In her element
Posted on June 30, 2008
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Have you ever watched someone and knew that they were caught up in happiness? It is a gift to see someone in that situation and know that they completely in their element. They exude energy — as if every cell in their body is joyful.
A few weeks ago, I got to watch dear friend Rebecca in a moment like this. Years ago, she cared for three children. As the children grew older, she remained a friend of the family and kept in touch. (She even worked as a doula with this mom.) The oldest child in this family had recently graduated from college. The second child graduated from high school. There was a party to celebrate. Rebecca hadn’t seen the guests of honor in quite some time.
Since I’m now neighbors with this family, Rebecca and I met up at my house first then walked to the party. She not only got to catch up with the graduates but met their friends and reconnected with old acquaintances.
She was laughing, exchanging stories and teasing a particular young man about a crush he’d had on her friend. It was such an amazing experience to see this dear friend so happy. It made my heart sing.
Oh and guess what? Rebecca meet Abbeydog. Abbey loved her. (No surprise there!) Within minutes Abbeydog was sitting on the couch next to Rebecca and giving her the “I love you! Now rub my belly!” sign. In fact, when I came home after the party, Abbey was looking for Rebecca. When she didn’t see her, Abbey waited on the porch for at least 15 minutes. Methinks that if Rebecca would have said to Abbey, “Ok. Jump in,” Abbey would have gotten her happy old butt into Rebecca’s car and barked out, “It’s been real! I’ll send a postcard!”
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That is so sweet
Awww! I love adorable pictures with happy people and cute pets. Especially Abbeydog! She’s got such great coloring. Rebecca looks so happy, too!
Lisa, I swear you’re such a good friend. That day– coming over to your house, seeing you and playing with Abbeydog, and then going to the party together– was just what I needed. I needed a little happiness at that point, and I look at the photo above and thank you for sharing Abbeydog’s love with me. You’re the best.
Great shot! So sweet
totally awesome shot along with the blog and then with Rebecca’s comments…too sweet.
i cant believe i said like, totally awesome ….
What a story… I am also experiencing something very very nice… finding my old high school friends… it’s so cool, especially the dearest ones!!! after 13 years, we are all in our thirties… unbelievable
I would like to borrow Rebecca for a day please?
Great photo! Do you think I could borrow Abbeydog? I could use some puppy hugs! =)
Oh, dogs know the good ones, don’t they?
Lisa,
Abbeydog is a very lucky canine. And so are you for having a good friend like Rebecca.
Have a great 4th!
I need a friend like Rebecca! She sounds wonderful. You are both happy to have each other!
Thanks for stopping by. My days off are getting harder than my work days. If this keeps up I’m going to have to start working full-time!
Happy 4th!! Hugs!!
I meant LUCKY to have each other but happy must have slipped out of my head through my fingers. Duh!! Sorry!!
Happy friends…happy dogs…well done!
Very nice!!