided to take Arrow on a walk on a leash! Her second time on a leash (ever) - and as always, I was amazed. Living in the woods there are no sidewalks & on the property she never needs leashed, she knows the boundaries. During our walk I was slightly apprehensive as there are no sidewalks and we have to walk along the highway to get anywhere, concerned about cars passing - she was jumpy at the first two but then continued on by my side, hardly noticing them. Others have tried to walk Arrow and she won’t, she will only walk with me. She understands about my arthritis and only pulled a little, nothing I couldn’t manage. When we reached our destination at the garden centre - I sat on the bench to rest but she would not sit at my feet - instead, insisted sitting on the bench beside me - which had me & a stranger (in a van parked close to us) to laugh out loud. Arrow was fine until the person spoke to me, which promptly had her alert and growling as if to say: Don’t speak to my mom, stranger.
A woman approached and was a little apprehensive as Arrow stood, ears up with a slight growl, the woman asked if she was friendly… Arrow stood between us looking very protective and growling, until I said “it’s o.k.”. At that, she sat and even gave a tail wag. My guardian angel with fur. On our return, it’s a uphill walk to my driveway... at that point (pooped, I was) I encouraged her to pull me a bit- lol. It was such a successful walk, were going to do it more!
I received a ‘sign’ on our adventure - I’ve mentioned I get ‘signs’ (all the time) - I think of them as blessings and reminders from God. Get this - In the middle of nowhere, walking on the side a busy highway, something caught my eye - hit by the sunlight - of all things - I found a painting pallet knife! LOL
Holy, I was laughing and amazed. Come on… of all things. A sign to get back to painting, which I did as soon as I returned home. Below are a few photos of the scenery & two sketches I will finish painting today!
I’m thankful for every dog I’ve ever had, that God has sent. Each a blessing and lesson - in unconditional love. It’s another glorious day!
Tomorrow, a bit about the studio tour up here, on again this coming weekend. A great time to visit, lots to see including the leaves - Gods canvas.
Yesterday was so stunning, I decided to take Arrow on a walk on a leash! Her second time on a leash (ever) - and as always, I was amazed. Living in the woods there are no sidewalks & on the property she never needs leashed, she knows the boundaries. During our walk I was slightly apprehensive as there are no sidewalks and we have to walk along the highway to get anywhere, concerned about cars passing - she was jumpy at the first two but then continued on by my side, hardly noticing them. Others have tried to walk Arrow and she won’t, she will only walk with me. She understands about my arthritis and only pulled a little, nothing I couldn’t manage. When we reached our destination at the garden centre - I sat on the bench to rest but she would not sit at my feet - instead, insisted sitting on the bench beside me - which had me & a stranger (in a van parked close to us) to laugh out loud. Arrow was fine until the person spoke to me, which promptly had her alert and growling as if to say: Don’t speak to my mom, stranger.
A woman approached and was a little apprehensive as Arrow stood, ears up with a slight growl, the woman asked if she was friendly… Arrow stood between us looking very protective and growling, until I said “it’s o.k.”. At that, she sat and even gave a tail wag. My guardian angel with fur. On our return, it’s a uphill walk to my driveway... at that point (pooped, I was) I encouraged her to pull me a bit- lol. It was such a successful walk, were going to do it more!
I received a ‘sign’ on our adventure - I’ve mentioned I get ‘signs’ (all the time) - I think of them as blessings and reminders from God. Get this - In the middle of nowhere, walking on the side a busy highway, something caught my eye - hit by the sunlight - of all things - I found a painting pallet knife! LOL
Holy, I was laughing and amazed. Come on… of all things. A sign to get back to painting, which I did as soon as I returned home. Below are a few photos of the scenery & two sketches I will finish painting today!
I’m thankful for every dog I’ve ever had, that God has sent. Each a blessing and lesson - in unconditional love. It’s another glorious day!
Tomorrow, a bit about the studio tour up here, on again this coming weekend. A great time to visit, lots to see including the leaves - Gods canvas.
