Grant's Lessons Part 11: You Are Never Too Old

The old adage every boy needs a puppy is sometimes changed to every puppy needs a boy.  I think both statements are true in this are for the puppy, Grant, and the boy, me.

Grant had a rough first year.  He had staples in his stomach when Marybeth adopted him because he had been kicked down the stairs, most likely by a male.  Little did Grant know at that point eventually his best friend would be a male, a boy in many senses.

Deep down, I always wanted a dog who would be my best friend.  Who would follow me around and want to hang out with me whenever I was at home.

But I don't think Grant knew he wanted a boy. He was so traumatized by his experiences that the rescue organization would not allow him to be adopted by a male.  But the universe decided he needed a boy no matter what he thought and that boy would be 38!

Neither one of us expected to find what we found but I have found my puppy and Grant has found his boy.

I am thankful that Grant considers me his boy. He has taught me that no matter what point we are in our lives we can find the things that we dream about/need even if we don't know we need it.  And embracing those things can change our lives in good ways.

Thanks G for teaching me to embrace the things that come our way even if we don't know we want/need it.  I have much to learn!

And yes Grant, I am proud to be your boy.