It's
now is getting dark early but I realized that we are winding down this summer
and it’s kinda sad. We will soon turn
our clocks backwards for daylight saving time and in a way, it’s
sad that the season is changing. I love
spring and summer except the hot humid weather but it’s worth putting up with
for the long pretty days and dry weather.
The only good part of winter that I like, I can take longer naps and
don’t feel that I have “be on the move” the whole time. There is nothing like a long nap in front of
the TV with several dogs in my lap.
Every season has its perks but spring is best for me. This particular fall/winter is bittersweet
for several reasons and the number one reason is a chapter is closing that
won’t open again. As many have read,
this is our last breeding season for Border Collie pups and just happens,
all of the puppies go to their new home this coming week. It’s something I really don’t want to think
about, but this door will shut, but it may be fitting because we are
in a seasonal change too.
As
I said, a new chapter in my “book of life” has opened and with the fresh winter
season, and new adventures will come our way and fun will be had by all. There will be more focus on my dogs and less
on guest boarding or rehabilitation of other dogs here on the farm because of
the cold weather but will soon return next spring. Spring and summer are
always busy and packed full of adventures of play and fun and especially work
and I'm sure my dogs suffer a bit and miss "our" time.
I’m
sure the dogs will appreciate more time with “the man” and in truth I will to,
I just don’t want to deal with the mud.
Frozen ground is good but lots of rain and mud is brutal to everyone and
then the nap time with dad is out until they are clean, something they never
think about, just running and playing for the moment.
If things are going to change, then bring it on, lets face it with open arms because it is going to happen and we should do our best to make the most out of it. Change can be good...
To everything there is a
season,
A time for every purpose
under the sun.
A time to be born and a
time to die;
A time to plant and a time
to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill and a time
to heal ...
A time to weep and a time
to laugh;
A time to mourn and a time
to dance ...
A time to embrace and a
time to refrain from embracing;
A time to lose and a time
to seek;
A time to rend and a time
to sew;
A time to keep silent and
a time to speak;
A time to love and a time
to hate;
A time for war and a time for peace.
As change is inevitable, life will move on, but it will be hard not to look back...especially when I hand over our "last" pup this week and watch that car travel out of sight... Ken
