Things that I've learned from Zoey

This is Zoey. She's is my angel complete with white furry wings (ears). I was blessed to get Zoey when I was 21 years old and it's been amazing to have her in my life. She has been my best friend and road trip parent in crime since day one. I drove down to Kentucky in the middle of an ice storm in January to get her. I was ran off the road and watch a car spin out and hit a wall. It was the beginning our adventure as master and doggie. Here are some things that I've learned from my little angel.

1. Tone is extremely important when talking. You can be saying something nice but with the wrong tone it will come off offensively or dominating.
2. Be comfortable anywhere. Whether you're upside in a bed of pillows or just lounging outside in the lawn, it's important to be you. Be comfortable being you, it will make everyone else around you more comfortable.
3. Bite me once, shame on you. Bite my twice, shame on me. Enough said.
4. It's only fur don't let it ruin your day. Little things are going to disrupt your day like white fur on a black pair of pants. It's going to happen, brush it off and keep going.
5. Kiss the tears away. I was in a toxic relationship and cried a lot and Zoey was always there to kiss the tears off my face. She would go above and beyond to get to me to make me feel better. If someone you love is in pain, make sure you go out of your way to make them feel better.
6. Chase squirrels!!! Go after what you want, even if you have failed every time. If you have fun chasing squirrels, keep doing it. If you love sports but suck at them, keep doing them. Who cares? It's all about having fun.
7. Be excited to see the ones you love. Every time I come home she would freak out, jump and kiss me. How can you ever stay in a bad mood when someone shows you they love to see you? Be excited to see your loved ones.
8. Love unconditionally. We all make mistakes. We are all going to get dirty, get sick, say the wrong things, all we can do is forgive those we love and love them unconditionally to let them know everything is going to be okay.
9. Acknowledge the ones you love. We all can't communicate perfectly but if we try to figure it out the signs and clues or even a look in their eyes, you'll just know what or how they are feeling. Be aware and notice your loved ones as much as possible. We all need our existence to be acknowledged
   
   

It's amazing how a creature that just wants to love you and can't even talk can show you the simple pleasures in life. It's in these simple terms, a woof, a wag of a tail and those puppy dog eyes is where you find the meaning of life. Love. Just love the best way you know how. Love for yourself and love for others. We all are going to make mistakes but if we keep on loving then it will make for a good day...mistake or not.

Lovingly, Merry Ms Berry (Zoey's mommy)